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 RHYN.

New Testament Subjects.
with both hands extended, and his face directed upwards; five
angels are under, his feet, and others float around him. The
disciples and holy women, from whom he has just parted,
appear to be filled with wonder and adoration; many of them
are on their knees, and others express their devotion with
outstretched arms. Engraved by Hess.
2 ft. 10 in. by 2 ft. 2 in.—-C. (arched.)
Now in the Public Gallery at Munich.

109- The Incredulity of St. Thomas.
Laurie.
1 ft. 8 in. by 1ft. 7 in.
Collection of De Heer Philip Vandyck, 1753.

Engraved by R.
lOO/o. 91.

110. Peter denying his Master. This gallery picture is
composed of four principal and several subordinate figures, of
the size of life; among the former is the deluded apostle,
wearing an ample mantle, which covers the top of his head ; he
stands before a fire, with his left hand extended, and his attention
directed to a young woman, apparently replying to her accu-
sation, “ This man was also with him.” The latter person is on
his right, and seen in a profile view, with a candle in one hand,
the flame of which she conceals with the other; the remaining
two are soldiers, one of whom has removed the helmet from his
head, and is about to quench his thirst from a bottle which he
holds with both hands. The figures are seen to the knees.
This picture is painted in the artist’s free and vigorous manner,
combining brilliancy of colour with the most powerful effect.
4ft. 6 in. by 5ft.—C. (about.)
Now in the Palace of the Hermitage, at St. Petersburg!!.
Worth 1000 gs.