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 RIIYN.

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Portraits of the Artist.
shadow, beautifully varied by reflex lights, and the head is
opposed to a light brown back-ground. This superlative
example of portraiture is dated 1651.
3 ft. by 2 ft. 5% in.—C.
Collection of the Chevalier Erard, 1832. . 17,100/i. 684/.
Now in the collection of Williams Hope, Esq.

212. Rembrandt, when about sixty years of age, seen in a
three-quarter view. A dark velvet cap covers his head, and
he is dressed in a brown cloak, bordered with fur; a gold
chain, to which is attached a medal, is suspended round his
neck. Painted in a free and bravura manner.
2 ft. in. by 1ft. 8| in.—P.
Now in the collection of Samuel Rogers, Esq.

213. Rembrandt, when about fifty years of age, represented
in a front view; he has on a large hat, and is habited in a black
dress, relieved by a white collar.
This picture was taken by the French, about 1806, from
the Hesse Cassel Gallery, and presented to the Empress Jose-
phine, at Malmaison. It was lastly sold with others in 1816.
2 ft. 7 in. by 2 ft. 2 in.— P. (about.)
Now in the Hermitage Palace, at St. Petersburgh. Worth 200 gs.

214. Rembrandt, when about thirty years of age, his
round full face seen in a three-quarter view. He has on a
dark-coloured velvet cap, and wears a deep brownish vesture,
with a fur collar, and a very dark-coloured cloak lined with
fur, which is held in front by the left hand. A double gold
chain adorns the neck.
2 ft. 8 in. by 2 ft. 4 in.—C. (about.)
Now in the collection of His Grace the Duke of Bedford.