No. 2517, "Buildings and Figures"; 2518, "Gothic Archway and Figures"; 2519, "Venetian Courtyard"; 2520, "Quay-side with Warehouses"; 2521, "Ruins"; 2522, "Treasure-Seekers"; 2523, "View through an Archway."
2524. THE TOWER OF MESTRE.
Guardi (Venetian: 1712-1793). See 210.
It was at Mestre that travellers in old days took gondola for Venice, and the tower was a familiar landmark. Ruskin mentions it in his description of the approach to Venice (Stones, vol. i. last chapter).
2525. VENICE: PIAZZA DI SAN MARCO.
Guardi (Venetian: 1712-1793).
A good example of the deep, rich colour which Guardi gives to his Venetian subjects: see under 210.
2526. PEASANT AND CHILD.
Unknown (Spanish: 17th century).
This unfinished picture (once in the collection of the Earl of Clare) has been ascribed to Pedro Nuñez de Villavicencio (1630-1700). He was a Knight of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem, a distinguished amateur-painter and a favourite pupil of Murillo, who died in his arms.