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)

376 ANTHONY VAN DYCK.
to attribute it to Daniel Mytens, but the inscription, “ setatis
33,” and date 1633, is a period when that painter is believed
to have quitted England, and Van Dyck was exclusively
employed by the king.
7 st. by 4/£.—C.
In the Collection of Earl Fitzwilliam, Wentworth House.

28. Portrait of the same Monarch, clad in a suit of brilliant
steel armour, and wearing buff boots. He is represented stand-
ing erect with a baton in his right hand, and the left resting
on the hilt of his sword. A helmet and a crown are on a
covered table at his side, and a gauntlet lies at his feet. This
is an excellent work of the master. Engraved anonymously
in mezzotinto. Noticed, No. 448, Vol. III. Valued in the
Houghton Collection, 1779, at 200?.
About 6 st. 10 by 4 ft. 2.—C.
In the Palace of the Hermitage, St. Petersburg.

29. Portrait of Henrietta Maria ; representing her fair
oval countenance in a three-quarter view, her dark curling
hair decked with pearls, and her attire composed of a white
satin robe, relieved by a rich point lace collar, embellished
with bows of riband of a geranium red. One hand appears
to raise the skirt of her robe, and the other is extended to a
covered table, on which is a crown. Painted in a clear and
tender tone of colour. This picture corresponds with Nos.
216, 257, 465, 468, Vol. m. Imported about two years ago
from Italy.
About 4 st. 2 by 3 st. 4.—C.
Sold at Auction by Messrs. Christie and Manson, 1842. 500 gs.
Bought for the Marquis of Lansdowne.