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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VAN DYCK.

in a buff jacket with open sleeves, embroidered with gold ; a
cuirass, a rich lace frill (covering the shoulders), and ruffles to
correspond ; a blue sash, marked with fleurs-de-lis, surrounds
the waist; and he has on crimson hose. The right hand holds
a cane, and the left is behind the back.
7 st. 6 in. by 4 ft. 2 in.—C.
Engraved by Vai. Green; and by J. Cochran, in Lodge s Memoirs.
Exhibited in the British Gallery in 1815.
Now in the possession of the Duke of Buccleuch.
A portrait of the preceding nobleman is in the collection of the
Duke of Bedford.

578. Portrait of Ralph, Lord Hopton, apparently about fifty-
five years of age, seen in nearly a front view, with bushy hair, a
tuft of beard on the chin, and mustacheos. The dress consists
of a large lace collar, covering the shoulders ; black silk vest,
with gold buttons, and decorated with the rich collar of the
Order of the Garter, the Order of St. George, and the gold
key ; a cloak, embroidered with a star, covers the left arm. He
is seated, holding a wand of office in the left hand; and the
right is in a position indicating that he is addressing some person.
Engraved in Lodge’s Memoirs.
Now in the collection of the Earl of Egremont.
A portrait of Lady Hopton, ascribed to Van Dyck, was sold in
the collection of Sir Peter Lely, in 1680, for 20Z. 10s.

579. Portrait of the Ear] of Devonshire, when about twenty-
four years of age. His handsome oval face is represented in a
three-quarter view, and his dark hair is thick and curling. The
dress consists of a black silk vest, slashed on the breast, with
short slashed sleeves, showing the white linen; black silk hose,
with large bows at the knees and in the shoes; a broad lace frill
covers the shoulders ; and a red ribbon crosses the breast. The
left hand, holding his hat, is placed on the hip, which, with the
arm, is partly concealed by a black velvet cloak, while the right
hand is extended down at the side, holding a kerchief.