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 3) (London: Smith and Son, 1831)

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VAN DYCK.

23. Christ on the Cross. The head of the expiring Saviour
is upraised, the eyes directed towards heaven, and the lips are
slightly divided, apparently as if uttering his dying words, “ It
is finished.” The city of Jerusalem is faintly seen in the
distance.
3 ft. 6 in. by 2ft.—P.
Engraved by Lourie.
Now in the Academy at Antwerp.
24. The Virgin appearing to Saint Hermannus (a monk of
the Order of Premontres, wearing white robes). The Virgin,
clothed in a pink vest and a blue mantle, stands on the left,
looking down on the saint, who is prostrate on his knees
before her, his left hand, placed on his breast, and the right
extended, is held by an angel (who is on his farther side), while
the Virgin touches the palm of his hand with her fingers;
behind her is a young man, who appears to be much affected
at the event.
5ft. by ^ft. 1 in.—C. Worth 600 gs.
Engraved by P. Pontius, and in the Vienna Gallery.
This picture was formerly in the hall of the Congregation of
Jesuits, at Antwerp, and is now in the Belvidere Palace at Vienna.
25. Portrait of Nicholas Rockox. The face, denoting him
to be about fifty years of age, is seen in a three-quarter view.
He is habited in a black silk dress, and wears a full ruff round
the neck.
Engraved, in an oval form, by P. Pontius.
This picture formerly adorned the Hall of Assembly, at Antwerp.
A Study for the preceding portrait, done in bistre, is in the
collection of the late President of the Royal Academy.

26. Portraits of Henry Van Baelen (the artist) and his Wife.
These are painted in an oval medallion, and are placed above
the epitaphs of the individuals represented, in the church of
St. Jacques, at Antwerp.
P. Pontius has engraved a print of the preceding artist.