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.
219. Rembrandt, when about fifty-five years of age, repre-
sented in nearly a front view, having on a white cap, and a
dark brown cloak with a fur cape. He is seen standing before
his easel, with a palette, pencils, and maulstick in his hands.
Painted with admirable freedom, in a subdued tone of colour.
Engraved in the Musses Frangais, by J. de Frey, and Oortman.
3 ft. 5 in. by 2 ft. 9 in.—C.
Valued by the Experts du Musee, 1816. . 4000/s. 160/.
Now in the Louvre. Worth 400/.

220. Rembrandt, when nearly sixty years of age, represented
in a three-quarter view, having on a yellowish cap, and wearing
a scarf of a similar colour over his shoulders; his body is
slightly inclined forward by age, and he appears to be still
engaged in the study of his art, as a portion of a maulstick is
seen at the side, although the hand which holds it is not
visible; a bust is placed on his right. Painted in a broad free
manner.
%ft. 6 in. by 2ft.—C.
Now in the collection of Lord Saye and Sele, at Belvidere.

221. Rembrandt, with a red cap on his head.
Sold with a companion, in the collection of the Due de
Praslin, in 1793, for 1101/s., 44Z.
2ft. by 1 ft. 6 in. — P.

222. Rembrandt, when about fifty-eight years of age, repre-
sented in a front view. He has on a large hat, and wears
a dress composed of a red vest and a brown jacket. This is
a fine example of the master.
\ ft. Sin. by 1 ft. 4 in.—P.
Now in the Gallery of the Belvidere Palace, at Vienna.
Worth 200 gs.