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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.

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Portraits of Men.
436. An aged Man, with a bald head and a white beard,
represented in nearly a profile view, wearing a large cloak
over his shoulders. Engraved by Richard Houston, and
described from the print.

437. An aged Rabbi, with a very large beard, represented
in a front view. He has on a wide velvet cap, and an ample
cloak bordered with fur over a dark silk vest. The hands
appear to unite in front. Dated 1646. Engraved by William
Baillie, and described from the print.
A print corresponding with the preceding is also engraved
anonymous.

438. A Gentleman about thirty-five years of age, having
a fine oval countenance, with mustacheos, and long flowing
hair. He is seen in a three-quarter view, with a black velvet
cap on his head, decked with a string of jewels, and his dress
consists of a plain vest, a neatly-plaited shirt with a small
edging, and a large black cloak. The back-ground is com-
posed of a curtain, and the interior of a large room. Engraved
in an oval, anonymous. Described from the print.

439- An old Man, with a gray beard and frizzled hair,
represented in a three-quarter view, habited in a close plain
dark dress. Dated 1639. Engraved (oval) by J. Longhi,
and described from the print.

440. A Gentleman about fifty years of age, having the
appearance of being a councillor. He has a short curling
beard, and is seen in a three-quarter view, with a black cap or
coif on his head. His dress consists of a close black doublet,
 
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