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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His Majesty’s Collection.
An excellent Copy, after the King’s picture, by Sir Peter Lely,
is in the hall of the Middle Temple.
208. Portraits of Prince Charles, aged seven years, with the
Princesses Elizabeth, Mary, and Anne, and James Duke of
York. The prince, elegantly dressed in the costume of the
period, in a red silk vest, hose, and stockings, and broad lace
frill, stands in the centre, seen in a front view, with his left
hand on the head of a large dog. His two eldest sisters are
richly attired; the nearest one to the spectator, in white satin,
is on his right; and his sister Anne is on the opposite side,
holding her infant brother on a chair, at the foot of which lies
a spaniel. Signed with the name of the artist, and dated 1637.
5 st. 9 in. by 7 ft. 3 in. Worth 1200 gs.
Engraved by Baron, R. Strange, and Cooper; in mezzotinto,
anonymous ; and etched anonymous.
This picture is inscribed No. 1, p. 123, in the catalogue of the
effects of Charles I.
Purchased by His late Majesty of the Earl of Portmore.
Exhibited in the British Gallery in 1821.
209- Portraits of Charles I. and Henrietta-Maria. The king
is represented in nearly a profile view, elegantly habited in a
silk vest with slashed sleeves, a large frill of lace open work
covering his shoulders, and a medal of the Order of St. George,
enriched with jewels, suspended in front; the left hand is placed
on the hilt of the sword, and the right hand advanced to take
a laurel wreath presented him by the queen, who stands on the
opposite side in a similar position, attired in white satin, with
a rich lace kerchief and ruffles to correspond; her left hand
holds a sprig of laurel. The crown, ball, and sceptre lie on a
covered table behind the king.
Engraved by R. V. Voerst, C. J. Visscher (rare), and G. Vertue.
This picture is noticed in the catalogue of the effects of Charles I.,
No. 15, p. 37.