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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New Testament Subjects.
the latter stands an Eastern monarch, having on a turban,
and holding a crown in his hands : these are attended by a
suitable suite of domestics. Dated 1657. This picture is
perhaps a copy from the preceding, with some few variations;
but as the description now given is taken from the catalogue,
the writer can give no opinion on it.
3ft. 11 in. by 3 ft. 4 in.—C.
Collection of M. Servad, Amst. 1778. . 1000fo. 901.

63. The Adoration of the Magi. A picture corresponding
in composition with the preceding, but differing greatly in
the dimensions, was sold in the collection of Alexander De la
Hante, Esq. in 1814, by Mr. Phillips, for 205 gs.
2 ft. 4 in. by 1ft. 10 in.—-C. (about.)

64. The Presentation in the Temple. This Jewish cere-
mony is represented as passing in a lofty temple, in which are
assembled a number of worshippers, among whom the principal
group, consisting of seven persons, occupies the centre; these
chiefly consist of the venerable Simeon, who is arrayed in his
gorgeous priestly robes, and, with the infant Saviour in his
arms, is bending on one knee, having his inspired countenance
directed upwards, apparently giving utterance to his affecting
prayer and prophecy; at the same time the Virgin and St.
Joseph are kneeling before him, the latter of whom holds the
appointed offering of two doves. Behind the Virgin are two
Rabbis, and in front stands the high priest, clothed in an ample
robe of a red colour, evincing, by his expression and gesture, his
devout emotions at the inspired announcement of Simeon. On
the left, and close to the front, are two elders of the church ;
and in a remote part, on the same side, are seen numbers of
people ascending and descending a broad flight of steps, on