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.
86. Christ mocked. This affecting scene represents the
Saviour stripped of his raiment, and having on the crown of
thorns, seated, surrounded by scoffers, among whom, and
nearest to the spectator, is a priest, who, with a countenance
distorted by the most bitter raillery, is bending in derision
before him, and placing a reed in his hand. An officer of the
guard stands behind, at whose side is a ruffian raising his hand
to smite the Saviour. Engraved by Schmidt, in 1756, and
described from the print.

87. The Flagellation. The suffering Saviour, divested of
his raiment, is represented standing in a front view, with his
hands bound behind him, and his head and body slightly
bent down, expressive of his meekness and resignation. One
cf his tormentors stands behind him, with his left hand on his
head, and prepared to inflict a stripe with the other. This is
far from being a satisfactory picture by the master. Engraved
by Meyer.
5 ft. 8 in. by 4 ft.— C. (about )
Now in the collection of the Prince Esterhazy, at Vienna.

88. Ecce Homo. This portion of the life of Christ is
taken from the commencement of the 19th chapter of St. John.
“ Then came Jesus forth, wearing the crown of thorns, and
“ the purple robe. And Pilate said unto them, Behold the
“ man !” The view presents the exterior of the judgment
hall, on an elevation in front of which are Pilate, several
priests, officers, and the distinguished prisoner. Of these, the
nearest to the spectator is Pilate, who has risen from his
judgment seat, and is replying to the importunities of four
priests, two of whom appear to be imploring him on their
knees to give sentence against the accused Saviour, while a