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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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The Works of Anthony Van Dyck
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VAN DYCK.

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and a muslin scarf, of a grayish colour, striped with gold and
ssowers ; four large pearls and clusters of diamonds adorn the
bosom, and similar jewels embellish the shoulders. A delightful
picture, most admirably painted.
2 ft. 5 in. by 2 st.—C.
Now in the collection of the Countess de Grey.
474. Portrait of the same Queen, represented full length.
Her dress is composed of a large hat, decked with feathers ; a
blue silk robe, braided with gold lace; a muslin kerchief,
striped with gold ; and a rich lace frill and ruffles. The left
hand is raising the skirt of the robe ; and the right is extended
to caress a monkey, carried by the Queen’s dwarf, Jeffrey
Hudson.
6 ft. 8 in. by fst.—C.
This description is taken from a copy by Jervis, the original pic-
ture having since been destroyed by sire.
Now in the collection of the Earl of Egremont, at Petworth.
475. Portrait of the same Queen, represented in nearly a
front view, with one hand placed on the edge of an oval frame.
Engraved by Peter de Jode.
476. Portrait of the same Queen, holding a sprig of laurel in
her hand. The bodice of her dress is decked with pearls, and
a costly chain of jewels is suspended in front.
Engraved by Meyssens.
477. A repetition of the preceding, in an oval embellished
with ssowers.
Engraved by Suyderhoef.

478. The same Portrait is again repeated, in an oval sorm.
Engraved by Dankerts, 1645.
479. Portrait of the same Queen, attired in white satin, with
a blue ribbon, and bow at the waist; the bosom is adorned with
 
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