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.

232. A Waterfall. The view represents a mountainous
country, with a turgid stream ssowing through it towards the
front, where a rock divides its course, and thence it falls
foaming on the fore-ground. The surrounding hills are
abundantly clothed with trees and underwood, and enlivened
by shepherds attending their ssocks; among them may be
observed a man pursuing a goat. The sky is overcast, and
the general aspect indicates rain.
2 ft. 1 in. by 2 st. 6 in.—C.
Now in the collection of the Baron Van Brienen Vande Grootelinde.

233. A View of the Castle of Bentheim, an ancient building,,
composed of towers, and situate on a hill approached by a
rugged road, at the side of which are two cottages.
1ft. 3 in. by 1st. Gin.—C.
This excellent example of the master was formerly in the collec-
tion of M. Rootham.
Now in the collection of the Baron Van Brienen Vande Grootelinde.

234. A View extending over an open ssat country, with the
church and town of Haarlem in the distance.
1 ft. 7 in. by 2 st.—C.
Collection of Josiah Taylor, Esq. . 1828. .... 132gs.

235. A View in a Grove of Trees, intersected by a winding
road, of a white clayey soil. A stream of water traverses the
fore-ground, and falls in a gentle cascade in front, and the
trunk of a beech tree, and its stump, are on a bank in the
right. The cattle and figures which animate the scene consist
of a peasant, followed by a dog; and on the farther side of the
water are two oxen, beyond which is a group of three figures.
A hill, of a round form, bounds the view. An excellent
picture.
1ft. 9 in. by 2ft. 3^in.—C.
Formerly in the collection of Charles O’Niel, Esq.