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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RUBENS.

Collection of M. Julienne, . . . 1767. . 5000_/s. 200Z.
■-Prince de Conti, . . . 1779. . 16OOyk. 647.

-- M. Robit, 1801. . 2400/s. 961.
A picture, representing the same composition as the preceding,
but of larger dimensions, is in the Marlborough Collection.


641. Melcbizedeck giving bread and wine to Abraham and
his Soldiers. The composition consists of about eighteen figures.
This is a finished study, of superlative beauty, for the large
picture in the collection of Earl Grosvenor.—For description
see p. 141.
24 in. by 30 in.-—P.
Collection of M. Julienne, . . . 1767. . 3840 fs. 1547.
Now in the collection of the Dowager Lady Stuart, and worth 500gs.


642. The Queen of Sheba appearing before Solomon, with
presents of gold and silver vessels. Close to the front are a
negro page with a parrot and a monkey, and two men-servants
laden with part of the treasure.


643. The Companion. Esther approaching the throne of
Ahasuerus, to supplicate him on behalf of her people. The
king has risen from his throne, and is extending the sceptre of
clemency over the fainting Esther. A composition of eight
figures. These are vigorous and masterly sketches for the two
pictures done for the ceiling of the Jesuits’ church at Antwerp.
—See pp. 16, 17.
19| in. by 15| in.—P.
Engraved by Preisler and Punt.
Collection of M. Julienne, .... 1767. . 830 fs. 33l.

-M. De Bois, 1785. . 526 fs. 211.

■- M. De Calonne, . . . 1795. . . . lOOgs.

-M. Brian, 1798. . . . 70gs.
Now in the possession of Mr. Norton.