The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-12-29
CHRIST LEAVING THE PREFORIUM.

OF thrs magnificent painting-the most import
ant of Dores works-a pure line steel engraving
has inst been completed in England. This en-
craving is only soil by subscription, and the
price is &c, or about $50 1t is absolutely i'm
possible to secure copy at less price, except
through this offer. The engraving represents
the Savior as he is leaving the Pretorium, after
being condemned to crucifxion He is descend
ing the steps leading from the judgment court
At the foot Of the steps stand two burly execu-
TONERS, in charge Of the cross which the Savior
is to bear. On the right are the followers and
believers OF Christ, with despair in their every
| look, while the mother of the Lord is an agon-
izing and fainting attendant In the rear and
on the left are the judges and scoiers, surround
ing Pontius plate, who are looking with fierce
| complacency on their work. The central figure
is that of Christ as he uncomplainingly des-
cends the steps to take up the cross and bear 1t
to the scene Of his crucifixion.
The work in this portion of the engraving is
more perfect and beautiful than we had supposed
could ever besexccuted. The expressions of the
faces, the grouping of the figures, and the care
fnl attention to detail in the drapery and acces-
sories of the picture are all carried ont in per
lection and with consummate skill There is q
very large number OF figures in the work. and all
are depicted with life-Iike faithfulness. II
stands to-day unquestionably THE FINEST
AND MOST VALUABLE ENGRAVING IN
THE WORLD. The engraving CT the plate cost
upward of $50 coo, and no copies from it are sold
shipl ing added, brings the cost to American
purchasers 10 about $40 per copy.
This splendid work is the first of series OF
the prominent art works of Europe, which the
American Art Exchange will produce in Ameri-
cs, simultaneous with their production in the
OLD World, and at prices which will enable the
| multitude to purchase.
This first work, "Christ Leaving the Pr:eto-
rum, will be used as an Introductory advertise
ment, and limited number will be furnished
| FREE TO ALL APPLICANTS.
tits correct reproduction of the English
plate, which sells at $50 per copy, many of which
have been purchased by number of Americans
at that price who subscribed for it through the
English house. The American edition will be
furnished in the same size and with the same
$50 copy
The object of this extraordinary offer is to
bring oar enterprise into immediate recognition
in this country, so that when we announce fu-
ture works the public will have had an oppor-
tunity to judge of the quality and beauty Of the
art work produced by the American Art Ex-
chang
Until the first edition is exhausted we will
ship perfect copy of the engraving "Christ
Leaving the Pratorium - to any applicant The
engraving, which is a very large one, will be put
up in heavy tube and sent by mail. The only
charge will be the cost of tubing and postage,
which will be 10 three cent stamps. 1t was ut
first thought 20 cts. would be sufficient for his
charge, but from frequent breaking of the tubes
in the mail bags it was decided to increase the
thickness and strength of the tubes, thus
making them heavier, so that they could not be
broken except in case of an accident This nc
cessitated an Increase OF charges for this pur-
pose to 30 cents or 10 three cent stamps
On receipt of application we will Immediately
forward this superb engraving to any address in
the United States, all charges pre- paid, when 10
three cent stamps enclosed In letter 10 cover
postage anc tube. At any time within one year |
we will take back the engraving and allow |
credit of 50 for it in payment for any works is |
sued by us
Two or more copies, each for a different per- |
son, but to the same address, can be forwarded |
at the cost of 81 cts, each, rs one tube can be |
used for several copies. Not more than five |
copies will be sent to any one address for dis
tribntiOn, and the name of each member of the
club must be sent
Address all letters To
AMERICAN ART EXCHANGE,
No. "a Glenn Building,
Cincinnati, Ohio