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Lairesse - Principles - Page 100 The extract contains a lament of Judas Iscariot, pondering divine forgiveness and his impending self-destruction. It reflects on moral struggle and consequences, evoking themes of repentance and doom. The text alludes to religious motifs consistent with 18th-century religious beliefs.
Lairesse - Principles - Page 101 The text urges readers to delve deeper into the divine writings of Paul, suggesting that true understanding lies beyond the literal words. It speaks of spiritual enlightenment, granted through divine favor, and equips the believer to face spiritual challenges. The imagery and symbolism indicate a religious and moral call to action.
Lairesse - Principles - Page 102 The page contains detailed drawings of deer. The illustrations focus on different poses, providing visual studies for artists. These are likely tools for learning from "The Principles of Drawing" by Gerard de Lairesse.
Lairesse - Principles - Page 103 The image contains a biblical Psalm passage inviting believers to sing praises to God, the King of all the earth. The Latin text is inscribed beneath an engraving depicting a musician playing the harp, with a theological emphasis on understanding and celebration. The artwork credits J. Bloemaert as the inventor and mentions a privilege from 1658.
Lairesse - Principles - Page 104 The text is a Latin excerpt from the Gospel of Luke, often referred to as the "Nunc dimittis," expressing a servant's peaceful departure in accordance with God's word. It references the work of an artist, credited as Bloemaert. The scene likely describes a religious or biblical event.
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Lairesse - Principles - Page 107 The text credits two artists for the engravings: R. de Vorst as the engraver and R. Saverij as the illustrator. The images are likely used as examples in a book on drawing techniques. This highlights the collaborative efforts in art production during the 18th century.
Lairesse - Principles - Page 108 The text credits R. Saveri with drawing the images, and R. de Vos as the engraver for the King of England. The inscriptions denote the artists and their roles, reflecting the collaborative nature of producing engravings in that era.
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Lairesse - Principles - Page 112 The text credits two individuals involved in creating the illustrations: R. Savery as the painter and R. Vander Vin Sr. as the sculptor or engraver. These two figures contributed to the production of the pig illustrations in the book. The use of "pinxit" for the painter and "sculpt" for the engraver is noted, which is common in art documentation.
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Lairesse - Principles - Page 121 The page contains illustrations of cows and a brief text crediting "Robert de Vost" as the inventor. The text is likely indicating the creator of the illustrations. The illustrations are detailed images used for learning animal anatomy and drawing.
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The text identifies the artist and the individual who drew the illustration. It is a credit for the donkey illustration on the page.

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Lairesse - Principles - Page 126 This page contains the number 104 and features illustrations of four birds. There are two ducks and two smaller birds, drawn with detailed engraving techniques typical of the period. The images may have been used for studying avian anatomy or drawing techniques.
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Lairesse - Principles - Page 128 A signature 'HK drew' appears on the page with artistic renderings. The page displays intricate drawings of swans by Gerard de Lairesse. The illustrations are part of his 1719 book on drawing techniques.
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Lairesse - Principles - Page 135 This page features illustrations of birds. There is no accompanying text to summarize.
Lairesse - Principles - Page 136 The image is labeled as 'Plate 126' and contains drawings related to art instruction. These illustrations are likely part of Gerard de Lairesse's book. They show techniques for drawing birds, including completed and outlined forms.
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