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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130. A portrait of the artist himself, standing at an arched-
top window, playing the violin; an open music-book lies before
him on the sill. In the back-ground is seen a picture upon a
easel, and the under part of the window is decorated with a
bas-relief of infants. Dated 1665.
Now in the Dresden Gallery.
17 in. by 12 in.—P.

131. An old woman seated at a table, occupied in winding a
skein of thread. The subject is illumined by a lamp, which
stands on a table.
Collection of Mad. C. Backer, Leyden, 1766. . . 290 sso. 261.
Now in the Dresden Gallery.
14 in. by 11| in.—P.

132. A Pair. Portraits of the painter and his wife when
young ; they are represented seated in arm-chairs.
Now in the collection of M. Steingracht, Hague.
11 in. by 9 in.—P.

133. The Dentist. A candlelight piece. The subject is
composed of three figures at a window, the nearest of whom
is an elderly woman, holding the hand of an old man, who
is seated: at his side stands the operator, with a candle in his
band, examining with attention his patient’s mouth. A brass
shaving bason, a basket, and a bottle, are upon the sill of the
window. This picture, although darkened by time, is of the
most precious quality.
Now in the collection of Madame Hoffman, Haerlem, 1827.
15 in. by 11 in.—P. Carched top.)

134. The Interior of a room with three figures, the nearest
of whom is a young man leaning forwards on a table, to light