145. A Man seated at a table, on which is an open book.
146. An old Man seated, resting his arm on a book.
147. An old Man without a beard. Dated 1631.
148. An old Man with a short beard, leaning on a staff.
149. An old Man with a long beard, in the dress of a Persian. Dated
1631.
150. The Blind Jew, standing with his back to the spectator, leaning on
a staff.
151. Two Figures in Venetian Dresses.
152. A Doctor feeling the Pulse of a Patient.
153. The Skater.
*154. The Hog with his Legs tied. Dated 1643.
155. A little Dog lying asleep.
156. A Shell, known under the appellation of "The Damier." Dated 1650.
Beggars.
157. A Beggar seated, with his hands united.
158. A Beggar and his Wife.
159. A Beggar standing, resting both hands on a staff.
160. A Beggar standing, holding a stick in his right hand.
161. A Beggar Man and a Woman, standing in conversation. Dated 1630.
162. A Beggar Man and a Woman by the side of a Bank.
163. A Beggar with a Stick in his right Hand. In the manner of Callot.
164. A Beggar in a slashed Cloak. Dated 1631.
165. A Beggar Woman, with a calebash hanging behind her.
166. A Beggar, wearing a fur cap, and resting both hands on a staff.
167. An old Beggar Woman asking Charity. Dated 1646.
168. Lazarus Klap, or the Dumb Beggar. Dated 1631.
169. A Beggar with a wooden Leg, standing with his hands behind him.
170. A Beggar sitting at the side of a Wall.
171. A Beggar sitting on a Bank. Dated 1630.
172. A Beggar sitting, with his Dog by his side. Dated 1651.
*173. Three Beggars at the Door of a House. Dated 1648.
174. A Beggar with one Hand in the Breast of his Jacket, in a cold day.
Dated 1634.
175. A Beggar with his Hands behind him.
176. A Beggar with a wooden Leg, and a stick in his hand.
177. A Peasant with his Hands behind him, and a basket at his feet.
178. A Peasant Woman with a Bottle attached to her Waist.
179. A Beggar. This is merely a sketch.
180. A Beggar Man and a Woman walking side by side.
181. A Beggar wrapped up in his Mantle.
182. A Sick Beggar lying on the ground.
Academical Subjects.
183. The French Bed. Dated 1646.
184. The Friar among the Corn.
185. The Flute Player and the Shepherdess. Dated 1642.
186. An old Man sleeping, and a couple caressing.
187. A pot-bellied Man, with a pack at his back, and a pouch by his
side. Dated 1630.
188. A Woman crouching under a Tree. Dated 1631.
189. A Painter drawing after a Model.
190. A naked Man, seated. Dated 1646.
191. Academical Figures of Men.
192. The Bathers. Dated 1631.
193. A Man sitting naked for a Model. Dated 1646.
194. A Woman sitting before a Dutch Stove.
195. A Woman sitting naked on a Bank.
196. A Woman at the Bath. Dated 1658.
197. A Woman sitting naked with her feet in the water. Dated 1558.
198. Venus in the Bath. She is seated at the foot of a tree, with her
feet in the stream.
*199. A Naked Woman sitting on a Bed, with an arrow in her hand. Dated
1661.
200. Antiope, Jupiter, and a Satyr. Dated 1659.
201. A Woman lying asleep on a Couch. A Satyr in the background.
202. A Negress lying on a Couch. Dated 1658.
Landscapes.
203. A Landscape, in which is introduced a cow.
204. A Landscape, distinguished by a large tree growing by the side of a
house.
205. A Landscape, with a bridge, styled "Six's Bridge." Dated 1645.
206. A View of Omval, near Amsterdam. Dated 1645.
*207. A View of Amsterdam.
[Illustration: VIEW OF AMSTERDAM]
[Illustration: COTTAGE WITH WHITE PALINGS]
208. A Landscape, with a huntsman on a road, followed by two dogs.
*209. A Landscape, known under the appellation of "The Three Trees."
Dated 1643.
*210. A Landscape, distinguished by a man carrying a yoke of pails.
211. A Landscape, with a canal, on the banks of which are two houses
embosomed in trees. Washed in bistre, or India ink.
212. A Landscape; the scene is remarkable for a coach passing along a
road in the centre of the view.
213. A Landscape, with a terrace, and a road over it in the centre.
*214. A Landscape, with a village situate near the high road. Dated
1650.
215. A View of the village of Randorp, remarkable for an old tower, of
a square form. Dated 1650.
216. A Landscape, in the foreground of which may be noticed a man
seated, drawing.
217. A Landscape, with a pond, on the bank of which sits a woman with a
child in her lap; a shepherd stands behind her. Dated 1644.
218. A View in Holland. Some cottages among trees are seen in the
centre, and a canal flows along the front.
219. A Landscape, representing a woody scene, with a vista on the right.
Dated 1652.
220. A Landscape, with an old tower rising above the roofs of some
houses.
*221. A Landscape distinguished by a road leading to a village, on which
is a shepherd with a flock of sheep. Dated 1636.
222. A Landscape, with a cottage and barn. Dated 1641.
223. A Landscape, with a large tree and a cottage on the left, and
divided obliquely by a canal. Dated 1641.
224. A Landscape, remarkable for an obelisk standing on the left, and a
village stretching along the distance.
225. A Landscape, with three houses on the left, backed by trees, and
near these is a woman followed by a dog; on the opposite side is a
canal, with a sailing vessel on it.
226. A Landscape, with a cluster of trees at the side of a road; a
second road divides the scene in the centre.
227. A Landscape, with a cottage on the left, and in the centre an alley
of trees; close to the front is a man with a stick on his shoulder.
228. A Landscape, with a large piece of water. The name and date are
inscribed at the foot of the trunk of a tree on the right. Dated 1645.
229. A Landscape, with a cottage near the middle, on either side of
which is a tree, and in front an enclosure of paling.
*230. A View, supposed to be that of the house in which the artist was
born, and the adjacent windmill. Dated 1641.
231. The Gold-weigher's Field. The scene is remarkable for a mansion
placed near the centre, and a wood stretching along the left of it; on
the right is seen the steeple of a church rising above some trees. Dated
1651.
232. A Landscape, distinguished by a canal, on which are two swans.
Dated 1650.
*233. A Landscape, with a canal, and a boat lying alongside the shore.
Dated 1650.
234. A Landscape, with a canal in front, at which a cow is drinking.
235. A View of a Village, remarkable for an old square tower. Dated
1653.
236. A Landscape, with a river on the left, on which is seen the half of
a boat.
237. A Landscape, in which may be noticed a little man, and in the
distance two windmills and a steeple.
238. A Landscape of an upright form, having a large tree in the middle,
and a man and a woman in front.
239. A Landscape, with a farm-house partly concealed by trees, and
surrounded by a wood fence.
240. A Landscape, with a river, on which are two sailing boats, and on
the left of the print is seen a man seated on a barge, angling.
241. A Landscape, traversed obliquely by a canal, on the bank of which
sits a man, angling.
242. A Landscape, distinguished by a low house built on the bank of a
canal, and above the roof of which rises the gable of a second house;
near these are some trees and a boarded fence.
243. A Landscape, in which may be noticed a house of two stories high,
a windmill, and a river with a sailing boat on it.
244. A Landscape, divided by a canal; in the centre rises a large tree,
near which is a cottage partly concealed by trees. Dated 1659.
245. A Landscape, with a barn filled with hay, adjacent to which is a
cottage with a fence in front of it, and a clump of trees.
246. A Landscape, with a canal in front, and a boat on it; the scene is
further distinguished by a large cottage, with the upper part of the
door open.
247. A Landscape, with a large house on the right, constructed of wood,
and having three chimneys; beyond this object are two hovels surrounded
by trees, at the foot of which flows a river.
248. A Landscape, on the left of which may be noticed a peasant drawing
water from a well, behind which grows a lofty tree. A dray-cart is also
introduced.
249. A Landscape. This scene is distinguished by a chateau with eight
pointed towers. This is doubted by M. de Claussin.
250. A Landscape, with several trees in the distance, in addition to
which may be noticed a large trunk of a tree, and in front of it is a
bull attached by a cord.
251. A Village Scene. The view represents, on the right, two houses with
pointed roofs; above which rises a round tower.
252. This view exhibits a portion of a village, with six thatched
houses, only one of which is shadowed and finished. Dated 1659.
253. A Landscape, with a large canal extending throughout the scene, on
the banks of which are two men angling.
Portraits of Men.
254. Portrait of a Man, seen in nearly a front view, with his left hand
resting on a table. Dated 1642.
255. Portrait of a young Man, seated, with his right hand placed on his
thigh, and the left on his breast. Dated 1650.
256. Portrait of an old Man. He is in the act of raising the right hand
to his bonnet.
257. Portrait of an old Man, seen in nearly a front view. He appears to
be seated, and his attention is directed downwards.
258. Portrait of a Man, with long straight hair covered with a cap; a
chain is suspended round his neck, to which is attached a cross. Dated
1641.
259. An old Man with a long beard, having on a fur cap, and a large
mantle, sitting in an arm-chair.
260. A man with a short beard, represented in a front view, with a fur
cap on his head, and dressed in an embroidered mantle. Dated 1631.
261. Portrait of Jan Antonides Vander Linden. He wears a handsome robe,
and is represented in a garden, with a book in his hand.
262. An old Man, with a square-shaped beard, a fur cap on his head, and
the right hand placed on his belt. Dated 1640.
*263. Portrait of Janus Silvius. He is represented in nearly a front
view, dressed in a robe bordered with fur, a ruff, and a cap, and seated
at a table, with one hand placed on the other. Dated 1633.
264. An old Man with a long beard, seated at a table, with both hands on
a book.
265. A young Man seated at a table, on which are some books. He has on a
cap, and wears a robe lined with fur. Dated 1637.
266. Portrait of Manasseh Ben Israel. He is distinguished by a pointed
beard, and is seen in a front view, having on a broad-brimmed hat, and
a large collar. Dated 1636.
*267. Portrait of Dr. Faustus. This person is represented in a profile
view, having on a white cap and a robe, standing, with one hand on a
table, and the other on his chair.
268. Portrait of Renier Hanslo. He is seen in a front view, seated at a
table, on which is placed a large open book. Dated 1641.
269. Portrait of Clement de Jonge, a print dealer. He is seated in
nearly a front view, wearing a slouched hat, a mantle, and a small
collar; he wears gloves, and the right hand is placed in front. Dated
1642.
270. Portrait of Abraham France, an amateur of prints. He is seated in
an arm-chair examining a print which he holds in his right hand.
*271. Portrait of the elder Haaring. He is represented in a front view,
seated, resting both arms on the elbows of his chair, and the fingers of
his right appear to hold a pinch of snuff.
*272. Portrait of young Haaring, son of the preceding Burgomaster. He is
seen in a front view, apparently seated, with his right hand resting on
the elbow of his chair. Dated 1655.
*273. Portrait of young Lutma, a celebrated goldsmith. He is seated,
holding in his right hand a metal figure. Upon a table near him are a
silver tazza, and other objects relative to his occupation. Dated 1656.
274. Portrait of Jean Asselyn, surnamed Crabatje. He is represented
standing in a front view, having on a slouched hat; his body is
enveloped in a mantle, and his right hand rests on a table, on which are
a palette and several books.
*275. Portrait of Ephraim Bonus, a Jew doctor. He appears to be in the
act of descending some stairs, and his right hand is placed on the
baluster. His dress consists of a high-crowned hat, and a pendent frill.
Dated 1647.
276. Portrait of Utenbogardus, a Dutch minister. He is seen in a front
view, seated, holding with his right hand a book, which lies open on a
table. (_Oval._) Dated 1635.
*277. Portrait of Jean Silvius, a learned man and a minister. This print
is enclosed in an oval, around which is written, _Spes mea Christus_, &c.
*278. Portrait of Utenbogaerd, known under the appellation of the "Gold
Weigher." He is seated, holding a pen in his right hand, which rests on
a large book lying open on a table. His attention is directed to a youth,
to whom he is giving a bag of money. Dated 1639.
279. Portrait of Coppenol, a celebrated writing master, styled "The
Little Coppenol." He is seated at a table, holding a pen in his right
hand, which he rests on some paper, and the left is also placed on the
same sheet; a boy stands behind him, with his hat in his hand.
*280. Portrait of Coppenol, called "The Great," to distinguish it from
the preceding. He is also seated near a table, holding with both hands a
sheet of paper, and between the fingers of the right is a pen.
*281. Portrait of Tolling, a Lawyer. He is seen in a front view, seated
at a table, on which is a large book, resting both arms on the elbows of
his chair, and holding his spectacles in his hand; he has on a slouched
hat.
*282. Portrait of the Burgomaster, Jan Six, when twenty-nine years old.
He is represented full-length, standing near an open window, engaged in
reading a book, which he holds with both hands. This precious work of
Rembrandt is dated 1647.
Fancy Heads of Men.
283. A Head of an Asiatic, seen in a front view, having on a calotte.
The dress consists of a furred robe, adorned with a gold chain and a
medal. Signed, Rembrandt, Venitiis fecit. Dated 1635.
284. A Head of a similar person, seen in a profile view, having on a
turban, and a robe bordered with fur. Signed, Rembrandt, Venitiis fecit.
285. A third Head, Asiatic; he has a large beard, and is seen in a
profile view, having on a turban, decked in front with a feather.
Signed, Rembrandt, Venitiis fecit, 1635.
286. The Bust of a Man, with long hair, and a short frizzled beard, seen
in nearly a profile view, having on the usual shaped cap peculiar to the
master.
287. The Bust of an old Man, with a long beard, seen in nearly a front
view. He has on a fur cap, and wears a mantle, attached in front by
clasps.
288. The Bust of an old Man, with a long beard, and a bald head in
front; he is seen in a front view, bending a little forward, in such a
manner as to throw a shadow over the face.
289. An old Man, seen in a profile view, having a short beard and a bald
head. His dress consists of a robe bordered with fur. Dated 1630.
290. The Bust of an old Man without a beard, having a bald head, and
seen in a profile view.
291. The Bust of an old Man, seen in a profile view, with a bald head,
inclined a little forward. Dated 1630.
292. A small Bust of an old Man, with a bald head, which is bent
considerably forward; the face is seen in a three-quarter view.
293. The Bust of an old Man, with a beard and frizzled hair, seen in a
three-quarter view. Dated 1631.
294. The Bust of an old Man, with a bald head, which inclines forward,
and is turned a little to the right; the mouth is considerably open.
Dated 1631.
295. A small Bust of an aged Man without a beard; the face is turned
towards the right, and a large fur cap covers the head.
296. The Bust of an elderly Man, with a short frizzled beard. He is seen
in a three-quarter view, having on a turned-up cap; the mouth is open,
and he appears to be calling to some one.
297. A Head very similar to the preceding, but smaller in size, and
extremely rare.
298. A small Bust, the head of which partakes of the character of a
Turkish slave. He has on a large high cap, turned up. The body is
slightly sketched out.
299. A very small Bust of a Man, similar in character to the preceding;
seen in a profile view, having mustacheos. He has on a cap, the upper
part of which hangs over, and a frill surrounds the neck.
300. The Bust of a Man, seen in a front view, having on a cap in the
shape of a calotte, and a mantle bordered with carmine.
301. The Bust of a Man, with the head uncovered and seen in a front
view; his hair is frizzled, and his mouth a little on one side.
302. The Head of an old Man, with a short beard and a bald crown; his
neck is enveloped in fur. The shoulders are only slightly indicated.
303. The Bust of a Man, represented in a three-quarter view, with the
head bending forward. He has on a fur cap, and a robe bordered with fur,
which is open in front, and shows a vest under it. Dated 1631.
304. The Bust of a Man, seen in nearly a profile view, having a pouting
mouth, resembling a negro, and a short frizzled beard. He has on a
calotte, and a robe bordered with fur, attached in front with a single
button.
305. A Bust of an old Man, with a grey beard and bald in front,
represented in a three-quarter view, with the head inclining. He has on
a hairy coat with a collar. Dated 1630.
306. A Half-figure of a young Man, represented in a profile view, having
short frizzled hair. He wears a large cravat enriched with lace, and a
coat with large sleeves and girt with a belt. Dated 164-**; the last
figure is omitted.
307. A Bust of a Man, seen in a three-quarter view, having mustacheos.
He has on a large hat with a broad brim, a coat buttoned in front, and a
pendent frill. Dated 1630.
308. A Bust of an old Man with a large beard, seen in nearly a front
view, with a fur cap on.
309. A Bust of an old Man, with a large square-shaped beard, seen in a
three-quarter view. He has a cap of the usual shape, and a robe bordered
with fur. Dated 1637.
310. A Bust of an old Man, with a similar beard to the last. The face is
represented in a three-quarter view, having on a large cap, and a robe
bordered with fur.
311. A Bust of an old Man with a pointed beard, seen in a three-quarter
view, with a bald front, and the eyes bent downwards; the body is
enveloped in a cloak.
312. A Bust of an old Man with a straight beard, seen in a profile view.
He has on a small pointed cap. Dated 1631.
313. A Philosopher, with a large square-shaped beard, seen in a profile
view, having on a large cap decked with fur; an hour-glass and a skull
are faintly introduced. Engraved on wood. This print is doubted by the
Chevalier Claussins.
314. An elderly Man, represented in a three-quarter view, apparently
seated; he has mustacheos, and a tuft of beard, and wears a large
high cap, and a robe bordered with white fur. Dated 1630.
315. A small Bust of a Man, seen in a front view, with the usual shaped
cap on his head, and the body enveloped in a mantle. Dated 1631.
316. A Bust of a Man, seen in a profile view, having on a cap with
pendent ear straps; the shoulders are covered with a mantle, relieved
by a small frill.
317. A Bust of a Man with a bald head, seen in a three-quarter view;
the shoulders are covered with a mantle bordered with fur. Dated 1631.
318. A Bust of an old Man, with a very large square-shaped beard, seen
in nearly a front view. The head inclines forward, and the eyes are
directed downwards. Dated 1630.
319. A very small Head, of a grotesque character, seen in a profile
view, having on a fur cap, surrounded by a band.
320. Another small Head, having the appearance of being that of a
beggar; the mouth is open, as if he were calling to some one; he has
on a pointed cap, and a coat attached by a single button.
321. A Bust of a young Man, the head only of which is finished. He has
on a large slouched hat.
322. A Bust of a young Man, with a hat on, of the same form as the
preceding.
323. A Bust of a young Man, with a cap on, decked with feathers, and
represented at a window. M. Claussins thinks this to be of a doubtful
kind.
324. A Bust of a Man, with mustacheos, and frizzled hair, which falls on
the right shoulder.
325. A Bust of an old Man, with mustacheos, and a tuft of beard,
represented in a three-quarter view, having on a high fur cap, and
a fur cloak.
326. A Bust of an old Man, with a long beard, and a bald head in front,
seen in a profile view; a robe, bordered with fur, covers his shoulders.
327. A Bust of a Man, with a cap on, decked with feathers. He is seen in
a front view, having a beard and mustacheos, and wearing a frill round
the neck.
328. A Bust of an old Man, with a white beard, having on a turned-up
cap, and a mantle bordered with fur.
329. A Man, having the appearance of a negro, represented in nearly a
profile view. He has on a turban decked with a feather, and holds a cane
in the right hand.
Portraits of Women.
*330. Portrait of a Woman, styled, "The great Jewish Bride." She is
seated, resting her right hand on the elbow of her chair, and holding
a roll of papers in the left.
331. A Head, similar to that of the preceding print, and supposed by
some amateurs to have been a study for it, but M. Claussins, in his
catalogue, combats that opinion.
*332. Portrait of a Woman, styled, "The little Jewish Bride." Her face
is seen in a three-quarter view, and she appears to be standing, with
her hands crossed on her waist. Dated 1633.
333. An aged Woman, seated at a table, with her hands placed one on the
other; a black veil covers her head, and a mantle, bordered with fur,
envelopes her shoulders.
334. An aged Woman; she appears to be also seated, and is seen in a
three-quarter view, with a kind of bonnet on her head, and a veil over
it; her dress terminates in a frill.
335. Portrait of a young Woman, seen in nearly a profile view, seated
near a table, on which is a book; her right hand is concealed by her
robe, and the left placed on the book. Dated 1634.
336. An aged Woman meditating over a book. She is seated, having her
right hand under her robe, and the left on a book lying on a table.
A half-figure, looking to the left.
337. Portrait of a Woman, seen in a profile view. Her hair is tastefully
arranged, and decked with pearls; two rows of the same adorn her neck,
and the sleeves of her robe are open. Dated 1634.
338. Portrait of an elderly Woman, seen in a profile view. She is
seated, with the left hand placed on her breast, and the right on the
elbow of her chair. Dated 1631.
339. A Bust Portrait of the Mother of Rembrandt, represented in nearly
a front view, with a veil on her head. Her left hand is placed on her
breast. Dated 1631.
340. An elderly Woman sleeping. She appears to have been fatigued with
reading, and having removed her spectacles from her eyes, has fallen
asleep while resting her head on her hand.
341. An aged Woman, resembling the Mother of Rembrandt. She is seen in a
three-quarter view, with a linen covering over her head, which falls on
her shoulders. Dated 1633.
342. A Head of an elderly Woman, having also the resemblance of
Rembrandt's Mother. She is seen in a front view, with the mouth
compressed. She has on a cap of the usual form. Dated 1628.
343. A Bust of an elderly Woman, having the same character as the
preceding. She is seen in a three-quarter view, with a covering on the
head, turned up over the right ear, and falling on the left. Dated 1628.
344. A Bust of the Mother of Rembrandt. She is seen in a front view,
with the usual kind of cap on the head, and a robe bordered with fur,
which is only slightly sketched in.
345. An old Woman in a black veil. This bust represents the face in a
three-quarter view; the veil falls on the shoulders, and her robe is
turned up with fur. Dated 1631.
346. A young Woman, represented in nearly a profile view, with a basket
on her right arm, and a pouch suspended to the left. She has on a small
flat hat, and a tippet over her shoulders.
347. A Bust of a Moorish Woman, seen in nearly a profile view, having on
her head a scarf turned up in front, decked with a feather, and falling
behind her head.
348. A Bust of an aged Woman, lightly etched. She is seen in a
three-quarter view, with a bonnet on, in the form of a turban, and
lappets hanging on either side, and the dress consists of a fur robe.
349. A Bust of a Woman, seen in a three-quarter view, with the head
enveloped in a kerchief, the ends of which hang on either side. The body
is unfinished.
350. A Head of an elderly Woman, seen in a three-quarter view, with the
eyes bent downwards.
351. A Woman seated, resting her head on her hand, and turning over the
leaves of a book with the other.
352. An elderly Woman, seen in nearly a profile view, with spectacles
on, and holding with both hands a book, which she appears to be reading.
Studies of Heads and Other Objects.
353. A Head of Rembrandt, together with studies of old Men and Women,
and other objects, on the same plate.
354. A Study of a Horse, two Heads, a part of a House, and other
objects, on the same plate.