CopenhagenAndItsEnvirons_A

the picture. There is a depth o f shadow which amounts to darkness in the principal effect; but it is a degree of darkness necessary to the terror and the sublim ity o f such a subject. The prophet stands elevated above all the other figu res, before the portico o f a temple. The dism ay of the holy messenger is most strikingly blended with the ex­ pression of his prophetic enthusiasm ; but at the sam e time he seem s full o f confidence inspired by his m ission. It is not the dismay of dastardly fear, it is horror m ixed with indignation at the con­ templation o f guilt. H is look, his air, his attitude, every feature o f his countenance, the expression o f his lips, and manner o f addressing his hearers , all seem to bespeak the m ighty oracle — " Yet fo r ty days, and Nineveh shall he overthrown /” — For the assistance o f v isito rs, therfe is placed in every room a short description o f the paintings it contains. The gallery is open, gratis, every Sunday from 1 2— 2 o’clock. From 1st. May to 1st. Septr. every Tuesday from 3 — 7 o’clock, and every Friday from. 11— 3 o’clock. In Septr. every Tuesday from 2 — 6 ; and in October from 1— 5 o’clock. Den Moltkeske Malerisam ling, Count M o ltke’s Collection o f Paintings, is in Thotts P a la i, the front building o f which is now the*