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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355. Portrait of Paul de Vos, the artist. The face, which
is of an oval form, is seen in a three-quarter view; he has light
hair, the neck is adorned with a pendent ruff falling over a black
silk vest; one arm and part of the body is enveloped in a cloak,
and the position of the right hand indicates the individual to
be speaking.
^st. 2 in. by 3 st. 4 in.—C.
Engraved by Lommelin ; and etched by Van Dyck and Bolswert.
Collection of Henry Hope, Esq. . 1816.85 gs.
- Geo. Watson Taylor, Esq. 1823.182 gs.
Exhibited in the British Gallery in 1822.
Now in the possession of the Prince of Saxe Cobourg.

356. Portrait of the Wife of De Vos, when about thirty
years of age, of a fair complexion and dark hair ; she is habited
in black figured silk and a beautiful lace tippet; one hand rests
on the arm of the chair in which she is seated, the other is
placed on her lap.
4 ft. 2 in. by 3 st. 4 in.
This is one of the artist’s matured productions, painted at a
period when fame alone was the object of his pursuit.
Collection of Henry Hope, Esq. . 1816.100 gs.
-- Geo. Watson Taylor, Esq. 1823. .... 340 gs.
Now in the choice collection of Wm. Wells, Esq., Redleaf.
Exhibited in the British Gallery in 1822.
A portrait, said to be a likeness of the same person, was sold in
the collection os John Knight, Esq. . 1819.165 gs.

357. The Descent from the Cross. The body of the Saviour
is deposited at the foot of the Cross, and the Virgin, St. John,
and another person are near it; a composition of four figures, of
the size of life.
Collection of P. Panne, Esq. 1819 (sold by Mr. Christie) 125 gs.
Bought by Mr. Emmerson.
Now in the possession of Charles Maud, Esq.