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)

REMBRANDT VAN RHYN.

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Portraits of the Artist.
resting bust portrait is painted in a fine style, and is so like
reality, as to be almost deceptive. Signed, and dated 1655.
Engraved in the Stafford Gallery; and by C. G. Lewis, for
the frontispiece of this volume.
1 fl. 8| in. by 1 fl. 4f in.—C. Enlarged to 2 ft. 2| in. by 1 ft. 8| in.
Collection of the Countess of Holderness, 1802. . . . 78l.
Now in the Bridgewater collection, Lord Francis Egerton.
Worth 300Z.
205. Rembrandt. The Artist is here represented engaged
at his studies. Done in a spirited manner.
Collection of the Countess of Holderness, 1802. . . . 50 gs.
206. Rembrandt, represented in a contemplative attitude,
with his head reclining on his hand, and his elbow resting on
a window sill. His dress consists of a brown habit with slashed
sleeves, and a mantle, the latter of which covers his left arm.
Part of the face and the hand are illumined, and the rest is in
half tone.
Collection of M. Merivaux, 1806, at Paris.
207. Rembrandt, when about fifty-five years of age, repre-
sented in nearly a front view, having on a white cap, a reddish-
brown vest, and a brown mantle lined with fur ; his left hand
holds his palette and pencils, and the right hand is placed on
his hip. His animated expression indicates him to be engaged
at his studies in his atelier, on the walls of which are described
some geometrical figures. Engraved by De Marcenay.
This very admirable picture was sold in the collection of the
Count de Vence, at Paris, in 1750, for 481 fs., 19Z.; and at the
sale of the collection of M. Danoot, at Brussels, in 1828, it was
adjudged at 9450y?o., about 800Z., when it was bought by
Mr. Buchanan, and is now in the collection of the Marquis of
Lansdowne.

3ft, 9 in. by ?>ft. 1 in.—C.