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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25. St. Ann instructing the Virgin. For description, see
No. 77, Vol. II. For engravers, read, “Bolswert, Aubert,
and Clouet.” Kaukerken has engraved the same composi-
tion, with omissions and variations, yvhich is repeated by
S. a Bolswert.

26. St. Ann instructing the Virgin. A finished study for
the preceding.
\st. 5 by \st. Oi-P.
In the Collection of the Earl of Ashburnham.

27. The Entombment. A composition of five figures,
representing the body of the Saviour lying on the lap of the
Virgin, with the head resting on her hand ; her eyes, stream-
ing with tears, are directed upwards. An angel stands by
the knees of the Saviour, weeping ; and the Magdalen is em-
bracing his hand. St. John is close behind the Virgin.
Description, No. 78, Vol. II. improved. Engraved by Lau-
wers and C. Dalle. In the print by the former engraver are,
a silver salver containing the crown of thorns, nails, and
sponge.
28. The Entombment. The Saviour is here placed in a
side view, on a large stone, with his back leaning against the
side of the cave. Two infant angels stand on the farther
side of the body, one of whom holds the arms, and the other,
with clasped hands, is bewailing the event. The three
crosses are seen on a distant hill. Engraved by C. Dalle.
Described from the print.

29. The Virgin, with the Infant Saviour and St. Joseph,
a parrot, &c. See description, No. 83, Vol. II.; and read,
for 700?. “ 1,200?.”
In the Academy at Antwerp.