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)

WILLIAM MIERIS.

57

13. Joseph and Potiphar’s Wife. The interior of a hand-
some chamber, in which is seen the young Jew retreating
hastily from the presence of his mistress, who, in a fit of
despair and anger, has fallen on her knees, and with agitated
countenance and upraised hands appears to be giving vent to
her vindictive imprecations. Her rich dress of white satin
and linen is loose and detached, and the blue mantle of
Joseph lies in her lap. A silver vase and a candlestick are
on the marble ssoor, and a bed is at the end of the room.
9^- in. by 13.—P.
In the Palace of the Hermitage, St. Petersburg. Worth 120Z.

14. A Sick Lady and her Doctor. A young lady of fair
complexion and light hair, having a blue scarf cast loosely
over the shoulders, leaving the bosom exposed, seated in a
fauteuil, apparently in a fainting fit. Her medical attendant
stands by her side, feeling her pulse. A table, covered with
a rich Turkey carpet, is on her left; and a female attendant
is seen in the back of the room.
9 in. by 7s.—P.
In the Palace of the Hermitage, St. Petersburg. Worth 150Z.

15. A Lady and Gentleman on the terrace of a country
mansion. The former, attired in a light brown satin robe,
bordered with black, and a light blue petticoat, is seated,
with an orange in one hand, and a handkerchief in the other.
The gentleman, wearing a purple cloak and a fur cap, is on
the farther side of a balustrade, followed by a spaniel. A
peacock is also introduced.
11^- in. by 12.—P.
In the Collection of Mr. Vander Hoop, Amsterdam.