In anno
1648 Philip (the first) re-edifyed it, by the advice of Inigo Jones;
but he, being then very old, could not be there in person, but left it
to Mr. Webb, who married his niece.
THE PICTURES. In the hall (of old pieces) were the pictures of the
Ministers of State in Queen Elizabeth's time, and some of King Henry
the Eighth. There was Robert, Earle of Essex, that was beheaded, &c.
At the stairecase, the picture of Sir Robert Naunton, author of
"Fragmenta Regalia;" his name was writt on the frame. At the upper end
was the picture of King Charles I. on horseback, with his French
riding master by him on foot, under an arch; all as big as the life:
which was a copie of Sir Anthony Vandyke, from that at Whitehall. By
it was the picture of Peacock, a white race - horse, with the groom
holding him, as big as the life: and to both which Sir Anthony gave
many master touches. Over the skreen is a very long picture, by an
Italian hand, of Aurora guiding her horses, neigheing, and above them
the nymphes powring down out of phialls the morning showres. Here was
the "Table" of Cebes, a very large picture, and done by a great
master, which the genius describes to William, the first earl of this
family, and lookes on him, pointing to Avarice, as to be avoyded by a
noble person; and many other ancient pieces which I have now forgott.
The long gallery was furnished with the ministers of estate and heroes
of Queen Elizabeth's time, and also some of the French.
Pages:
177
178
179
180
181
182
183
184
185
186
187
188
189
190
191
192
193
194
195
196
197
198
199
200
201