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.

transient ray of sunshine passing over the middle grounds and
extending to a watering place, at which are several figures with
cattle.
2 ft. 9| in. by 3 st. 9 in.—P.
Engraved by Bolswert.
Collection of M. Proley, . . . 1787. . 4400/s. 176Z.

692. A composition of four figures, as large as life, consisting
of a Man and a Woman with two Children.
'I ft. by 3ft. 6 in.—C.
Collection of M. Proley, . . . 1787. . 4100yi. 164Z.

They are represented
a balustrade of black
a richly-wooded land-
The Saviour is seated

1788.
1795.
1798.
1821.
1826.

4800/s. 192Z.
. . . 330 gs.
. . . 2501.
1350flo. 121Z.
. . . 151Z.
. . . 170 gs.

693. Christ with Martha and Mary,
in the court of a house, enclosed by
marble, from which the eye looks over
scape, enlivened with deer and poultry,
in the centre of the court, looking towards Martha, who stands
on his right, and by her attitude and expression appears to be
reproaching her sister Mary for neglecting the household
affairs ; the latter is seated on the left of the Saviour, with a
book in her lap. A table, with fruit on it, stands at the side,
and through an open door near it are seen the interior of a
kitchen, and a man-cook engaged at a dresser; a monkey
with a bunch of apricots, a dish of grapes, and a variety of
small birds, are distributed on the pavement in front, and a
greyhound stands by Martha’s side.
1st. 11^ in. by 1 ft. 10 m.—P.
This picture is the joint production of Rubens, Breughel, and
Van Kessel; the figures are eleven inches high, are painted in a broad
free manner and in the richest tones of colour, with an expression
which it is impossible for art to surpass.
Collection M. de Calonne (bought in),
Same collection . . . London,
■ -■ Mr. Bryants, ....
-- M. Rynders, Brussels,
■ -Count Pourtales, London,
•-Mr. Smith (byMr. Stanley), 1828.