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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KAREL DU JARDIN.

107. A Rendezvous de Chasse. The view represents a
park, a shubbery, and the terrace of some noble mansion,
where a party of huntsmen, with attendants and dogs, are
assembled. Among them, and on the left, are three horses,
two of which are mounted, the third, a beautiful white palfrey,
with a yellow saddle and housings, stands close to a ssight of
stone steps, which a lady, assisted by a cavalier, is descending;
nearer the front is a servant carrying a scarlet cloak on his
arm, the colour of which provokes a turkey-cock. The rest
of the party are variously engaged, preparatory to their depar-
ture. The aspect of a fine morning adds greatly to the beauty
of the scene. It is impossible to commend too highly this
exquisite work of art. Signed, and dated 1664.
1 st. 9| in. by 2ft. 1 in.—C.
Exhibited in the British Gallery in 1819.
Now in the collection of Philip Henry Hope, Esq.

108. Travellers with Cattle, fording a Stream. The view,
which is evidently Italian, represents a pass between rocky
hills, overssowed by recent rains, through which is passing a
man on an ass, preceded by a woman on foot, in a blue dress,
and followed by an ass and two laden mules, one of which a
boy is leading, and at the same time playing with a dog, and
a horse carrying on its back a young man and a girl. On the
summit of the rocks, on the left, is a handsome chateau, sur-
rounded with olive and other trees. The tranquil serenity
of a fine evening sheds a charm throughout this delightful
production. Engraved, No. 134, in the Stafford Gallery.
\ft. 11| in. by 2 ft. 5| in.—C.
Collection of M. Hemskirk, Hague, 1770. . 1401,/Zo. 126/.
Now in the collection of the Duke of Sutherland.
The preceding is, perhaps, the picture which was sold in the
Calonne collection,. 1795.\55 gs.
Collection of J. Davenport, Esq., 1801. 200 gs.
At the latter sale it was bought by Lord Gower.