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.
561. An aged Woman, represented in a front view, with
her head enveloped with a white kerchief, and a hood
embroidered with gold; a cloak of a rich brown colour covers
her shoulders, and is attached on the bosom by a gold clasp.
Her aged frame is supported by a staff, on the top of which
she rests both hands. This excellent portrait is signed, and
dated 1639.
2 ft. 4 in. by 2 ft.—C.
Now in the Belvidere Palace, at Vienna. Value 300 gs.

562. A Lady about thirty-five years of age, represented in
nearly a front view, standing, with her hands crossed on her
waist; the left holds a portion of her black silk dress. Her
hair is turned up in front, and a neat white lace cap covers her
head ; the remainder of her attire consists of a full plaited ruff*,
and ruffles to match. This is a well-finished and exceedingly
luminous picture. Dated 1641.
3ft. 8 in. by 2 ft. 11 in.—C.
Formerly in the Hesse Cassel Gallery, from whence it was
taken by the French, and became the property of the Empress
Josephine, at Mahnaison. It was lastly purchased with the
companion (No. 360), of Mr. Buchanan, in 1831, for 800Z.
Now in the collection of the Right Hon. Lord Ashburton.

563. A Bust Portrait of a Woman, seen in nearly a profile
view, with the mouth a little open. She has on a plain mantle,
and wears a white bandage round her head. Engraved by
Schmidt, and described from the print.

564. A Lady about thirty years of age, represented in
nearly a front view, holding a fan in front of her waist. She
is richly attired in a robe bordered with fur, a double gold