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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832. Portrait of a Gentleman, of a thin countenance, denoting
him to have been about thirty years of age ; he has a small tuft
of beard, long mustacheos, and a bushy head of hair. The
body is wholly enveloped in a black mantle, which conceals the
greatest part of a lace collar. The left hand, wearing a richly-
embroidered glove, is in a position indicating that the individual
is addressing some person ; and his sword hilt is seen below the
hand.
4 st. 2 in. by 3 st. 4 in. — C. (about.)
Engraved by T. Blackmore.
Now in the collection of the Earl of Warwick, in which it is
ascribed (most improperly) to Velasques.
833. Portrait of a Musician. He is represented playing on
a violin, and accompanying the instrument with his voice.
3 st. by 2/h 4 in.—C.
Now in the collection os the Earl of Mulgrave.

834. Portrait of a Gentleman, of a thin intelligent counte-
nance, represented in a three-quarter view; dark hair, with a
tuft of beard, and mustacheos. He is dressed in a white silk
vest with slashed sleeves, and a black silk mantle over the right
shoulder, concealing the arm and hand on that side ; the left
hand holds the hilt of his sword. An admirable production.
3 ft. 8 in. by 2 ft. 10 in.—C.
Now in Belvidere Palace, Vienna.

835. Portrait of a Gentleman, of a thin countenance, about
fifty years of age, represented in a front view, with dark hair,
a tuft of beard, and mustacheos. He is habited in black, with
a plain white pendent collar ; the left hand holds his mantle in
front. Very excellent.
3ft. 8 in. by 2ft. 8 in.—C.
Now in the Belvidere Palace, Vienna; omitted in the former list
os that collection.