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 2) (London: Smith and Son, 1830)

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scarlet jacket, is clambering over the trunk of the tree, and
another is sounding a horn; these are seconded in their efforts
by two horsemen, who are on the farther side of the boar, and
one of them is piercing it in the head with a sword; two of their
companions are galloping up from the left to the attack; and in
the opposite side is a boy holding two dogs in a leash ; through
an opening in the forest is seen a second party of gentlemen in
pursuit of wild boars. The figures and animals, although small,
abound with action and spirited expression ; the gleams of the
evening sunshine play delightfully through the sylvan scene, and
give force and brilliancy to the general effect.
4 st. 6 in. by 5 st. 6 in.—P.
This picture was purchased by a dealer, from an ancient family at
Antwerp, in 1825, for about 25,000_/i , 1000k, and sold to His
Highness the Prince of Orange. Now in his Palace at Brussels.
The original Sketch for the preceding picture, about the same
size, is in the Dresden Gallery.—See p. 82.

932. The Adoration of the Shepherds. In this composition,
which consists of five figures, the infant Saviour, wrapped in
swaddling clothes, is lying on some straw, in a crib, and the
Virgin kneels on the shaft of a column to uncover the babe to
the view of a shepherdess, who is bending over him, while a
shepherd is on his knees, worshiping the infant; their offer-
ing, a lamb, lies bound in front.
Engraved by Panneels.
This is probably taken from a small picture, formerly in the
church of St. John, at Malines.

933. The Adoration of the Shepherds. The infant Saviour,
from whom a bright radiance emanates and illumines the sur-
rounding figures, is placed in the centre ; the Virgin is seated
in front, at the head of the babe ; and a shepherd is bending on
his knees before him. A composition of six figures.
Engraved by Basan.