Chap. IX. CHAPEL OF THE SCROYEGNI AT PADUA. 277 No. 1. The rejection of Joachim’s offering— a well pre served fresco. No. 2. Joachim retires to the sheepfold. Fine and grand are the figures of the old man with two shepherds watching the flock. No. 3. The angel appears to Anna — a well preserved subject. It may be noted that in the movement of an old servant, spinning, at one side of the picture, the painter has not merely reproduced a most natural action, but that he could delineate as well as discern the difference of qua lity between the types of various classes of people. No. 4. The sacrifice of Joachim — a middling composition. No. 5. The Vision of Joachim. The angel appearing is here very fine and natural in movement. The attitude of Joachim is well chosen and ably rendered. No. 6. The meeting at the golden Gate. No. 7. The birth of the Virgin. No. 8. The presentation of the Vigin — a fine and well preserved subject. No. 9. The Rods are brought to the high priest. S. Jo seph, nimbed, is of a well defined character. The fresco is in a good state. No. 10. The watching of the rods — in good condition. No. 11. The Betrothal of the Virgin. — The blues of draperies have all disappeared. No. 12. The Virgin’s return home. A very fine composi tion but much damaged by time. The youths preceding the bridal pair and sounding trumpets have especially suffered. No. 13. The angel of the annunciation, kneeling. No. 14. The Virgin of the annunciation, kneeling. This figure is agreeable and beautiful in movement and features, the face full of a serene and grave majesty. No. 15. The Salutation is marked by much affectionate feeling. No. 16. The birth of Christ. No. 17. The offering of the wise men. A fine composition, in which the feeling, afterwards developed by Fra Angelico, may be noticed. The arrangement is here the same as in the South transept of the Lower church of Assisi. Again the blue of the Virgin’s dress has vanished and the red pre paration alone appears. No. 18. The Warning. The angel is very fine, and the composition able. The blue draperies are here also obli terated. No. 19. The flight into Egypt. The affectionate action