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)

RUBENS.

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Vienna Gallery.
leaning on a staff, gazing in admiration at their charms ; while
a youth, who should have guarded their sleeping hours, stands
by the side of the fountain asleep, with his head reclining on
his hand ; a monkey and a quantity of fruit are on the ground
in front, and a pheasant is drinking at the fountain. This
elegant production is distinguished by the gracesul forms of
the females, and the purity and freshness of the colouring.
The landscape appears to be the work of Mompert and the
animals and fruit are by Snyders.
7 ft. by 9st.—C. Worth 1200 gs.
Etched by Prenner.

322. The Annunciation. The Virgin, seen in a profile
view, clothed in a white vest and a large blue mantle, is
kneeling by the side of a small table in the centre ; one hand is
placed on an open book, and the other raised towards her face.
Her attention is directed towards the celestial messenger, who
is bending on one knee before her, his hands extended, and his
head slightly bending forward (his face is also seen in profile) ;
he is clothed in a gray vest, and a yellow and red mantle floats
behind him. The Holy Spirit, in the form of a dove, is
descending in a stream of light, attended by five angels (three
of them casting- ssowers from their hands) and four cherubim.
5 ft. Qin. by ^ft. 6 in.—C. (about.)
Engraved by Diepenbeke.
The greater part os this picture appears more like the work of
Diepenbeke than Rubens.

LICHTENSTEIN COLLECTION.
323. Saint Ann arranging the Virgin’s Hair. St. Joachim
o o o
is present, and several angels are ssying above. A sketch.
2ft. by 1 ft. 6 in,—P.