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)

•558 ADRIAN VANDER WERF.
29. Isaac blessing his son Jacob. The aged patriarch is
represented sitting in bed, naked to the waist; his counte-
nance, seen in a profile view, is animated with lively feeling,
while he bestows the benediction intended for his elder son
Esau, upon the disguised Jacob, who sits on the bed, with
his hands united, and his attention directed to his father.
Rebecca, clothed in an ample mantle of a grey hue, stands
by, with her hands clasped, listening with marked satis-
faction to the recital of the bounteous blessing, and the suc-
cessful result of her delusive scheme.
\st. U| by lst, 6i_p.
In the Museum at Berlin.

30. Jacob blessing the two sons of Joseph. The vene-
rable patriarch is represented in a recumbent position in
bed, reclining on his left arm, and placing his right hand on
the head of his youngest grandson, while the left touches the
head of the elder; the two boys are kneeling at the side of
the couch, and their father Joseph stands near them, and, by
the action of his hands, appears to be desirous of correcting
the supposed error of his father in thus placing the dexter
hand on the youngest’s head. An excellent production. See
No. 114, Vol. iv. improved.
In the Museum at Berlin. Worth 400Z.

31. Reposo of the Holy Family. The several persons
composing the picture are grouped near a building, against
which grows a guelder rose. The Virgin, clothed in a yellow
vest and a blue mantle, sits in a profile view, resting her
elbow on a plinth. Close by her side, and in front, are the
infants St. John and the Saviour, affectionately caressing
each other; the former is kneeling, and the latter seated on
the ground. St. Joseph is behind the Virgin, asleep; and