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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209. Portrait of a Gentleman, about forty years of age,
of a round-shaped face, short dark hair, a tuft of beard and
mustachios, represented in nearly a front view, standing
with the right hand extending down at the side, and holding
his dark-coloured cloak with the other. His dress consists of
a dark grey waistcoat with gold buttons, a buff jacket with
dark grey sleeves, and a white frill, edged with lace.

210. (The Companion.) Portrait of a Lady, about twenty-
eight years of age, of a fair complexion and dark hair, seen
in a three-quarter view. She is attired in a black silk robe
and skirt, a rich yellow bodice marked with waving black
stripes, a full white ruff, and a small cap. The right hand is
placed on her waist, and the other hangs down at her side.
4 ft. by 2 st. 11.—C. ( Enlarged five inches.)
In the Palace of the Hermitage, St. Petersburg.

211. Perseus delivering Andromeda. This splendid pic-
ture represents the hero clad in gorgeous armour, bearing
on his arm the petrific shield of Medusa, alighted from
Pegasus, and advancing with extended hand to the beautiful
princess, who stands naked bound to a rock; three cupids
attend her, one of whom is detaching the cords which bind
her; at the same time Victory is placing a chaplet on the head
of her deliverer, from which a cupid has previously removed
thehelmit; two other cupids hold his fiery Pegasus. Engraved
by Tardieu. See No. 588, Vol u.
3 st- 2| by 4 st. 6.—P.
In the Palace of the Hermitage, St. Petersburg. Worth 1200Z.

212. Cupids adorning a statue of Ceres with festoons of
fruit. The statue of the goddess is placed in a niche, embel-