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of the life of Erasmus would have led me
to expect him to be. I am quite sure I
have never seen a portrait altogether so 
charming as this one but you must
remember that I have a great admiration
for Erasmus and this no doubt greatly 
influences my enthusiasm. The expression
is serene and dignified and the 
hands are almost lifelike. The picture 
seems to me to be in perfect condition.
I am sure I have never seen fur painted 
as well. The general tone is brown and
my recollection of the renaissance pillar
behind him grey. The curtain is green 
ans conveys the idea of being light and 
delicate. The books and other accessories
are just enough to complete the 
picture. I think sometimes that too
many accessories detract from the 
portrait but this is not so here.

Mr. White naturally tried to
impress me with the great value of the 
picture and the necessity for prompt 
action but I replied to him that this
was not interesting to me as I did not
know your intention in the matter at
all but has only been asked as a friend
to see the picture. As Mr. White was 
left outside I gathered the impression 
that he had no personal relations with
the owner and would be obliged to deal