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Lairesse - New School - Page 100 The text is a Latin verse reflecting on the spiritual and divine insights found in the books of Paul. It describes the abundant fulfillment one can gain through Christ, illustrated by the metaphor of a greater power striking down a horse with lightning, and also touches on the trials faced by God's chosen in the form of deceitful forces. The verse is a reflection on the wisdom and challenges depicted by St. Paul in the image.
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Lairesse - New School - Page 102 This image contains an excerpt from Psalm 46, calling for people to sing praises to God, who is king of all the earth. The text highlights the importance of singing wisely in worship. The surrounding artwork features a detailed depiction of a man playing a harp.
Lairesse - New School - Page 103 The text taken from a historic page includes a Latin phrase from the Bible, specifically Luke 2, "Now let your servant depart in peace." It credits Bloemaert as the inventor, noting the artistry involved. This aligns with the book's theme of exploring detailed and skilled artistic endeavors.
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Lairesse - New School - Page 106 The text identifies the artist and the engraver of the lion illustrations: R. de Vorst as the engraver and R. Zavery as the illustrator.
Lairesse - New School - Page 107 The text identifies the creators of the engravings: R. Savery as the artist and R. de Vos as the engraver. It is a brief attribution of authorship for the artwork on the page.
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The page features two illustrations of sheep by Gérard de Lairesse, intended for educational purposes in drawing. These images demonstrate how to capture animal forms and textures effectively.

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Lairesse - New School - Page 111 The text includes the names of the artists responsible for the illustrations: R. Savery and R. vander Vaef, along with the number 88. These annotations accompany two detailed engravings of pigs, showcasing resting and active postures, likely intended for artistic instruction.
Lairesse - New School - Page 112 This page contains detailed goat illustrations, likely used for studying animal form in art. It fits within the context of Lairesse's instructional drawing book.
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The image contains text indicating the drawing was made by R. Sauersj. The focus is on the engravings displaying a leopard in different poses to illustrate artistic techniques.

Lairesse - New School - Page 115 There is a single page number, '92', visible in the image. It contains two detailed illustrations of a dog in different poses, useful for art students to understand animal anatomy.
Lairesse - New School - Page 116 The page contains images of animals, showcasing details in anatomy and movement. Three separate sections illustrate rabbits and monkeys in various poses. These studies demonstrate techniques for representing form and motion in art.
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Lairesse - New School - Page 120 The image contains sketches of cows attributed to Robbert de Vosch. These drawings demonstrate different positions and views of the animals, highlighting anatomical features.
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The text appears to credit the artist, R.Sauci, for the drawings of the donkey. These illustrations are likely used to demonstrate animal anatomy for art education.

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The image contains minimal text indicating an artist's mark and a page number. The primary content is the detailed illustration of swans in various poses, likely serving as a drawing reference in the book by Gérard de Lairesse. These sketches demonstrate the careful study of avian anatomy and posture.

Lairesse - New School - Page 128 The image consists of illustrations of birds likely intended for teaching drawing techniques from the 18th century art book by Gérard de Lairesse. It focuses on the detailed representation of the birds' anatomy and plumage. These drawings serve as examples of the style and accuracy emphasized in art instruction during that period.
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