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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spectator. An ass having on a pack-saddle, a sheep, a goat,
and a calf, are also in the stream ; beyond which is a long
wall, enclosing two houses and a shrubbery. The distance
terminates by receding mountains. This is a choice and
estimable production. Signed, and dated 1657. It is
admirably engraved by Le Bas, under the title of La fraiche
Matinee.
1st. 8 in. by 1ft. Gin. — C.

Collection of M. l’Abbe Sevigny, .
- M. Trou ard, .
- M. Geldermeester, .
- John Maitland, Esq.

1778. . 2550fs. 1021.
1779. . 2000fs. 801.
1800. . 1500fo. 135 gs.
1831. (Christie & Co.) 3261.

Now in the collection of Richard Foster, Esq.

37. A Boy leading an Ass through a Stream. The view
represents a mountainous country, intersected by a river,
through which a boy is wading, carrying a gun in one hand,
and leading an ass laden with game with the other. Two
huntsmen, mounted, are on the farther bank of the stream.
1 ft. Gin. by 1 ft. 3 in.—P.
Collection of M. Nogaret, . . . 1780. . 1000/s. 40Z.
-- M. Langlier, . . . 1786. . 1330fs. 53l.

38. The Flight of the Holy Family. A mountainous
landscape, with a stream of water in the front, through which
Joseph, with Mary and the Child, are passing, followed by
an ass laden with panniers, containing carpenters’ tools: a
few sheep and a dog are also with them. Painted in the
artist’s smooth and highly finished manner.
1 st. 10| in. by 1st. 6 in.—C.
Collection of M. Pomp Van Murdervoot, Leyd. 1780. 250flo. 20l.
-- M. Proley, .... 1786. . 2561 fs. 1021.
In the sale of M. Coders . . . 1789. . 2350fs. 94Z.
■-- Richard Stracy, Esq. 1825 185 gs.
Now in the collection of-• Norris, Esq., Manchester.