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)

190 RUBENS.
672. The Adoration of the Shepherds.
14| in. by 10| in.—P.
A free sketch sor an altar-piece, formerly in the church of the
Dominicans at Antwerp.
Engraved by L. Vosterman and Spruyt.—See p. 12.
Collection of M. Van Schorel, Antwerp, 1774.

673. Cadmus sowing the Dragon’s Teeth, from which spring
up armed men. A free and spirited sketch.
10J in. by 16j in.
Collection of M. Van Schorel, 1774.
■-Mr. Panne 1819, (at Mr. Christie’s) .... 9 gs.
Now in the collection os Sir Thomas Baring, Bart.

674. A Pair of Allegorical Subjects. One represents the
city of Paris, under the figure of a female, holding Louis XIII.,
when an infant, in her arms ; to whom Mars is presenting a
sword and armour, and Cupid (ssying above) bears him a
buckler.
9 in. by 4j in.—P.

675. The Companion. Henry IV., with an olive-branch in
his hand, conducting his Queen under the auspices of Hymen,
who is ssying over their heads. These are free sketches.
Engraved by Martinasie.
Collection of M. Van Schorel, Antwerp, 1774.
Now in the collection of the Hon. Gen. Phipps.

676. The Daughters of Cecrops opening the basket in which
was concealed the infant Erichthonius. A composition of six
figures. A sketch for the large picture in the Lichtenstein
collection.—See p. 100.
15 in. by 18| in.—P.
Engraved by Van Sompel.
Collection of M, Van Schorel, Antwerp, 1774.