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.

163. A full-length Portrait of Margaret Princess of Lotharin-
gen, a lady of fair complexion, seen in a three-quarter view. Her
dark hair is smooth on the forehead and bushy at the sides ; the
dress is composed of black silk, with a rich lace frill round the
bosom, and standing out behind; a black bow adorns the bodice,
to which is attached the end of a string of pearls. The figure is
in a walking position, with the right hand, in which is a rose,
raised to the waist, and the left hand slightly holds up the skirt
of her dress. This is of the highest excellence and beauty.
6 st. 6 in. by 3ft. 8 in.—C. Worth 500 gs.
Now in the Florence Gallery.
Other Portraits of the same lady occur in this Work.

164. Portrait of a Youth about eight years of age, seen in
nearly a front view. He is dressed in white satin, with a gold
chain round his neck, which he holds with his left hand, and
leans his right arm on the back of a chair, on the seat of which
is a parrot, and on the ground in front is a monkey busy with
fruit.
4 ft. 2 in. by 3 ft.—C. (about.) Worth 250 gs.
Now in the Durazzo Palace, at Genoa.

165. The Holy Family and St. Catherine. The composi-
tion represents the Virgin seated on the left, holding the infant
Saviour on her knees, while he bends forward towards St.
Catherine. St. Joseph is witnessing with lively interest the
affectionate interview. Tradition states this picture to have
been painted for the family during the residence of the artist at
Genoa; whether this be correct or not the work is but a very
second-rate performance.
fst. 4 in. by 4/s. 8 in.—C. (about.)
Now in the Durazzo Palace, at Genoa.
166. Full-length Portraits of the Marquese de Durazzo and
her two Daughters. The lady, who is apparently about thirty-six
years of age, is attired in a pale yellow silk dress, richly em-