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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dignisied, erect position, with the right hand hanging neg-
ligently down, and the left (holding his gloves) is placed near
the hilt of the sword. On the base of a pillar, which forms part
of the back-ground, is written “ Ant. Van Dyck Eques. Pt.”
7 ft. 2 in. by 4s st. 2 in.—C.
This elegant and highly-estimable picture is the only whole-length
portrait which the Writer has seen of the renowned painter. There
is no print os it.
Now in the collection of Earl Spencer, at Althorp.

501. Portrait of Penelope Wriothesley, second Lady Spencer,
when apparently about twenty-six years of age, with a full
round face, fair complexion, and light auburn hair. She is at-
tired in a light blue silk robe, white lace kerchief, ruffles, and a
red bow in front of the bosom ; the neck and wrists are adorned
with pearls; the left hand is raised to the waist, and the right
falls gracefully at the side. The lady is in a walking position,
accompanied by a little dog, which is jumping playfully at her
side. This is a magnificent portrait, of great excellence and
beauty.
6 ft. 6 in. by ^ft. 2 in.—C.
Now in the collection of Earl Spencer, at Althorp.

502. Portrait of Ann Carr, Countess of Bedford. Her
countenance is represented in nearly a front view, and her light
hair is tastefully disposed in curls. She is attired in a white
satin robe, with lace kerchief and ruffles ; a bow of blue silk
adorns the bosom, and a ribbon of the same colour girts the
waist, in which is stuck a rose-bud. The hands are extended
with graceful ease downwards, and appear to hold the skirt of
her robe. An Italian greyhound is at her feet. A highly-
accomplished and beautiful example of the master.
6 ft. 10 in. by ^ft. 3 in.
Now in the collection of the Duke of Bedford, at Woburn.
The celebrity of this lady’s beauty procured the artist repeated
employment sor his pencil.