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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adorned with small gold buttons, and a mantle of the same
colour embroidered with gold; the left hand is placed on the
hilt of his sword, and the right is extended to take his hat from
a table at the side.
6 ft. 6 in. by 4st. 2 in.—C. sabout.)
Now in the Brignogli Palace, at Genoa.

170. A full-length Portrait of a middle-aged Lady, of a thin
countenance. She is attired in black silk and a kind of crape
ruff; her gesture denotes that she is speaking to a young lady,
who stands on her right, attired in white satin, embroidered
with gold, and whose attention is directed to the elderly lady.
A spaniel is at their feet. A portico and a curtain form the
back-ground.
6ft. 6 in. by 4/Z. 6 in.—C. (about.)
Now in the Brignogli Palace, at Genoa.

171. Portrait of a Prince of the Nassau Family, about
forty years of age; seen in a three-quarter view, with dark hair,
beard, and mustacheos. He is clad in armour, and holds a
baton in his right hand, and the left arm rests on a table near
his helmet.
4 st. 2 in. by 3 st. 4 in.—C. sabout.)
Now in the Brignogli Palace.
There is a Print of Frederick-Henry, Count of Nassau, in which
he is represented clad in armour, and has a broad lace frill covering
the shoulders ; the left hand grasps a baton, and the right is placed
behind the hip. His helmet lies on a table at the side.
Engraved by C. Woumans.

172. The Tribute-Money. The composition represents the
Saviour, clothed in a scarlet vest and a blue mantle, standing in
the right, and seen in nearly a front view; the action of his right
hand appears to give force to the reply made to the inquiry,
i( Whether it is lawful to give tribute to Caesar ?” The person