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.

Fancy and Familiar Subjects.
182. Rembrandt’s Marriage. A picture under this appella-
tion is engraved by J. W. Reynolds. It represents the interior
of a temple, having an elevation of one step, at the side of
which are kneeling the bride and bridegroom, holding each
other by the hand, while the priest, who stands between them,
appears to be pronouncing the ceremony; the latter is attended
by a youth who holds the skirt of his robe; in addition to
these are a spectator sitting at the side, and three men
with spears at the extremity of the temple. A large curtain
suspended to the pillars, and a variety of rich and appropriate
decorations, are introduced. Described from the print.

183. La Poilleuse. An old woman, with an imploring
countenance, extending her hand for charity. She is repre-
sented half-length and in a front view, with a bonnet on her
head, and her ragged and scanty raiment leaves a part of her
bosom exposed. Engraved by G. T. Schmidt, under the above
title, and described from the print. It is also engraved by
Thaenert, of Leipzig.

184. Dead Game. The composition consists of two par-
tridges and a teal, suspended on separate nails against a wall.
Upon a table under them is laid an antique cross-bow. This
study from nature is painted in the artist’s most vigorous
style, and possesses extraordinary effect.
2 ft. 4 in. by 1ft. 10 in.—P.
Now in the possession of Thomas Emmerson, Esq.

185. A Philosopher writing. An elderly man, dressed in a
loose cloak, and having on a high cap, seated, writing; his
face is in nearly a front view, and his attention is directed to
the object on which he is engaged; a globe is on the table,