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.

24. A Lady and Child. The former, having light curling
hair, is elegantly attired in a white satin robe and a ssowered
skirt, and stands on the right, with a pink in her left hand;
the other holds the hand of her child, which is affectionately
looking up at its parent. Some buildings and trees compose
the background.—The companion.

25. A Gentleman and his Son. The former, habited in
the costume of the period, consisting of a bushy wig and a
full black robe, is represented standing in his library, with a
pen in his hand. His attention is at the same time directed
to his son, who is presenting him an apple. Some books,
and other objects, lie on the table ; and through a doorway
at the extremity of the room is seen a garden.
121 in, by 91.—p.
In the Collection of Monsieur M. Martini, Paris.

26. The Interior of a Dutch Kitchen, in which are three
women, one of whom is drawing water at a pump, and the
two others are washing at a tub. Among the various objects,
are, a plate of muscles, a broom, a cask, and a tin pot over-
turned. This highly finished work was formerly in a col-
lection at Middleburg. See No. 3, Vol. 1. p. 50.
1 st. 4 in. by 1 st. 2.—P.
Sold in the Collection of Monsieur Dubois, Paris, 1840.
4700/r. (188Z.)
27. Portrait of a Gentleman, about thirty-six years of age,
habited in a dark dress, relieved by a white collar. He stands
near a table, with a letter in one hand, and the other extended
as if he were speaking to some one.