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.

448. A Portrait of a young Gentleman, wearing a cap
decked with a feather, is engraved by W. P. Leeuw.

450. An old Man, with a thick beard, represented in a
three-quarter view, seated at a table, holding a pen in one
hand, and resting his head thoughtfully on the other. He has
on a fur cap and a coat. A closed book and some papers lie on
the table, and a pile of books is placed at the side, with an
hour glass on the top of them. Etched by B. Wilson, and
described from the print.

449. A Gentleman about fifty years of age, with a remark-
ably fat face, seen in a three-quarter view. He has thick
bushy hair, and wears a dark velvet cap, and a cloak bordered
with fur, which conceals his vest, and only leaves visible a
small portion of his shirt. Engraved by Houston, styled
“ The Burgomaster Six,” and described from the print.
W. Vaillant has engraved a portrait, styled “ John Six.”


451. A Gentleman about fifty years of age, having the
appearance of being a wealthy Jew merchant. His fine intel-
ligent countenance is seen in a three-quarter view. He has
thick curling hair, a gray bushy beard, and mustacheos: a
rich velvet cap is put sideways on his head, and his dress con-
sists of a very full velvet mantle over a close vest, in front of
which is suspended a gold chain, with a rich ornament attached
to it. One hand, having a glove on it, and holding the fellow,
supports his mantle, and the other hand retains a cane between
the fingers, the arm resting on a pedestal. This is a picture
of the highest excellence. Engraved by F. Tanje.
3ft. 5 in. by 2 ft. 10 in.—C.
Now in the Dresden Gallery. Worth 450 gs.