wrong so is the Invention perfect or imperfect. Whoever is set to Undermine the
Execution of Art is set to Destroy Art Michael Angelos Art Depends on Michael
Angelos Execution Altogether>
[P viii, Malone on Reynolds' boyhood:] . . . Richardson's Treatise on Painting; the perusal of
which so delighted and inflamed his mind, that Raffaelle appeared to him superior to the most
illustrious. . .
Why did he not follow Rafaels Track
[P ix, note 7, quoting Walpole on Thomas Hudson, Reynolds' first master] The better taste
introduced by Sir Joshua Reynolds, put an end to Hudson's reign, . . .
Hudson Drew Correctly
[P xiv: the keeper of the Vatican informed Reynolds that "the works ofRaffaelle" frequently
made "little impression" on visitors.]
Men who have been Educated with Works of V enetian Artists. under their Eyes
Cannot see Rafael unless they are born with Determinate Organs
[Reynolds quoted:] . . . I remember very well my own disappointment, when I first visited the
Vatican; . . .
I am happy I cannot say that Rafael Ever was from my Earliest Childhood hidden
from Me. I saw & I Knew immediately the difference between Rafael & Rubens[p xv]
And beauteous Forms that Love does wear
Some look. to find out Patches. Paint.
Bracelets & Stays & Powderd Hair>
[Reynolds:] . . . though disappointed and mortified at not finding myself enraptured with the
works of this great master, I did not for a moment conceive or suppose that the name of
Raffaelle,
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and those admirable paintings in particular, owed their reputation to the ignorance and prejudice
of mankind; . . .
Here are Mocks on those who Saw Rafael
[But not Sir Joshua]
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