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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her knee, and at the same time drawing with rapture a sword
from its scabbard, which he is supposed to have selected in pre-
ference from a quantity of jewels and vessels os gold, placed
expressly before him by the wily Ulysses. The latter person
stands behind him, making signs to his companion that the dis-
covery is effected. The composition of this picture is freely
borrowed from Rubens.
2 ft. 8 in. by 3 st. 6 in.—C.
Engraved by Le Bas.
Collection of the Countess de Verrue, 1737. . 1550jss. 62/.
--the Due de Praslin, . 1793. . 904/s. 36/.

53. A Village Wedding, composed of a great number of
people.
Collection of the Countess de Verrue, 1737. . 1500_/s. 60/.
54. A large picture, allusive to the history of Jacob.
Collection of the Countess de Verrue, 1737. . 1215fs. 481.
55. Le Buveur Flamand. An Interior, with two boors; one
of whom is seated near a tub, which serves for a table, holding a
large goblet with both hands; the other stands behind his com-
panion’s chair, lighting his pipe.
8| in. by 7 in.—P.
Engraved by Chenu.
Collection of the Countess de Verrue, 1737. . 244/s. 10/.

56. The Temptation of Saint Anthony. Upon an elevation
at the side of a hut, situate among rocks, is seen the vene-
rable saint, kneeling before a rustic table, on which are a book,
an hour glass, a scull, and a crucifix; behind him are two
demons, and a hag with horns; the latter is plucking him by
the beard, and pointing his attention to a pretty female, who
stands on the opposite side, attired in black silk, and holding a
glass of wine in her band; a demon holds her train. Several
elfs and other grotesque objects surround the saint.
3 st. 4 in. by 8 ft. 9 in.—C.