An Italian historical painter, born at Florence, who assisted in the execution of great works in the Escurial in 1658.

Balthazar Denner (1685-1749).

German painter, born at Hamburg, who excelled in mechanical execution of painting. The faculty of imitation and German patience constituted the whole merit of this artist.

Jean Baptiste Descamps (1706-1791).

Born at Dunkirk, and studied under his uncle, Louis Coypel, after which he went to Paris and entered the school of Largillière. He established a school of design at Rouen.

Anson Dickinson (1780- ).

Born in Litchfield, Conn., and worked as a silversmith. He became a miniature painter and removed to New York.

Christian William Ernest Dietrich (1712-1774).

A German artist, born at Weimar and died at Dresden. He learned the first principles from his father and afterwards studied under Alex. Thiele, a landscape painter. Was also an engraver of reputation.

John Dixey ( -1820).