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)

408 JOHN VANDER HEYDEN.
horseback ; the rest are distributed at suitable distances
over the place. The general appearance is that of a fine
afternoon. Engraved in the Musee Fran^ais.
1st. 7 in. by 1st. 11 in.—P.
This admirable production possesses a breadth of effect, com-
bined with the most elaborate finishing ; so that, whether viewed
near or distant, the eye is equally satisfied with the fidelity of the
representation. The figures which animate the scene are no less
exquisite, and it is perfectly evident that the masters have been
emulous to render this a master-piece of art. The conquests of
1806 transferred this picture to the Louvre, from whence it was
purloined during the occupation of Paris by the Allies ; after
remaining a short time in Holland, it was brought to England, and
sold to John Webb, Esq. for 600gs.
Now in the collection of Alexander Baring, Esq.

124. A View in Holland, representing an open scene,
divided obliquely by a canal, on which are boats. A row of
houses extends along the farther bank of the water, near which
are seen a gentleman on horseback, and several other persons :
these are introduced by Eglon Vander Neer. The general
aspect is that of a fine day.
1st. 3 in. by 1 st. Sin.—P. (about.')
Now in the collection of the Right Honourable Sir Robert Peel,
Bart.