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 4) (London: Smith and Son, 1833)

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his back towards the spectator; the Saviour stands near the
centre, and by his attitude appears to be replying to his mother’s
inquiry, “ Why hast thou thus dealt with us ?” The latter is
habited in a blue mantle, and is in the act of taking her son by
the arm ; Joseph stands on the further side of her, with his hat
off; a large incense-pot is seen on the fore-ground, and a
book of the Laws lie on the right.
2 st. 4 in. by 2 st. 10 in.—C.
The painter evidently intended in this picture to imitate the
richness of colour and effect, of Rembrandt.
Collection Anonymous, . . . 1803. . . 4800 fs. 192Z.
- of the Marquis Marialva, 1823. (bought privately by
the Writer).120Z.
Now in the collection of J. Fisher, Esq.

102. St. John Preaching in the Wilderness. The view
represents a bold rocky scene, with a hillock in the centre, on
■which stands the precursor of our Lord, apparently addressing a
discourse to the surrounding multitude, among whom, and in
front of the Saint, is a lady, elegantly attired and adorned with
feathers in her head ; at her side stands a gentleman, dressed
in a yellow jacket and a scarlet mantle; a group of four
persons are on his right, and four others are behind him.
Collection of M. Rootham, Amst. 1826. . 730^/Zo. 60 gs.

103. The Continence of Scipio. This historical event is
represented as passing in the precincts of a woody country,
interspersed with buildings. A splendid throne occupies
the right, from the seat of which the Roman general has
risen, and is in the act of addressing the affianced couple;
while, at the same time, a person is depositing at their side a
vase filled with gold : a variety of vessels of silver and gold
are also at the foot of the throne. A little retired, on the
left of the hero, are six of his officers; several soldiers on
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