The Mystic Press, by _Jean Bellegambe_; the triptych, Virgin surrounded by Angels, attributed to _Gerard David_; the first portrait of Philippe le Bon, attributed to _Pierre Etret_; the Symbolical Fountain, an exceedingly fine altar-screen panel by _Thierry Bouts_ de Haarlem, is particularly noteworthy; a portrait of Emperor Charles Quint at the age of 32, by _Christophe Amberger_ and Charles Quint taking the Monk's Gown, by _Nicolas Francken the Elder_. _Rubens_ is represented by seven paintings: The Descent from the Cross, of admirable clearness; the expression is more natural than that of the painting in Antwerp; Vision of the Virgin appearing to St. Francis, of warm colouring; St. Bonaventure Meditating, and St. Francis receiving the Stigmas (two fine long panels); The Death of Magdalene (a somewhat monotonous but strangely intense monochrome). _Van Dyck_ is well represented by the following: The Crucifixion, considered by Paul de St. Victor to be his greatest masterpiece (the figure of Christ stands out clearly against a cloudy sky pierced by lightning); Portraits of an Old Lady and Marie de Médicis (in the background are seen Antwerp and the Escaut). The following artists are also represented: _Jordaens_, by the Prodigal Son, Christ and the Pharisees, the Temptation, and a wonderful study of cows; _Gaspard de Crayer_, by Martyrs buried alive (fine harmonious composition); _F. Franchoys_, by a Portrait of the Prior of the Abbey of Tongerloo, Gisherts Mutsarts, dated 1645. (Paintings by this artist are exceedingly rare). _Verspronck_, by the Portrait of Young Boy; _Jansen Van Ceulen_, by a very fine portrait of Anne Marie de Schurmann; _Pieter Codde_, by Conversation, of delightful colouring. [Illustration: PORTRAIT OF OLD LADY _by van Dyck (Cliché LL.)_] [Illustration: BOY'S PORTRAIT _by Verspronck (Cliché LL.)_]