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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a house, with her hand placed on her lap, looking sorrow-
fully at an egg which lies broken on the ground. A basket
containing eggs is by her side, and a vine overspreads the
adjacent wall.
8^ in. by 6| (copper.')
In the Palace of the Hermitage. Worth 150 gs.

9. Portrait of the Artist. He is dressed in a salmon-
coloured coat, with slashed sleeves, and a white ruff; and is
seated in an arm-chair, looking towards the spectator. His
hat and a glass of wine are on a table by his side.
7^ in. by 5|.—P.
In the Palace of the Hermitage.

10. Portrait of a fine portly Lady, of a fair complexion
and light hair, dressed in a black silk gown and a light grey
satin skirt of varied hues, embroidered with gold, a point
lace neckerchief and ruffles. She is seated at a table covered
with green velvet, on which she rests her right arm. A silver
dish, a yellow scarf, and a cloak, are on the table ; and a red
curtain is suspended above/ This is a most elaborately
finished work.
144 in. by 9.—P. (arched.)
In the Palace of the Hermitage.

11. A Boy at an arch-window, blowing bubbles. See des-
cription, No. 5, Vol. i. p. 64.
A fisth picture of this subject, corresponding in every respect with
the one in the Hague Museum, is in the Royal Collection, Buck-
ingham House.