[27] This feature of the picture is pointed out by John Van Dyke in his notes on Closson’s engraving of the subject.

[28] It should be remembered that a portion of Elizabeth’s reign (1538-1603) fell within Titian’s lifetime.

[ [29] See Elements of Drawing, Lecture III.

[30] Luke, chapter iii., verse 6.

[31] Luke, chapter iii., verses 21, 22.

[ [32] John, chapter i., verses 29-30.