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)

JACOB RUYSDAEL.

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236. A grand romantic Scene, exhibiting, on the left, a
cluster of lofty hills, covered in part by pine and other trees;
and on the summit of one of them is a cottage, with a quantity
of timber scattered near it. A gurgling stream ssows among
rocks the whole extent of the picture, from right to left, and
on a rugged bank in front are a clump of four old trees, and
the bole of a pine tree lying on the ground. A few figures
are seen on the hill, and a ssock of sheep is browsing on the
side of a bank. An evening twilight effect prevails.
4 st. by 4 ft. 6 in.—C.
Now in the collection of M. Six Van Hillegom, Amsterdam.

237. A woody Landscape, with a rapid stream of water in
front, bounded by high rugged banks, clothed with trees and
bushes; amongst which may be seen a few sheep browsing;
and on the brook in front are some water fowl.
1 ft. 9 in. by 2 st. 3 in.—C.
Formerly in the collection of Mr. Eycoot.
Collection of M. Zachary, Esq. . 1828. 215 gs.
Now in the collection of Mr. Hartwright, Manchester.

238. A Landscape, with a high and abrupt hill on the left,
clothed with lofty trees, and a high road over it, which passes
through the wood, and shows a vista. A river occupies the
right, beyond which is seen the distant country.
3 st. 6 in. by 4 st, 4 in.—C.
Collection of M. Zachary, Esq. . 1828. 140 gs.

239. A Waterfall rolling through a hilly Landscape. The
romantic scene is enlivened by a herdsman and cattle passing
over a wooden bridge, and a few sheep browsing on the
banks of the stream.
3 ft. 2| in. by 4 ft. 4| in.—C.
Collection of M. Zachary, Esq. . 1828. .... 165 gs.