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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pedestal. The other gentleman is seen in a front view, with
flowing ssaxen hair; he is habited in a crimson vest of various
hues, with a large mantle of a tawny yellow over the left arm,
which crosses the body, and is held against the thigh with the
right hand ; the left arm rests on the pedestal; he wears dark
buff boots, handsomely ornamented.
7 ft. by 4 ft. 6 in.—C. (about.)
This is a highly-estimable and beautiful production.
Engraved, in mezzotinto, by J. Mac Ardell; and R. Thompson.
Now in the collection of the Countess de Grey.
538. A Duplicate of the preceding Picture, with alterations,
and considerable variations in the colours of the dresses.
Now in the collection of the Earl of Darnley.
Exhibited in the British Gallery in 1815.
539- Portrait of the Duchess of Savoy, when about twenty-
three years of age. Her countenance is represented in a
three-quarter view, with short brown hair, decked with pearls
and feathers; she is elegantly attired in a satin vest and bodice,
very richly embroidered with gold lace; a full robe, with sleeves
of a similar material, splendidly worked with gold ornaments;
and a full ruff of gray muslin. She stands in an erect position,
with the right hand placed on her waist; the left is slightly
raising the skirt of her vest. An arm-chair stands on the right,
which is in part covered by the bottom of a crimson silk curtain.
7 st. 6 in. by 5 ft. 1 in.—-C.
This elegant portrait was painted either at Genoa or Turin, about
the year 1625; it was brought to England a few years ago, and
sold sor 500 gs.
Exhibited in the British Gallery in 1815.
Now in the collection of the Earl of Aberdeen.
There is a portrait of Joanna de Blois, engraved by P. de Jode,
which greatly resembles the preceding lady.
540. Portrait os Albertus Miraeus, a Senator of Brabant.
His countenance is of an oval form, with strongly marked