Conclusions.
First, that encaustic colours, having resisted the injuries of the weather better than oil-colours, for the space of twenty-seven months, they will prove more lasting than oil-colours for a greater space of time.
Secondly, that having resisted the effects of the corrosives, alkali and aqua fortis, &c. the circumambient air, howsoever impregnated with saline particles, cannot affect them.
Thirdly, that if pictures of this kind receive any hurt, fire will restore them.
The most celebrated men of antiquity, celebrated the performances of their painters; if their colours had not been as lasting as their skill was great, some one might have left us regretful instances. They left us none.
Was Wax the preserver of their colours?
FINIS.