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 Women.
551. A Portrait of Madame Daey, wife of a magistrate. She
has a fair complexion, and appears to be about thirty years of
age, having auburn hair decked with jewels, and partly covered
by a black veil. Her dress is composed of a black figured satin
robe, relieved by a broad lace frill which entirely covers her
shoulders, and ruffles to match ; a silver belt and a bow adorn
her waist. She is represented full length, standing, with a fan
of feathers in her right hand, and raising the skirt of her
robe with the other hand. Painted in the Artist’s finished
manner. Signed, and dated 1643. See No. 340 for the
companion and history.
Oft. 10 in. by 4 ft. in.—C.
Now in the collection of the Heer Van Loon, at Amsterdam.
552. A Lady and her Daughter. The former, apparently
about thirty-five years of age, having a fair complexion and
dark hair, is dressed in a black figured silk robe, the bodice
of which is richly embroidered with gold, a large full ruff
and ruffles to match. She is seated, holding a purse in one
hand, and giving a piece of money to the child with the other;
the latter stands by the side of its parent, and while extending
its hand to take the money, looks round with a smile to the
spectator. Both this and the companion (No. 340) are painted
in a fine style, combining breadth and effect with careful
finishing.
5 ft. by 4ft.—C. (about.)
Now in the collection of the Burgomaster Vander Pol.
The pair are valued at 20,000fo., about 17001.
553. Mevrouwe Mogge Muilman. This beautiful pro-
duction in portraiture represents a venerable lady, of a portly
and interesting countenance, seen in nearly a front view,
having on a small neat white cap, and dressed in a black
figured silk gown adorned with gold buttons, a mantle of