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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Mythological Subjects.
chest; a cupid stands by him; and a second is ssying above,
towards the metamorphosed Daphne. This excellent work of
art is distinguished by high classical feeling and masterly
execution.
2 st. 3 in. by 1 ft. 10 in.—C.
Collection of Lord Radstock, 1826. (by Mr. Christie) 295 gs.
Now in the collection of the Earl of Northwick.
A picture representing the preceding subject was sold in the
collection of M. Juliot, Paris, 1793, for 1800fs., 'IQl.', and
another by Mr. Christie, 1801, 200^?.

189- Venus and Adonis. The beautiful goddess is repre-
sented naked, recumbent upon a bank asleep, and Adonis
lying with his head on her bosom and his arms across her
waist. Two cupids appear to be keeping watch near their
heads; and upon a rocky eminence beyond them, is a river
god reclining on a cornucopia and an urn; from the latter
issues a stream, which ripples among the rocks. On the
opposite side is a group of five cupids in pursuit of a hare;
above are seen four others ssoating in a cloud, which over-
shadows the sleeping lovers, and conceals in part the car of
the goddess. Two hounds, eager for the chase, are attached
to a tree in the centre : quivers, bows, and arrows, lie scattered
around. Engraved by Richard Earlom, from the picture
when in the collection of Sir Joshua Reynolds.
2ft. 5^ in. by 3ft. 3 in.—C.

190. Venus and Adonis. The subject is introduced in the
fore-ground of a woody scene. The beautiful goddess is
extended on her back asleep, while the youthful hunter,
reclining by her side, is gazing on her charming form, and