bas, who is placed on the right of St. Paul, reminds the spectator of the divine nature of the apostolic mission, which for a moment had been diverted from its original object. He casts his eyes upward, and indicates, by his devout regard and uplifted hand, the source and dependence of that miraculous power, which was not only imparted to punish wickedness, but to confirm the truth of the Christian doctrine in the conversion of the proconsul."*

The Cartoon of "Elymas," though not one of the largest in the series, nor containing such a rich abundance of figures as some others, is however replete with the characteristic excellences of the master. In appropriate and effective distinction of character, in the varied expression of sentiment, and in the skill with which the whole of the historical incidents are conveyed to the mind, comprising the nicest markings and discrimination of detail, without any sacrifice of historical dignity-it is inferior to none.

The grouping of the figures we think faultless: the accessories, also, are appropriate and skilfully

* Holloway.

managed. The beauty of the architecture, the simple dignity of the proconsular tribunal, the richness of the pavement, satisfy the eye of taste, without obtruding on the attention. One feels an airiness and space a sense of sufficient "breathing-room," diffused through this scene, which in the best pictures is sometimes wanting.

The final impression left on the mind, however, has relation, not to the artist, or his performance, as a work of art, but to the subject itself. We quit the contemplation of this Cartoon deeply impressed with the spiritual might of those principles, which, directed by means in themselves feeble, and instruments contemptible to the eye of sense, vanquished prejudice, subdued hostile power, and, surmounting all opposition, have recommended themselves to the enlightened conscience of mankind-to the better self in each human being; until they are acknowledged, by all the noblest human communities, as the true source of every precious social improvement; while by individuals they are felt to be the means of regeneration from a fallen state-the strength of the believing soul on earth-the grounds and elements of its hope in the awful hereafter!