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.
391. A Man about fifty years of age, of a quick intelligent
countenance, seen in nearly a profile view, with a dark beard
and mustacheos, seated, leaning one arm on the elbow of his
chair, and turning his head as if he were about to speak to
some one on his right. His dress consists of a fur cap, and a
loose cloak over his vest. Engraved by Riedel, and described
from the print.

392. An aged Man, with a large bushy gray beard, seen in
nearly a front view, having on a mezetin cap adorned with
gold buttons, and a dark-coloured mantle over a richly-
embroidered vest. Only part of one hand, holding a glove,
is visible. Engraved by Riedel, and described from the print.

393. A man about fifty years of age, having the appearance
of a labourer. He is pourtrayed in nearly a front view, having
a bushy beard and curling hair, and wearing a jacket open at
the breast. Engraved by Hertel, and described from the print.

394. A Man about forty-five years of age, of a thin and
thoughtful countenance, represented in a three-quarter view.
He has on a black cap decked with feathers, and wears a steel
gorget and a loose cloak. One hand is placed on a little table
in front. Engraved by A. Riedel, and described from the
print. '
395. A young Man, seated near an arched window, mending
a pen. A quantity of books lie on a covered table by him ;
a stool, with books on it, is in front, and several books lie on
the ground. Engraved by R. Houston and William Baillie,
from a picture then in the collection of J. Blackwpod, Esq
Described from the print.