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.

Portraits of the Artist.

his habiliments are suitably rich and appropriate. One hand
grasps the staff of an unfurled banner, and the other is placed
on his side. This splendidly-coloured picture is engraved by
Lause, and also by G. Haid.
3ft. 111 in. by 3ft. 1 in.—C.
Collection of the Chevalier Verhulst, 1779.
--M. Le Boeuf, Paris, 1782.
--- M. Robit, . . Ditto, 1801.

. 1354/o. 122/.
. 5300/5. 212/.
. 8095/s. 124/.
It was afterwards in the collection of His Majesty, George IV.
who exchanged it with M. Lafontaine for other pictures. It
now adorns the collection of Lady Clarke, Oak Hill.
Worth 500 gs.

202. Rembrandt, when about fifty-seven years of age,
represented in a three-quarter view, with a gray beard ; he
has on a large black velvet cap, and a dark reddish-brown
cloak, which he holds in front with the left hand. A dark
picture. Engraved by Hess.
2ft. 6 in. by 2 ft. 1 in.—P.
Now in the Public Gallery at Munich.

203. Rembrandt, when about forty years of age, seen in
a three-quarter view, having a small tuft of beard, and mus-
tacheos; he appears to be seated, holding an open book and
inkstand in his left hand, and a pen in the right, which he
rests on the book. He has on a black cap, and wears a striped
waistcoat of a similar colour, and a cloak bordered with fur.
Engraved by Mogel, and also by Van Golt. Described from
the print.
204. Rembrandt, when about fifty years of age, represented
in a three-quarter view, wearing a velvet cap of a greenish
gray hue, and a brown cloak with a black cape. This inte-