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.
210. Portrait of Charles I. He is represented in full length,
standing erect in a kind of vestibule, with his right hand placed
on his hip, and the left resting on the hilt of his sword ; his
countenance, denoting him to be about thirty-six years of age,
is seen in a three-quarter view, with small pointed beard, mus-
tacheos, and long dark hair; he is attired in his royal robes,
composed of dark blue silk, lined and bordered with ermine, and
wears the collar and medal of the Order of St George round his
neck; the crown and ball lie at the base of a column in the
back-ground. Dated 1636.
7st. 6 in. by 7 ft. 10.—C. Worth 1000 gs.
Engraved by R. Strange, and Cooke; and in bust, in an embel-
lished oval, by R. White.
Exhibited in the British Gallery in 1818.
211. Portraits of Prince Charles, Princess Mary, and James
Duke of York, children of Charles I. The prince, apparently
about nine years of age, stands on the left, dressed in a red silk
jacket and hose, and a broad lace frill; he leans his left arm
on the base of a column, and holds his brother’s right hand;
the latter is dressed in petticoats, and wears a lace cap. His
attention is turned to his sister, who stands on his right in nearly
a front position, with her hands crossed on her waist. Two
favourite spaniels are seated at their feet.
7 ft. 4 in. by 5 st.—C. Worth 1200 gs.
Engraved by R. Strange, and Le Blonde.
Inserted No. 155 in the catalogue of the collection of James II.
Exhibited in the British Gallery in 1821.
212. Portraits of Charles I., represented in three different
positions in the same picture. The centre one is seen in a front
view; the one on the right in a profile ; and the third, which is
on the left, in a barely three-quarter view; his long dark hair
falls on a rich lace frill, which covers his shoulders.
%ft. 8 in. by 3 ft. 4 in.'—C. (about. J
Engraved by W. Sharp.