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.
572. An elderly Lady, of a strongly-featured countenance,
wearing a plain white cap pinned under the chin, and a black
cloak with a hood covering the head. Engraved by J. F.
Bause, from a picture then in the possession of M. Haid, of
Augsburg.

573. An elderly Woman, of a round face and small features,
seen in nearly a front view. She has on a neat plain white
cap, a black silk dress with buttons down the front, and
a cloak with epaulets and fur edging. This picture is painted
in a neat and careful manner, and is signed R. Van Rhyn,
1632.
2 ft. 6 in. by 1ft. 10 in.—P. f oval.)
Now in the possession of the Writer. Price 200Z.

574. A Lady, styled “ The Daughter of Rembrandt,”
represented in a front view, with one hand placed on her
bosom, and the other holding a flower. She is elegantly
attired in a dark red robe, and decked with pearls and other
jewels.
3 ft. 6 in. by 2 ft. 11 in.—P.
Now in the Dresden Gallery. Worth 350 gs.

5*75. An aged Woman, styled “ Rembrandt’s Aunt.” Her
wrinkled face is seen in a front view ; she has on her head
a fur cap over a striped kerchief, and wears a jewel in the
centre of her forehead. A fur cloak is thrown over her
shoulders, and a white puckered chate covers her bosom. She
is represented seated, holding a book with both hands.
Engraved by Kellerhoven, from a picture then in the collection
of Count Riacourt.