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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Engraved by Ward, in the Houghton Gallery.
Now in the Hermitage, in Russia.
553. Three young Lions, at the entrance of their den ; the
centre one extending itself playfully on a fragment of rock.
5 ft. 6 in. by 8 ft.—C.
Engraved by Walker, in the Houghton Gallery.
Now in the Hermitage, in Russia.
554. A Portrait of a Lady, of middle age, seen in nearly a
front view, wearing a cap and a black silk dress ; she is repre-
sented sitting in an arm-chair, with a muff in her lap.
Engraved by Watson, in the Houghton Gallery.
The preceding nine pictures formed part of a splendid collection,
which was sold by the Earl of Orford to the Empress Catherine of
Russia, about the year 1795.
555. A Picture, entitled “ Our Lady with the Rosary,” for-
merly an altar-piece in one of the churches in Planders.
556. Roman Charity.
557. Venus and Adonis.
The preceding three pictures are also in the Hermitage.
558. A Portrait of the Artist. This elegant picture presents
the face in a three-quarter position, looking towards the left;
the head is covered with a large hat decorated with a tassel,
and the dress consists of a black Spanish mantle, an em-
broidered frill, and a gold chain round the neck ; the coun-
tenance indicates about forty-two years of age. This excellent
production in portraiture has always excited the admiration
and praise of every beholder, and to the connoisseur is of the
highest interest and value.
2yL 9| in. by 2 st. 1 in.—P. Worth 2000 gs.
Exhibited in the British Gallery, in the years 1826 and 1827.
Now in the collection of His Majesty.
The catalogue of the pictures of Charles I. (No. IL, p. 126) states
it to have been presented to that monarch by my Lord Danby.