DRAWING.

The figure is divided into thirty parts by the nose. Here, we have presented only the figure of the young man questioned by his mother, in the pose of a person listening attentively.

The Faun holding Bacchus, as a child, in his arms; Plates 70, 71 & 72.

This figure, which belongs to the Borghese Vine, is one of the most beautiful Antiques we have. It embodies a robust and characteristic human nature, yet it conforms to reality; this nature is an excellent choice. Its muscular form does not diminish the lightness and delicacy of its attachments: especially remarkable are its thighs, legs, and feet. The Sculptor has successfully combined the grandeur of general forms with the finest details in the knees and ankles. This does not mean that the body itself is not of great perfection; however, it seems that in Sculpture, it is generally easier to treat a body well than these delicate parts which require a very fine understanding of nature: the head is also beautiful.

Plate 72 specifically provides the measures of the child that this Faun holds in his arms. This child is quite beautiful, but without wanting to criticize such a respectable piece, it appears that one might ensure that some Sculptors from the last centuries, such as François du Quesnoy, known as the Flemish, have treated this nature with more grace than the Ancients. Since this nature is still unformed, it is more pleasantly and beautifully presented.

Translation Notes:

Vigne orghese refers to a classical sculpture from the Borghese collection.

François du Quesnoy was a notable Flemish Baroque sculptor.