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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1290. A Title-page, surrounded by a number of Saints of
both sexes, and surmounted by a figure of the Virgin. In the
lower part are three infants on a cloud.
Engraved, anonymous. Dated 1619.
1291. A Pedestal, surmounted by an eagle with a thunder-
bolt in its talons. On each side are trophies, and in the lower
part are two griffins supporting arms.
Engraved by Lasne. Dated 1618.
1292. A Pedestal, on the summit of which is a female,
allegorically representing History, seated with a blazing torch
in her hand, illuminating a globe. At the sides are Mars and
the Goddess of Peace. Cybele and a river-god are below.
Engraved, anonymous. Dated 1623.
1293. The Temple of Janus, the door of which is burst
open by Rage, Discord, and Envy. A drapery is attached to
the transom of the door, on which is inscribed the title of the
book.
Engraved, anonymous. Dated 1623.

1294- A Pedestal, at the top of which is seated the Virgin,
with the Saviour in her arms. Her attention is directed to the
Archduke Albert, who is bending on one knee before her;
two angels with a crown and manacles are at his side, and
below him is an angel kneeling, with a globe and fetters in her
arms. In the opposite side of the pedestal stands St. Francis,
offering a burning heart to the Saviour.
Engraved by C. Galle. Dated 1640.

1295. The Infanta Isabella embracing the Queen her
Mother. On their right are emblematical figures holding
crowns; and on the left is an angel pointing to a hand, which
holds a wreath of laurels.
Engraved by C. Galle. Dated 1632.
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