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)

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DRAWINGS.
Drawings by this master are exceedingly esteemed by
amateurs, and, in consequence, sell for very high prices.
An example of the rarest excellence was sold in the
collection of M. Goll, at Amsterdam, in 1833. It represents
Peasants and Cattle. The composition exhibits, on the right,
an old cart-shed, near which are two peasants, one of them
recumbent on the ground, the other seated on an old tree,
with a dog lying by his side, and a sheep reposing under the
shed. On the opposite side are three cows, the nearest of
which to the spectator is lying down, and in the centre of
the view are a ram and a sheep. A hurdle fence, blended
with a few light trees, bound the straw-yard, and various
accessories contribute to the picturesque effect of the scene.
This superlative drawing is done in India ink, heightened
with white chalk. Signed, and dated 1650.
8J in. by 1ft. is in.—P.
Bought by Mr. Samuel Woodburn, for . 2210flo. about 200Z.
See description os picture No. 9.
A second drawing in the same sale, representing a Herd
of twelve Hogs, admirably drawn, and grouped in the
fore-ground of a landscape, six of which lie snuggling
together; beyond them, and near an old well, are two swine-
herd, one of whom, leaning on a stick, appears to be in
conversation with the other, who is seated ; still more remote is
an enclosure, formed of old trees and broken hurdles, at the
entrance of which is a boy. Signed, and dated 1644. This
exquisite drawing is done with a pen, and washed in Indian ink.
71 in. by 10| in.
Bought by the Chevalier Claussins, for . 1810y?o. about 163Z.