Roʹsa (Salvaʹtor)
. An Italian painter, noted for his scenes of savage nature, gloomy grandeur, and awe-creating magnificence. (1615–1673.)
“Whateʹer Lorrain light touched with softened hue,
Or savage Rosa dashed, or learnëd Poussin drew.”
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Entry taken from
Dictionary of Phrase and Fable,
edited by the Rev. E. Cobham Brewer, LL.D. and revised in 1895.