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 (Band 9): Supplement (London: Smith and Son, 1842)

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PETER VAN SLINGELANDT.

pan on it, a jug, and a coffee pot, are by her side, as are also
two tubs and a bunch of carrots. An exquisitely finished
picture.
10 in. by 8.—P.
In the Palace of the Hermitage. Worth 150Z.

4. The Lace Maker. A young woman of a pleasing coun-
tenance, dressed in a purple jacket, a brown skirt, and a blue
apron, seated, with a cushion and bobbins on her lap, work-
ing lace; but from which her attention is drawn by an inte-
resting girl, who is amusing an infant in a chair. Behind
the former is a table, covered with a green cloth, on which
are a jug, a candlestick, some bread, and a white napkin.
A handsome projecting chimney, and a variety of appropriate
objects, contribute to give picturesque effect to this excellent
picture. See No. 6, Vol. I. p. 51.
18-j in. by 15^.
In the possession of Mdme. Backer, Amsterdam.

5. An old Man, of a thin countenance, and a grey beard,
leaning on the half-door of a house, eating a herring, which
he holds in his hand. He has on a bluish coloured cap, and
a brown patched jacket.
11| by 9.—P.
In the Collection of the Duke of Mecklenburg, Ludwigslust.
Worth 80 gs.

6. The Interior of a Kitchen, in which a pretty maid-servant
is occupied scouring pots. A variety of culinary utensils,
and other objects, add to the picturesque effect of this exqui-
sitely finished picture.
13 in. by 17.—P.
Thomas Emmerson, Esq. 1829. 140 gs.