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 5) (London: Smith and Son, 1834)

NICHOLAS BERGHEM.

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265. A Landscape, with Cottages on the left, which are
concealed in part by trees; on the same side, and close to the
front, are a shepherd and shepherdess, sitting together on the
ground, the former wearing a red jacket, and the latter a blue
skirt. A cow, several sheep, and two goats, are near them.
Two other figures, and some sheep, are at a little distance
from them. An early work of the painter.
1 fl. Sin. by 2st.—C.
Now in the collection of Prince Esterhazy, 1830. Worth 100/.

266. A Landscape. Some noble ruins are on the left, and
a bridge, composed of three arches, extends across the picture.
On the fore-ground are a woman in a blue corset and a scarlet
skirt, mounted on an ass, and a shepherd by her side; near
them are a burthened ass, a goat, and a dog ; a second goat is
near the building. On the opposite side are a cow and a goat
in some water, and some figures and cattle are on the bridge.
Signed, and dated 1675.
2 ft. 2 in. by 2 ft. 9 in.—C.
Now in the collection of Count Czernini, Vienna.

267. A Mountainous View, diversified with trees and water.
On a road passing between banks on the left, are two herdsmen
with cows and sheep. On the opposite side, and a little
retired from the front, are two peasants, one of whom is
leaning on the back of a cow.
2ft. 2 in. by 2 ft. 9 in. (about.)
Now’ in the collection of Count Czernini, Vienna. Worth 120/.

268. A Landscape, with the ruined arches of a temple
adjoining some lofty rocks, on the right, clothed with bushes.
A stream of water ssows along the front, close to a high road,
on which are a great many travellers, with horses, asses,
cows, sheep, and goats; amongst the group may be observed