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 6) (London: Smith and Son, 1835)

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JACOB RUYSDAEL.

enriched with abundance of wild herbage, and a log of timber
lies across the brook. Upon the summit of a hill, on the right,
is a house, which is only partially seen, and in front of it are
several persons, among whom may be noticed a lady and
gentleman; near them is a waggon drawn by four horses.
The opposite side gives a view over fields to a church with a
tower. The aspect of a fine day completes the charm of this
choice production.
2 ft. 1 in. by 2ft. 5| in.—C.
From the Danoot collection at Brussels.
Now in the collection of Edward Lloyd, Esq., Manchester.

172. A View, representing a forest scene, with a river flowing
rapidly along the front, and falling in a gentle cascade on the
right: the stream is crossed, on the opposite side, by a rustic
bridge, over which are passing a shepherd and a flock of sheep :
from hence the eye looks to the ruins of a tower.
1 ft. by 1st. 4 in.—C.
Collection of the Due d’Alberg, . 1817. (by Christie) 70gs.
Now in the collection of the Right Hon. Sir Charles Bagot, K.B.

173. A View on the Dutch Coast, during a strong breeze,
accompanied by squalls of rain. The principal object which
marks the composition is a fishing boat, carrying red main
and fore sails, apparently approaching a creek on the left, the
entrance to which is indicated by a row of willow twigs, and a
pier of piles, over which the sea breaks in white surge: beyond
the former object, the eye looks over a wide expanse of sea,
where a few vessels, of a similar description, are visible. A
beautiful example of art.
1 ft. 7| in. by 2 ft.—C.
Collection of the Due d’Alberg, . 1817. (By Christie) 49 gs.
———-— G. Watson Taylor, Esq. 1823. (Ditto) 77 gs.
-George Hibbert, Esq. 1829. (Ditto) 70 gs.
Now in the collection of H. J. Munro, Esq.