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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Munich Gallery.
208. A Sketch for the above picture.
209- Portrait of St. Ignatius. The face is seen in nearly a
front view, and a glory surrounds the head.
1 ft. 11 in. by 1ft. Gin.—P.
210. Portraits of Lord and Lady Arundel and Son. The
lady, attired in black satin, lace ruff, gold bracelets, and pearls,
is represented sitting on the left, her right hand placed on the
head of a large dog, and his lordship stands behind her chair ;
he is dressed in an olive-colour vest, a brown mantle lined with
crimson, and a white ruff; the youth, also standing, is more in
front, holding a hawk on his hand; a favourite dwarf, the
usual accompaniment of nobility at that period, is introduced
on the farther side of the dog; a beautiful portico, adorned
with a curtain, forms the back-ground.
8 ft. by 8 ft. 4 in.-—C. Worth 1500 gs.
This capital picture was painted in 1627, for the Earl of Arundel.
Previous to the consiscation of the Earl’s property, in 1649, it was
sent to Antwerp, and bought by the Elector of Bavaria.
211. A Priest blessing Decius previous to the battle in which
he devoted his life to accomplish the prediction of the sooth-
sayers. A composition of seven figures. A finished sketch for
a large picture.
2 st. 4 in. by 2 st. 10 in.—P.
Engraved by Schmuzer, and anonymous.
212. Portrait of a Monk holding a skull in one hand and a'
book in the other.
3 ft. 3 in. by 2 ft. 8 in.—C.
213. Portrait of a Gentleman, habited in the Spanish costume,
represented in nearly a front view, with his left hand placed on
his hip, and the right on the head of a dog.
3 ft. 8 in. by 2 ft. 7 in.—C.