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.
his back to the spectator, while the other is seen in a front
view, leaning both hands on a table, upon which are a large
book open, and others closed. Engraved by R. Basset, and
described from the print.

418. A Rabbi with the Pentateuch. This portrait repre-
sents a man about thirty years of age, without a beard, and
seen in a three-quarter view, seated, holding with both hands
the pentateuch, enclosed in a splendid case. His dress consists
of a large velvet cap, and a silk cloak, which conceals the
greater portion of his under garments. A gold chain, to which
is appended a medal, adorns the neck. Engraved by J. G.
Haid, 1765, and described from the print.
5 ft. 7 in. by 3ft.—C.

419- A portly Man, with a short beard, seen in a three-
quarter view. He has on a black velvet cap, and is habited in
an embroidered vest and shirt, and a large cloak, and is adorned
with a rich gold chain, which crosses the body. Signed, and
dated 1632. Engraved in mezzotinto by N. P. B., 1747.

420. A Military Man, represented in a three-quarter view,
wearing a dark velvet cap, bordered with gold lace, put side-
ways on his head, and armed with a cuirass, most of which is
concealed by a large cloak; he has a pearl suspended to his
ear. Engraved in mezzotinto by G. Graham, and described
from the print.

421. An elderly Man, with a gray beard, represented in a
front view, with a coif on his head, and wearing a large cloak.
He is seated, with a closed book in his hand, between the leaves