The Sun.
London, England, 1827-05-28 00:00:00

ANGRE SINT'S EXHIBITION.

We alluded some short time since to this very
attractive Exhibition, but in so hasty and im-
perfect a manner that we are here induced to re-
sume the subject. The specimens, indeed, are
among the choicest of, modern sculpture, and
deserve ample consideration : with many of
them the public has been for some time familiar,
through the medium of the Royal Academy; but
the most important one, namely the Colossal
Figure of Christ on the Cross, is now, we be-
lieve, for the first time exhibited. On this very
imposing work of art, Mr. Sievier has ex-
pended infinite time, labour, and ability.—
In its anatomical proportions he has studied
nature with rigid accuracy, while in its more
lofty characteristics he has proved himself pos-
sessed of corresponding power. The moment
chosen, is that, when the thrill of torture having
passed by, our Saviour, faint and debilitated, is
calmly resigning himselfto death. Accordingly,
the convulsive contractions of the body are re-
presented as having progressively relapsed into
that sort of flaccid debility the forerunner
of immediate dissolution. The muscles of the
arms (which are both nailed to the cross)
hang loose and pendent, the head is slightly up-
turned, and over the pale wasted countenance an
expression of pain yet lingers, chastened and sub-
dued by the sublime impress of divinity. So
well has Mr. SIEVIER illustrated his subject,
that the very hour tells itself; there needs no
pamphlet to detail what the sculpture itself ex-
plains ; the cold marble warmed into life by the
Promethean fire of genius, lives, breathes, and is
its own historian. We understand that this mag-
nificent performance is to be appropriated as an
altarpiece to some Cathedral. We are glad of this,
it is precisely the sort of thing that would suit the
majestic simplicity of such architecture. At
Ely, for instance, it would form a suitable ad-
dition to the beauties of its fine old Cathedral.
Among the minor specimens of sculpture in an
inner room, is the beautiful statue of Pity, the
idea of which is confessedly derived from Mrs.
Barbauld's sweet apologue. This is a very
choice production and characteristically con-
veys the meaning it was intended to shadow
forth. Mr. SIEVIER, indeed, shines most, in
in giving effect to the softer expressions, he rarely
attempts, we believe, to pourtray the stronger
and sterner emotions ; but his delineations of
the female figure, are grace, beauty, and softness
personified. Nothing can equal the rich deli-
cacy of his Graces, whether we look to the
grouping, the finish, or the soft yet chastened
voluptuousness of the expression. This cluster,
we must confess, is our especial favourite, and
reminds us more strongly than any other modern
works of art with which we are acquainted, of the
picturesque effect of Canova's females. We are
glad, among Mr. SlEvrEß's other performances,
to see an expressive bust of Daniel Moore, Esq.
a gentleman well known for his numerous but
unostentatious charities. The monument of the
late Thomas Dibdin, which is intended for St.
Paul's, is also, we perceive, among the pre-
sent specimens, and is finished with much care
and attention to propriety. Lord Eldon too is
here, and ample justice is done to the deep yet
mild thought of his countenance, as also to the
keen and subtle expression or the late Lord
Gifford. On the whole, we know of no exhi-
bition more deserving of attention than the pre-
sent ; it is popular and deservedly so, as well
from the choice of its subjects, as the tried abili-
ties of the sculptor.

ESCAPE OF IKEY SOLOMONS.

(FURTHER PARTICULARS.)
Ikey Solomons, who was a few days ago com-
mitted from Lambeth-street, for having in his
possession an immense quantity of stolen pro-
perty, made his escape on Friday from the of-
ficers of Newgate. It appears Solomons was
brought up on that day to the Court of King's
Bench, on habeas corpus, to be bailed. The
habeas, it is supposed, was obtained in pursu-
ance of a conspiracy to effect a rescue. The affi-
davits were produced in the Court of King's
Bench, but the application was unsuccessful, as
was no doubt anticipated by Solomons and his
party. Two turnkeys—Smart, who has been in
that situation 17 years, and a young man—were
sent with him. Solomons' wife accompanied
him in the coach, and her father sat on the box
with the coachman. They left Westminster for
Newgate about half past 12 o'clock. Solomons
sat between the turnkeys, on one side the coach,
his wife sat on the other. Solomons requested
the turnkeys to allow the coach to go a little out
of the direct way, that he might set his wife
down at a friend's. To this they consented,
having no suspicion that an escape was medi-
tated. The coach having been driven for a
longer time out of the route to Newgate than
the turnkeys had intended, Smart began to ex-
postulate with Solomons, and told him it was
impossible to continue any longer in that direc-
tion. Solomons assured him, they were then
just at the place, and the coach, which by this
time had reached Bishopsgate-street, turned into
Petticoat-lane, and stopped. The door was quickly
opened, and out jumped Solomons. A party of
Jews, who were waiting, instantly shut the coach-
door, and kept it closed. As soon as the turn-
keys could get out, they saw Solomons at a dis-
tance, running as if for his life : they raised a
cry of stop thief, and pursued with all their
might, but Solomons was seen to turn down one
of the alleys in Petticoat-lane, and has not since
been heard of. The astonishment and mortifica-
tion of the turnkeys at losing their prisoner was
great ; and when they returned to Newgate with
their story, it produced an unusual sensation
amongst the ministers of the law. A reward of
501. has been offered for the apprehension of
Solomons, and never before were the city police
more on the alert. On Friday, evening Mr.
Cope, the city marshal, took two officers to the
house of Solomon's father-in-law, in Petticoat-
lane, on the supposition that lie might possibly
be there concealed. They, however, found no
person there but Solomons' mother-in-law, who
refused to answer any questions. The officers
searched the house in the strictest manner, and
though they did not find Solomons, they dis-
covered an immense quantity of property, of
which no doubt can be entertained of its having
been stolen. There were upwards of 50 gold
and silver watches, and more than 200 gold rings
and seals ; and several dozens of valuable shawls,
the whole of which were taken away by the
officers. A person, extensively in trade, has
identified some of the shawls as having been
stolen from his house, where a burglary was
committed some months ago. It is probable the
owners of all the property-will be enabled to re-
cover what they have lost, by identifying it ; and
the city officers appear confident that Solomons
cannot bag escape their vigilance.

The Rev. Mr. Maguire Was entertained yes-
terday, at Hayes's Great Rooms, Dawson-
street. Mr. O'Connell presided.---,D, M. Reg.