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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Portraits of Men.
283. A Gentleman, with gray hair and a short beard, seen
in nearly a front view, habited in a dark dress, and a full
white ruff.
2 ft. 4 in. by \ ft. 8 in.—P. (oval.)
Collection of M. Tolozan, . . . 1801. . 4001^5. 1 60Z.
- M. Monteleau, . . 1802. . 8100yi. 324Z.

284. A young Officer, seen in nearly a front view, having
dark bushy hair. He is clad in armour, over a doublet with
embroidered sleeves, and is in the act of buckling a belt round
his waist. His helmet lies on a table behind him. Painted
in the artist’s broad and vigorous manner.
3 ft. 4 in. by 2 ft. 9| in.—C.
Collection of M. Robit, .... 1801. . 345Qfs. ]38l.
-George Hibbert, Esq., 1829. (Mr. Christie.) 420Z.
Purchased by Mr. Blake.
Exhibited in the British Gallery in 1818.

285. A Jew Rabbi, about sixty years of age, of a strongly-
featured countenance, having mustacheos, and a tuft of beard
under the lip. He wears a large round turban cap, decked at
the side with a tassel, and is attired in a full embroidered
mantle, and a scarf thrown round his shoulders, one end of
which is fringed, and hangs down at his side: a curious gold
ornament is suspended by a cord in front. He is standing
with one hand touching a table, the other appears, by the pro-
jection of his mantle, to be placed on his hip. Engraved in
mezzotinto, anonymous.
4ft. by 3ft. 2 in.—C. (about.)
A picture corresponding with the preceding description,
dated 1632, is in the collection of Paul Methuen, Esq., at
Corsham.