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 PAUL RUBENS.

persons, one of whom is on horseback. St. Joseph stands
behind the Virgin near a shed. — See also No. 156, Vol. II.
9 st. 6 by 7 st. 1.—C.
In the Gallery of the Sans Souci, Potsdam.

157. Christ triumphant over Sin and Death. The Saviour,
clothed in a scarlet mantle, which passes over the right
shoulder and ssoats in the air behind, and a white vesture
round his loins, is stepping forward with one foot on the
head of the serpent, and resting the end of a spear held in
his right hand on a skull; two angels, bearing emblems of
peace and victory, attend him.—Painted in a free and hasty
manner. Engraved by Bolswert. No. 348, improved.
6 ft. by 4 st. 6.—C.
In the Gallery of the Sans Souci, Potsdam.

158. St. Cecilia, clothed in a green vesture and a rich
yellow skirt, seated in a temple playing on an organ; her
countenance and eyes are directed upwards. Two angels on
her right appear to be enraptured with the sweet harmony of
her music, a third angel is in front climbing up to strike the
instrument, and a fourth is seen above listening.—A most
brilliant production. Description No. 350, Vol. ii., improved.
Engraved by Witdouc and S. a Bolswert. The same subject,
in which are only two angels, is also engraved by Panneels,
Lommelin, and anonymously.
5 st. 9| by 4/b—C.

159. The Exaltation, or Ascension of the Virgin, No. 352.
Vol. II. is a copy.
In the Potsdam Gallery.
160. Nymphs Bathing. The principle group in this pic-
ture is composed of four nymphs, one of whom is seated