The De Crayers, close by, contrast in the comparative crudity of their colour with the splendid harmonies of the master.
507. Paul de Vos: Horse and Wolves. Full of spirit.
129. De Crayer. The Martyrdom of St. Blaise. Shows him combed with a wool-carder.
Then flowers, hunting scenes, etc., requiring no comment.
Now pass through Room VII. (with Italian pictures to be considered later) and enter
Corridor D.
Right of door, nothing that requires comment.
Left of door, 231, Janssens: Our Lady appearing to St. Bruno.
125. De Crayer: *Assumption of St. Catherine, with her wheel and sword. A fine picture, in which De Crayer approaches very near Rubens. In the foreground are St. Augustine with the flaming heart; St. Gregory, habited as Pope; St. Ambrose, and St. Jerome,—the four Doctors of the Church, with other saints, contemplating devoutly the glory of St. Catherine.
R. and L. of central door, 136, 137, good saints, by De Crayer. Beneath them, excellent landscapes.