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8. Nero at, the Burning of Rome 



- B. W. HaijdoiK 



B. W. Haydoii was born on 2.5111 Januiuy, 1786 His wliole life, which he 

 devoted assiduously to the cultivation of the art of painting, was a struggle 

 against financial adversity and a non -recognition of liis undoubtedly gieat 

 talents ; in fact, he was 30 years before his time. The " Nero Playing whilst 

 Rome is Burning" and " The Banishment of, Aristides " were two of his great 

 frescoes designed for the ornamentation of the corridors of the British House 

 of Parliament, Westminster, a set of seven being intended to typify the various 

 forms of government. After a life of struggle and disajjpointments, Haydon at 

 last committed suicide. 



NKKd .\T THE IILKNIN 



{Loaiitd Itt/ Hon. 



9. Flight of the Israelites from Egyiit _ - _ - 



10. Aiistraliau Sunset ------- 



11. Coliseum -------- 



The ruins here depicted are the remains of a gigantic building in Rome which 

 was 1,612 feet in circumference and contained 80 arcades, and was the greatest 

 amphitheatre which Eoman magnificence ever erected. It was built by 

 Vespasian, and was said to have been huilt in one year by the compulsory 

 labour of a vast number of slaves, principally .Jews and CUiristians. It is said 

 to have held 110,000 spectators, of whom 90,000 were seated. It derived its 

 name from the colossal statue of Nero erected therein. Although erected under 

 Pagan rule, it is the most remarkable monument to Christianity existent, as the 

 tortures to which the early Christian martyrs suffered in its arena, rather than 

 abjure their faith, will be spoken of as long as the world endures. 



12. The Martyr -------- 



13. The Betrayal of Christ ------ 



14. Death of Mazeppa ------- 



15. Portrait of Rembraodt's Wife - - - - - 



16. Tlie Nativity ------- 



Carl Kahler. 

 Zuccarelli. 



T. Schwartz. 

 Flanderimj. 



