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.

Portraits of Women.
chain round her neck, a pearl necklace, and pearls in her hair.
Engraved by Schmidt, from a picture in the collection of the
Count de Ramcke. Described from the print.

565. A Lady about thirty years of age, seen in a three-
quarter view; her hair is tastefully decked with pearls, and
a muslin veil which falls on her shoulders behind; she has on
a mantle over a white neckerchief, which is attached in front
by gold clasps. Engraved by Schmidt, and described from
the print.

566. An elderly Woman, seated, leaning her head pensively
on her hand ; the other hand, containing her spectacles, rests on
a large book lying open before her. She has on a mantle
bordered with fur, and a scarf over her head. Engraved by
Schmidt, and described from the print. See Nos. 491, 505,
519, and 581.

567. La Juice Fiancee. A young lady, represented in
a front view, standing at a window, with both hands placed
on the sill. She has on a large velvet cap, and is richly
attired in an embroidered silk robe, the bodice of which is
laced with gold cords; a double chain of jewels adorns the
neck, and a belt surrounds the waist. Engraved by Schmidt,
under the above title, from a picture then in the collection of
the Count de Ramcke. Described from the print.

568. The Wife of Govaert Flink, pourtrayed in nearly
a front view, with gloves on, and her hands crossed on her
waist. Her auburn hair is adorned with a gold band, from
which is suspended a veil, which falls behind on the left
shoulder; a white plaited kerchief covers the bosom ; the