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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hand, and turning over its leaves with the other. A scull
lies on the ground behind her.
12| in. by 101.—P.
In the Hermitage Palace, St. Petersburg. Worth 120Z.
20. Lot and his Daughters. A duplicate of this picture,
described, No. 55, Vol. iv., of superlative quality, is in the
Collection of the Duke of Mecklenburg, Ludwigslust.
21. The Entombment. A picture corresponding in compo-
sition with one described, No. 65, Vol. iv., differing only in
the colours of the draperies, and other minor details.
2 st. by \st. 9.—P.
In the Hermitage Palace, St. Petersburg.
22. The Holy Family. A picture corresponding in
composition to one described, No. 69, Vol. iv.
1 st. 3 by 1st. 6.—P.
In the Palace of Willemshoeh, Hesse Cassel.

23. Samson and Delilah. The composition of this picture
differs materially from one described, No. 72, Vol. iv. The
harlot, clad in a white chemise, is seen in a profile view, on
the left, with the unsuspecting Nazarite lying asleep on her
lap; her right hand, containing a pair of scissors, rests on
his shoulder, and her left is raised, and a lock of hair appears
to be falling from her relaxed fingers. The figures are seen
to the knees.
16 in. by 12|.—P.
In the Collection of the Duke of Mecklenburg, Ludwigslust.
24. Pan and Syrinx. See description, No. 85, Vol. iv.;
read, size
1 ft- by 1 st.—P.
Exhibited for private sale in the Collection of the Duchess