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)

JOHN VANDER HEYDEN. 401
104. A View in the open Place or Square of a Town in
Holland. The composition is distinguished by a beautiful
church with a circular front, and two lofty square towers at
the sides, occupying the centre of the picture: part of this
edifice is concealed by a little low house. Upon an elevation,
on the spectators right, are three crosses; and on the opposite
side stands a large antique brick house, at the door of which
is a man bestowing alms on two pilgrims. On this side the
view extends over a broad square, bounded by buildings, one
of which appears to be a public gate. Among the numerous
figures which are distributed over the scene, is a woman with
a child in her arms, and another child by her side; beyond these
are two gentlemen of the law, in conversation with a monk
and another man; and at the side of the church is seen
approaching a religious procession, before which several people
are on their knees, &c. &c. The figures are introduced by
Eglon Vander Neer. This is a superlative example of the
combined masters.
Iff,. 6 in. by 2 st.—C.
Now in the collection of the Marquis of Bute, Luton.

105. A View of an open Place of a Dutch Town,
remarkable for an ancient pile of buildings occupying the
left, the nearest of which has a lofty spire ; the other is adorned
with two towers. On the opposite side are a large cross and
a single tree. Among the various figures which are introduced
by Adrian Vander Velde, is a group of three children in
front.
1 st. 1 in. by 1ft. 5 in.— P.
This beautiful example of the master is probably the one sold in
the collection of M. Boisset, . . . 1777. . 6153 fs.
Now in the collection of William Wells, Esq.

106. A Hilly Scene, surmounted by various buildings,
and encompassed by fortifications, around which ssows a canal.

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