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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There is a Drawing in black chalk of the preceding composition,
with slight variations, in the collection of the Musee at Paris.
17| in. by 30 in.

888. Pan and Ceres. The goddess, flushed with rosy health,
is seated in the right, nearly in a profile view; her golden
tresses are adorned with ears of corn ; a scarlet mantle partly
covers her body, and a yellow robe is cast over her knees, on
which she holds the horn of abundance; the rural deity, Pan, is
seated by her side, with a basket of fruit on his knees: a grove
forms the back-ground, through an opening of which, in the
left, are seen several nymphs and satyrs. The figures are seen
to the ankles. The landscape and fruit are by Breughel.
4 st. 4 in. by Q st. 7 in.—C.
In the collection of M. Francken, at Loekeren.

889- Portrait of a Gentleman about fifty years of age, of a
strongly-marked countenance, seen in a three-quarter view, with
short hair. His dress consists of a black figured silk vest, a white
pendant ruff, and a dark cloak, which, covering the left shoulder,
is drawn across the body and twisted round the left arm; the
right hand is placed on the hip.

890. The Companion. Portrait of a Lady, about thirty-five
years of age. Her face is presented in a three-quarter view; a
small white cap covers her head, and a full ruff is round the
neck; she is dressed in black silk with striped figured sleeves,
epaulettes, and lace ruffles; the bodice is richly embroidered
with gold ornaments; a massive gold chain encircles the waist,
and is held by the right hand, while the other is placed on a
covered table. These portraits are estimable examples of t^he
master.
3 st. 5 in. by 2 st. 5 in.—P.
Now in the collection of M. Van Sasseghem, at Ghent.
Worth 800gs. the pair.