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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a fair complexion and dark eyes, seen in nearly a front view;
her auburn curling hair is decked with jewels, and her dress
is composed of brown silk, relieved at the bosom with lace,
and a full white ruff standing up round the shoulders, and
broad lace russses to correspond. A curious carved rosary is
suspended in front, and the bosom is adorned with a pearl
cross, and the initials I. M. S. in German characters ; a ring
also is attached round the neck. She is seated in an elbow
chair, on which she leans the left arm, and the right hand is
placed in her lap. This is a clear and luminous production.
3 st. 6| by 2 st. 61.-C.
In the possession of Edward Solly, Esq.

363. Portrait of Pope Urban the Eighth. See description,
No. 1133, Vol. n. Read, “Engraved by C. Galle and L.
Vosterman.”

364. Portrait of Frederic Marselaer, knight and consul at
Brussels, when about fifty years of age, seen in a front view,
having long mustachios and a tuft of beard ; his dress con-
sists of a cloak bordered with fur, over a striped silk vest and
a very full white ruff. Half-length. Etched by B. D. Q.
Described from the print.

365. Portrait of Cardinal Bellarmin. He is habited in
his canonical robes, and seated at a table, on which lie both
open and closed books; he has a cap in one hand, and a pen
in the other; and appears to have suspended his writing, in
order to listen to divine communication, indicated by a ray
of bright light descending from above. Description, No.
1145, Vol. ii. improved. Read also, “Engraved by S. a
Bolswert, both in large and small.11