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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over the centre arch are seen, Philip I and II of Spain,
and on either side are whole-length figures of Philip III and
IV, above which are those of Maximilian and the Emperor
Charles, both of whom are seated. Above the balcony is a
picture, representing the alliance of the Archduke Maximi-
lian, with the Princess Mary of Burgundy. See No. 94,
Vol. II. And the whole is surmounted by the statues of
Jupiter, and other emblematical figures.

410. Arch the Fifth, styled Arcus Philippei posterior, cor-
responds in its architectural arrangement with the preceding.
In the balcony are introduced the portraits of Prince Albert
and his consort Clara, and on either side are four figures, in
whole length, of distinguished persons ; in the centre above
the balcony, is an emblematical subject of the Union of the
Houses of Austria. See No. 96, Vol. n. And a number of
appropriate figures surmount the centre and cornices.
411. Arch the Sixth, styled Portions Csesareo-Austriaca,
exhibits an erection of great extent, and is composed of five
arched doorways, under four of which are statues of sovereigns
and princes ; and the intermediate spaces are embellished
with cariatides. The centre is surmounted by a lofty
pyramid, on either side of which are spiral columns, and at
the top of either extremity of the arch, are figures of Victory
bearing banners.
412. Arch the Seventh presents an erection of plain
Roman architecture, pierced with three arched doorways,
over which is a large picture representing the apotheosis of
the Infanta Isabella. See No. 97, Vol. n. The cornices are
surmounted by candelabri.