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.

a mantle bordered with fur. The right arm leans on the base
of a pillar. Dated 1630.
4 ft. 2 in. by 3 st. 4 in.—C.
Now in the collection of the Earl of Warwick.
The above portrait is wrongly named in the collection ; the Duke
of Alva died in 1582.
There is also an equestrian portrait, which is styled the Duke of
Alva, in the collection of Earl Fitzwilliam.
619. Portrait of the Earl of Burlington, when about thirty-
eight years of age, of a very thin countenance, seen in nearly a
front view, with thick lank hair. His dress consists of a yellow
embroidered vest, a pendent lace collar, and a black silk mantle,
which covers the shoulders, and is held in front by the left hand.
3 ft. by 2 st. 4 in.—C. (about.)
620. Portrait of the Countess of Burlington, when about
twenty-two years of age, of a fine oval countenance, represented
in a three-quarter view; her dark hair disposed in curls. She
is dressed in an orange-coloured silk robe, with full sleeves,
attached by jewels. The body is seen in a side view, with the
left hand raised, holding a blue scarf, which floats in the wind
behind her; and the right hand is extended, in the act of
plucking an orange from a tree at the side.
4 st. 2 in. by 3 ft. 4 in.—C.
This picture has been seriously injured by injudicious cleaning.
These are now in the collection of the Duke of Devonshire, at
Chiswick.
62L Portrait of Mr. Rogers. He appears to have been about
thirty-eight years of age, of a spare countenance, and dark hair.
He has on a cuirass over a yellow silk vest, with ribbon sleeves,
showing much of the linen shirt; and is girt with a blue sash.
The right hand rests on a cane, and the left arm on a table. A
large dog is by his side.
4?ft. 2 in. by 3 ft. 4 in.—C.
Now in the collection of the Duke of Devonshire, at Chiswick.