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.

Fancy Subjects.
representing Moses striking the rock, now in the Bridgewater
collection. It exhibits, in the most impressive manner, the
qualities of maternal asfection and gratitude. The former is
strikingly pourtrayed by a well-formed woman, clothed in a
blue vesture and a yellow mantle, sitting on the ground,
giving drink from a vase to a thirsty child, who is kneeling
by her side, while a second, a fine chubby boy, having already
partaken of the refreshing beverage, is now reclining on his
parent’s lap. The grateful father of these infants is on his
knees, and with his hands united, appears to be pouring forth
his heartfelt thanks to the bounteous giver of the timely relief.
Three more groups are seen in succession in the receding
landscape.
1 ft- Ik ^n’ i*y 1 ft- 5 in-—0.
Now in the collection of the Marquess of Westminster.
294. Cupids playing. The scene is an umbrageous grove
remarkable for a cluster of lofty trees growing luxuriantly at
the side ; under the shade of these are four cupids, one seated,
and another lying playfully on the ground; three other little
fellows are flying among the boughs of the trees, with wreaths
of flowers in their hands. This picture has become exceedingly
dark by time.
3 st. 4 in. by 2ft. 4 in.—C.
Now in the Palace of the Hennitage, at St. Petersburgh.
295. Cupids amusing themselves with the Hounds of
Adonis. This picture is composed of four infants ; one near
the front is holding a dog by the collar ; a second is blowing
the horn of the huntsman ; and the other two are playing
with the spear and a dog.
2 st. 2 in. by 1 ft. 8 in.—C.
Now in the Palace of the Hermitage, at St. Petersburgh.