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 (Part 1) (London: Smith and Son, 1829)

50 PETER VAN SLINGELANDT.
It has been justly observed, that excessive attention
to minutiae, is not only incompatible with genius, but
also fails in its intended object; namely, a faithful
representation of nature : and the works of this painter
verifies the truth of this opinion;—they are curiosities,
so far as regards the finishing and the purity of colour
—but, as pictures, are feeble in drawing, expression, and
effect, and require to be viewed near, in order to see
their merit. Their peculiar qualities have, however,
always found admirers; and their rarity will always
command suitable prices from the amateur.

A DESCRIPTION OF HIS PRINCIPAL PICTURES.
1. An Interior, with a company of five figures.
Collection of M. Bout . Amst., 1733. . 1050 fio. 947.
20| in. by 17| in.—P.

2. The Puppet-show Man.
Collection of M. Bout .... 1733. . 600 Jlo. 541.

3. The Interior of a kitchen, with a woman occupied in
washing.
Collection of Schonborn . . . 1738. . 690 sso. 62l.
17 in. by 14 in.—P.
4. An Interior, with a woman suckling a child.
Collection of Schonborn . . . 1738. . 410 sso. 371.
20 in. by 16 in.—P.