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)

PHILIP WOUWERMANS.

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In his last manner, his predominant tones are gray,
or what is termed silvery; it was at this period that
the very capital picture, known by the title of he
Colombier, now in the collection of Alexander Baring,
Esq., was painted ; and also a very beautiful picture,
representing a view on the sea shore, now in the col-
lection of the Right Honourable Robert Peel, and
formerly the Queen of Spain’s: this latter picture is
said to be the last which the artist produced.
Wouwermans died in 1668, ending a short life, spent
in incessant labour and application.

A DESCRIPTION OF HIS PRINCIPAL PICTURES.
1. A battle of infantry and cavalry, between the Turks and
Germans, &c. Dated 1656.
Collection of P. Klok 1744. . 7Q0sso. 68^
44 in. by 54| in.—C.

2. A Field of Battle. The principal feature in the scene
exhibits a severe rencontre of cavalry, attacking and defending
a bridge; among the combatants may be distinguished a soldier
in scarlet, on a fine gray charger, firing his carbine at a body
of infantry ; and in the rear of the company is a trumpeter
sounding a charge. This is the largest picture which the
writer has seen of this master.
Now in the Musee at the Hague.
50 in. by 96 in.—C.

3. La Chasse a ?Italienne. A landscape, with a hunting
party, composed of two ladies and a gentleman, in full gallop