Works
The Great Gallery of the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh was decorated with portraits by Jacob de Wet (also known then as James de Witt ) of 106 (possibly 110) Scottish monarchs, from the legendary King Fergus to James VII, produced to the order of James and his elder brother, Charles II.
Read more about this topic: Jacob Willemszoon De Wet
Famous quotes containing the word works:
“No one after lighting a lamp puts it under the bushel basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.”
—Bible: New Testament, Matthew 5:15,16.
“Night and Day ‘ve been tampered with,
Every quality and pith
Surcharged and sultry with a power
That works its will on age and hour.”
—Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803–1882)