where he used to look upon it with a tranquil, but thoughtful eye, and pointed it out to the inspection of his friends. He has even given a description of it in the 7th volume of his Antiquities, which was published after his death by Le Beau, to whom we owe this interesting account of him. Count Caylus's character is to be traced in the different occupations which divided his cares and his life. In society he had all the frankness of a soldier, and a politeness which had nothing in it of deceit or circumvention. Born independent, he applied to studies which suited his taste. His disposition was yet better than his abilities; the former made him beloved, the latter entitled him to respect. Many anecdotes are related of his charity and humanity, and particularly of his generous patronage of rising merit; but this article has already extended to its full proportion, and we must refer to our authorities for more minute particulars. The works of count Caylus, besides those already mentioned are, 1. "Nouveaux Sujets de Peinture et de Sculpture," 1755, 12mo. 2. "Memoires sur la peinture a l'encaustique," 1755, 8vo. 3. "Description d'un tableau representant le Sacrifice d'Iphigenie," 1757, 12mo. 4." His toire d'Hercule le Thebain," taken from different authors, 1758, 8vo. 5. "Discours sur les Peintures Antiques." "The Lives of Mignard, Le Moine, and Bouchardon." He wrote also some "Romances" and "Tales" during his hours of relaxation, which were in general well received, and have more spirit and humour than we should expect from a professed, and we may add, an incessant antiquary.1 6. Hist. de L'Academie Royale, &c." vol XXXIV.-translated partly in the Month. Rev. 1772, and partly in the Warton's Essay on Pope.Dict. Hist. Saxii Onomast. where is list of the papers he contributed to the Memoirs of the Academy. Errata.-P. 113, line 14, omit not. P. 204, line 24, read CAPILupi. |