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.
decked round the neck with a gold chain which crosses the
body, and has an ornament appended to it. Dated 1632.
Engraved in mezzotinto by P. V. B., 1747, and also by
Zildraam.
232. Rembrandt, when a youth, represented in nearly a
front view, having bushy hair, and ear-rings. He has on a black
velvet cap, and wears a mantle lined with fur, and a white
plaited shirt. Engraved by L. A. Claessens.
233. Rembrandt, represented with his head uncovered, and
decorated with a medal attached to a chain of the Order of
St. Michael. Dated 1632. Sold with a companion (a Lady.)
1ft. 10 in. by 1 ft. 6 in.—P. (oval.)
Collection of M. de Gaignat, . . 1768. (Pair.) 1501 fs. 60/.
234. Rembrandt, when about fifty-three years of age, repre-
sented in a three-quarter view, dressed in a plain cloak, which
entirely envelopes the body, and having on a dark-coloured
cap, of a loose and broken form. Engraved by J. Longhi.

235. Rembrandt, when young, in the character of a soldier.
He is seen in nearly a front view, with his head inclining a
little on one side. His dress is composed of a steel gorget,
adorned with a gold chain, a cloak, which covers one half of
his body, and a cap decked with feathers. Dated 1634.
Engraved by J. G. Senter, from a picture in the collection of
the Marquis Gerini, and also by Talbe ; and in mezzotinto by
Townley.
236. Rembrandt when young. Etched by T. Worledge,
and engraved in mezzotinto by D. Martin, from a picture then
in the collection of the Duke of Argyle.