Smith, John: A catalogue raisonné of the works of the most eminent Dutch, Flemish, and French painters: in which is included a short biographical notice of the artists, with a copious description of their principal pictures : a statement of the prices at which such pictures have been sold at public sales on the continent and in England; a reference the the galleries and private collections in which a large portion are at present; and the names of the artists by whom they have been engraved; to which is added, a brief notice of the scholars & imitators of the great masters of the above schools (Part 1) (London: Smith and Son, 1829)

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GERARD DOW.

rosary in his hands and a crucifix before him (the figure is seen
to the knees).
Collection of Vanderpots . . . 1808. . HOOyZo. 99Z.
Now in the Musee at Amsterdam.
9| in. by 7| in.—P.
82. A young woman scouring at a table, and a young man
standing by her side; a cat, a spinning-wheel, a chair, and
various other objects are in the composition.
Collection of M. Smeth Van Alpen, Amst. 1810. . lOoOJlo. 941.
12J in. by 11 in.—P. (arched top.)
83. An old woman at a window, with a lighted candle in one
hand and the other resting upon the handle of a pail; some
poultry are at her side; a bird-cage is suspended above; and
two figures are seen in conversation together in an inner room.
Painted with powerful effect, but not with his usual precious
finish. Dated 1671.
Collection of Walsh Porter, Esq. 1810.SOOgs.
- Lord Radstock . 1826. 150gs.
10 in. by 8 in.—P.
84. A venerable hermit in a cell, perusing a large book,
which lies on a bench before him; in his left hand he holds
a pair of spectacles, and with his right is raising the leaves
of the book, as if about to turn over the page : the trunk of a
withered tree fills up the left of the subject. This picture has
been considerably enlarged, its original size being merely the
head of the hermit, which is painted with extraordinary care
and fine effect; this no doubt induced the artist to increase
its size.
' Collection of M. Tronchien . 1801. . 1950/s. 78Z.
-M. Sereville . 1811. . 1750 fs. 701. 10s.
Now in the possession of Messrs. Woodburns.
16 in. by 12 in.—P.