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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uncovered on some scarlet drapery, with an attendant behind
her; a second, partly covered with a fur mantle, is crouching
down with her back to the spectator; and the remaining two
stand in front of the latter; beyond these is a fifth dressing
herself. In the back-ground is introduced a fountain, adorned
with the Graces. Three cupids are also seen descending,
bearing ssowers in their hands.
2 st. 6 by \st. 10.—P.
In the Gallery of the Sans Souci, Potsdam.

161. An Allegorical Subject allusive to the Government of
Marie de Medici. Henry the Fourth, under the form of
Mars, is advancing, guided by Minerva, towards a naked
female, from whom the latter has received a lock of hair, and
is handing it to the warrior. Behind them are Pomona and
a cupid. Time, accompanied by three cupids, is passing over
their heads.—Description, No. 354. Vol. II., improved.
5 st. 1 by 6 st. 8.—C.
In the Gallery of the Sans Souci, Potsdam.

162. The Birth of Venus. The beautiful goddess is repre-
sented quitting the element of her birth, and stepping into a
car composed of a sea shell, holding at the same time her
streaming locks with both hands. Three Nereides attend her,
one of whom holds shells and corals, a second has strings of
pearls, and the remaining one is in the arms of a Triton. On
the opposite side are two other Tritons with conch shells.
The Loves sport in air around her. The figures are col-
lossal size.—Description No. 356. Vol. n., improved. Etched
by Spruyt.
In the Gallery of the Sans Souci, Potsdam.