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 2) (London: Smith and Son, 1830)

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95. The Archduke Ferdinand on horseback, followed in
his train by Victory, Mercy, and Religion, and received by a
female, the emblem of Belgium, who is bending in submission
before him, while the harpies of war are escaping from his
presence.

96. The Union of the Houses of Austria and Spain, by the
marriage of the Archduke Philip with Jean, Infanta of Austria.
The distinguished couple stand with their hands united before
Juno, who is presenting them a globe (the symbol of govern-
ment), and Time, with an inverted scythe, appears to promise
them a long and happy reign.
This picture is now in the possession of Mr. Noe, and the
orginal Sketch is in the Academy at Antwerp.

97. The Apotheosis of the Infanta Isabella. The prin-
cess, descending on a cloud, is pointing to a young prince (the
Infant of Spain), who is descending the steps of a temple, and
turning to take leave of the king his brother. Several alle-
gorical figures are also introduced.

98. The Archduke Ferdinand of Austria and Infant of
Spain, accompanied by the King of Hungary, mounted on
spirited chargers, commanding their forces in the battle of
Nortlingen in 1634.
8 st. 6 in. by 11 ft. 6 in. (about.)—C.
This picture is now in His Majesty’s collection at Windsor, and
was exhibited in the British Gallery in 1822. The original Sketch
is in the Academy of Antwerp.

99. The triumphal entry of Ferdinand into Antwerp.
The prince, mounted in a superb car, drawn by four horses, is
accompanied by several soldiers bearing trophies of war.
Victory ssies behind him, holding a wreath over his head.