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 7) (London: Smith and Son, 1836)

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REMBRANDT VAN RIIYN.

Old Testament Subjects.
2. Abraham entertaining the Angels. This little bijoux of
art, represents the celestial guests of the Patriarch sitting on
the fore-ground of a hilly country, partaking of his hospitable
cheer. A free and sketchy work of the master; done in
1646. There is an etching by Rembrandt of this subject.
6| in. by 8^ in.—P.
Collection of De Heer Jan Six, . 1702. . 3fjlo. 31.
—- Benj.West, Esq.,P.R.A. 1820. (bought in) 290gs.
Subsequently the property of J. Haldiman, Esq., and now belonging
to Richard Saunderson, Esq., M.P.

3. Abraham dismissing Hagar and Ishmael. The scene
exhibits a landscape with buildings, under the aspect of day-
break. The repudiated Hagar, habited in the Asiatic costume,
is mounted on an ass, suitably caparisoned; her gesture and
tears evince her grief at the compulsory separation. On her
right stands the Patriarch, with his arms extended, and on
her left is Ishmael, holding the beast by a cord. This picture
is dated 1640.
1 fl. 3| in. by Aft. 9| in. — P. f about.)
Collection of M. Fabricius, Haarlem, 1749. . 320flo. 291.
Exhibited in the British Gallery in 1832.
Now in the possession of L. Crespigny, Esq.

4. Abraham dismissing Hagar. The composition here
represents Hagar in nearly a profile view, descending the
steps of her master’s abode, carrying a bottle in one hand, and
wiping her weeping eyes with the other ; she is preceded by
her son, who has a bow in his hand, and a quiver slung
at his back. Their departure appears deeply to affect the
Patriarch, who stands by with his hand affectionately placed
on the head of Ishmael. Sarah and her son are seen at a
window of the house, contentedly observing the departure of