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.

New Testament Subjects.
101. Christ’s Entry into Jerusalem. The scene exhibits the
hilly environs of the J ewish capital, and is chiessy remarkable
for an eminence on the left, surmounted by a cluster of palm
and other trees ; at the base of this, and close to the front, is
the Saviour, riding on an ass, amidst a crowd of persons, some
of whom are casting their garments in the way, others are
strewing palm branches on the road, and a third portion are
paying him homage on their knees, or shouting “ Elosanna to
the Son of David.11 A number of persons are distributed over
the acclivity of the hill, and several have climbed the trees,
gathering branches. At some distance is seen the entrance to
the city of Jerusalem. Engraved anonymous.

102. The Last Supper. Jesus is here represented standing
in the midst of his disciples, holding a plate, containing broken
bread in one hand, and by the action of the other, appears to
be affectionately addressing them. Four of his disciples kneel
in front, three stand behind him, and the remainder are on the
opposite side. A cup is placed on a table near the Saviour.
The place exhibits the interior of a temple adorned with
columns of the Ionic order. Engraved by Lombart.
Now in the Louvre.

103. Christ’s Entry into Jerusalem. The subject is here
represented more proximate to the city entrance, than in the
preceding. The Saviour is approaching from an opposite
side; he is also seen in nearly a front view, with St. John
walking at his side; a little in advance of him is a multitude
of persons hailing him with hosannas, and casting their gar-
ments and palm branches in the way : the adjacent hill is also
crowded with persons ready to salute him as he enters the gate
of the city. Engraved by C. Stella, from a drawing.