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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3. A Tablet, in the centre of which is an open book with the
words In Scriptlira Veritas appearing on its pages.
4. A Vine surrounded with armorial Bearings; to its
branches are attached mitres, crowns, and instruments relating
to the church ; at the sides are two angels pressing the juice of
grapes into a chalice.

ADDENDA.
1369. Portrait of a Gentleman (probably of a Genoese
ambassador to the court of Spain) when about sixty years of
age, of a thin countenance, represented in a three-quarter
view, with scanty beard, mustacheos, and gray hair. He has
on a marone-colour silk bonnet with full lappets at the sides,
edged with gold lace, and rich silk robe of the same colour; a
full ruff adorns the neck, and the Order of the Golden Fleece,
appended to a gold chain set with jewels, is suspended in front;
the left hand rests on the top of a cane, and the right is con-
cealed under the dress. The back-ground is composed of
curtains; the upper one, being of a tawny yellow, crosses the
picture, and is attached to a pillar at the side. This excellent
portrait was painted by the artist in Spain.
^ft. 3^ in. by ^st. 1 in.—C.
Now in the collection of Sir Henry Bunbury, Bart.
1370. Portrait of a Monk, styled the Confessor of Rubens
He is habited in the dress of the Order of St. Francis.
3 st. 6 in. by 2 st. 6 in. (about.)
Now in the Doria Palace, Rome.
1371. Portraits of a Lady and Gentleman. The former is
distinguished for its brilliancy of colour and admirable finishing.
sst. by 3 st. 4 in.—C. (about.)
Now in the Doria Palace.