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 8) (London: Smith and Son, 1837)

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NICHOLAS POUSSIN.

Old Testament Subjects.
Priest Aaron, kneeling at the side of a little altar, upon which
incense is burning. At the side of the beast, and close to the
front, is a youth standing by a candelabrum, tending incense
burning on its top. In the centre of the view, and considerably
remote from the spectator, is seen Moses descending the
mountain with the table of the law in his hands. A linen
ephod, with two vases and a salver, lie on the ground, in front.
This picture is well engraved by T. B. Poilly.
4st. 5 in. by 5 ft. 8 in.—C.

35. The Israelites overthrowing the Hosts of the Midianites.
The scene exhibits the confusion of a fierce and sanguinary
conssict between the two armies. Among the most prominent
of the combatants may be noticed, on the left, three archers,
two of whom are prepared to discharge arrows at the van-
quished enemy ; beyond them is a corps of cavalry mingled
in battle with a body of infantry ; and on the summit of a
distant hill is seen Moses, imploring divine aid for his people ;
his extended and weary arms being at the same time sup-
ported by two priests.

36. The Companion, Joshua vanquishing the Amorites in
the Valley of Aijalon. Like the preceding picture, the subject
exhibits a scene of such confusion as renders it difficult for the
eye to dwell on any particular group. Amidst the mingling
of combatants may be observed a fallen Amorite, covering
himself with his shield against the uplifted sword of his ad-
versary. On the opposite side is a warrior, quite naked,
advancing sword in hand, and leading a fiery charger by the
rein ; beyond him are numerous victors wreaking their ven-
gence on their vanquished foes. The scene is bounded by