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 Men.
357. A Youth seated, attentively perusing a book which he
holds with both hands. He has light curling hair, and wears
a large hat, which overshadows his face. This is an admirable
production. Engraved by Premier.
2ft. 4 in. by 2ft. 1 in.—C.
Now in the Belvidere Palace, at Vienna. Worth 250 gs.

358. A young Military Officer, represented in nearly a front
view, standing, with the right hand placed on his hip, and the
left holding a cane. He has on a red velvet cap, decked with
feathers, and a black-figured silk dress over his armour.
Engraved by Prenner.
3 ft. 8 in. by 3 ft.—C.
Now in the Belvidere Palace, at Vienna. Worth 350Z.

359. A Man, styled “ Rembrandt’s Cook,” about forty
years of age, with a strongly marked countenance, seen in
a front view. He wears a dark mantle, and holds a knife in
one hand, while the other is raised to his face. Engraved by
Richard Houston, after a picture then in the possession of
T. Blackwood, Esq.; and also by Charles Phillips, under the
title of “ The Assassin.”
2 ft. 3 in. by \ ft. 11 in.
Collection of M. La Perrier, . . 1817. . 1770^5. 71Z.

360. A Gentleman, when about thirty-eight years of age,
of a small-featured countenance. He appears to be standing,
and is leaning on the back of a chair, holding his gloves in his
hand. His dress consists of black velvet with gray spots,