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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position, is placed on the waist; and the left, containing a
handkerchief, is extended downwards at the side.
7 ft. 1 in. by 4<ft. 6 in.—C.
This beautiful picture, distinguished for its brilliant colour and
effect, appears to be one of the artist’s Flemish productions.
Engraved by P. de Jode.
Now in the collection of the Duke of Devonshire.
A Portrait, corresponding with the above description, of a three-
quarter size, is now in the collection of Jeremiah Harman, Esq.

498. Portrait of Ann Cavendish, Lady Riche. Her fair
countenance, denoting her to have been about twenty-six years
of age, is seen in a three-quarter view, with her dark hair taste-
fully disposed in curls. She is attired in a rose-coloured silk
robe, the drapery of which is held in front by the left hand, while
the right points to some distant object.
4 st. 2 in. by 3 st. 9 in.—C.
Now in the collection of the Earl of Egremont, at Petworth.
A portrait of the preceding lady, habited in black silk, was
formerly in the collection of Lord Hardwicke.

499. A Portrait, styled Lady Isabella Riche.
7 ft. by 4^7. 2 in.—C. (about.)
In the collection at Holyrood House.

500. Portrait of Sir Peter Paul Rubens, when about
the age of forty-five. His animated and intelligent counte-
nance is seen in nearly a front view, with dark brown hair, long
mustacheos, and short beard. The dress is composed of a black
silk vest with small gold buttons, a plain muslin collar, a black
cloak hanging behind, black hose, silk stockings of the same
colour, and large bows to the shoes; a rich gold chain is sus-
pended over the right shoulder, crossing the front; and a gold
key is tucked in a belt at his side. The figure stands in a