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.

Mythological Subjects.
of the highest excellence, in drawing, composition, and
colouring. Engraved by N. Loir.
3ft. 2 in. by 4/L 8 in.—C. sabout.)
Collection of the Prince de Carignan, 1742. . 1105/s. 44Z.
- M. Robit, . . Paris, 1801. . 8520ys. 341Z.
Exhibited in the British Gallery in 1832.
Now in the collection of Lady Clarke, of Oak Hill.

201. Venus appearing to JEneas. This composition differs
very materially from the preceding ; for the goddess is here
represented enveloped in an ample mantle, which ssutters in
the air behind her, standing in a splendid car looking at her
son, and pointing to the gorgeous armour and arms destined
for his use, which are attached to the bole of a tree at the side.
The warrior corresponds, both in attitude and dress, with that
in the above picture, with the exception that the position is
reversed. He wears a helmet decked with plumes, and his
armour is partly concealed by a mantle; one hand is advanced,
and the other extended at his side, expressing admiration
mingled with surprise. Behind him is a river deity recumbent
on a bank, and a group of cupids attend the goddess. The
scene exhibits a bold rocky site. Engraved by Franc Aquila.

202. Venus and Cupid. The goddess, fatigued by the
chase, is represented reposing on some white drapery by the
side of a bank, and Cupid lies asleep at her feet. A little
retired are seen three shepherds peeping from behind a hill at
the sleeping deity.
2 st. 7 in. by 3st. 6 in.—C.
Now in the Public Gallery, at Dresden.