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.

298. A Monk with a large beard, habited in a mantle
with a hood. Engraved in an embellished oval by Spits.

299. Morning, represented by Phoebus in his car, drawn
by milk-white steeds, clearing the misty clouds and shedding
the refulgence of day throughout the hemisphere; nine
nymphs and a number of cupids attend in his train. This is
a free study for a design of a ceiling. No. 908, Vol. n.,
corrected and improved.
2 st. 2 by 2 st. 5.—P.
Collection of the Earl of Mulgrave, 1832 (14^- gs.)
Ralph Fletcher, Esq., 1838 (19^y.s.)

300. Baucis and Philemon entertaining Jupiter and Mer-
cury. The scene exhibits the interior of a cottage, in which
are the two deities and the aged Philemon seated at table,
while Baucis is in the act of catching their goose to regale
their guests. A basket of fruit and a piece of bread are on
the table. Engraved by Meysens. Described from the print.

301. Baucis and Philemon. In this composition the
deities are seated at a table, on which is a lighted candle, a
plate of meat, and another of eggs ; and Philemon is in the
act of filling Jupiter’s glass with liquor. Mercury is turning
towards Baucis, who is stooping to catch their goose. En-
graved (in the manner of Meysens), and also by Van Loo.
Described from the print.

302. Allegory of the Elements of Earth, Water, and Air,
represented by a river deity, seated, leaning on a vase, with
the goddess Pomona standing before him, holding fruit in her
lap; and Cybele seated on his left. A leopard lying in a