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.
295. A Gentleman, having the appearance of being a
Magistrate. He is represented sitting in a chair, resting his
left hand on its elbow. His dress is composed of black, with
a full white ruff, which is attached in front with two tassels.
3 ft. 3 in. by 2 ft. 9 in.—C.
Collection of M. Grand Pre, . . 1809. . 6150/s. 246Z.
296. A Bust Portrait of a Jew Rabbi.
Collection of Walsh Porter, Esq., 1810 195gs.

297. Cornelius Jansenius*, when about fifty-three years of
age. His intelligent countenance is seen in a three-quarter
view, having a tuft of tawny-coloured beard, and mustacheos.
A large slouched hat covers his head, and his dress consists of
a black cloak over his vest, and a plain white pendent collar
tied in front. He appears to be about to walk, and holds a
glove in his right hand, only a part of the left being visible.
Signed, and dated 1661. This admirable portrait is an instance
of the artist's capability to finish with care, even at an advanced
period of his life, and to this quality he has added the most
lustrous tone of colouring.
2 ft. 6 in. by 2ft. 1 in.—P.
Collection of M. Sereville, . . . 1811. . 5071 fs. 2031.
This picture was afterwards the property of Prince Talley-
rand, for whom the writer sold it by private bargain, in 1831,
for 5001.
Now in the collection of the Right Hon. Lord Ashburton.
* As this learned divine died in 1638, this portrait was probably
done from some indifferent picture or drawing, by order of some
friend of the deceased bishop. On the upper part of the picture is
written : Portrait de Jansenius, pere d'une nombreuse famille, mart
en 1638, age de 53 ans. The term nombreuse famille doubtless
alludes to his being the spiritual father of many converts.