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Of 2. Painters contending for Praeeminence in their Ar••. Epig. 62.
TWo Painters on a time at variance fell,
Which might each other in his Art excell.
One thinking straight to end so vaine a strife,
Pluckes forth the curious Picture of his Wife,
Swearing if ought of his could this surpasse,
Hee, of the Two the better Artist was:
The other more Learned in Philosophie.
Saves All compares must amongst ae••ua••ts bee.
Now then (if this mu•••• the Contention end)
You of necessity your Wife must lend.
Then let me presently her with me take,
And I hee Image shall more Liuely make.
Let no suspition cause you to deny her,
Ile make it speedily: And send it by her.
This done! The Artist cuuningly did bid her,
Before him stand, as when her Husband did her,