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)

86 JACOB RUYSDAEL.
270. A Waterfall. The view represents a wild and moun-
tainous country, with a stream gliding smoothly between high
rugged banks in the centre of the picture towards the front,
where it precipitates itself between rocks, and falls foaming,
amidst stones and two stems of trees, on the fore-ground. On
the farther side of the water is a boat-house, and beyond it
appears a building, having two towers, and partly concealed
by trees. On the opposite side and distance may be seen a
church. The usual rainy effect, so prevalent in this master’s
work, is admirably depicted.
2 ft. 3 in. by 1 st. 10 in.—C.
Exhibited in the British Gallery in 1831.
Now in the collection of Sir Matthew White Ridley, Bart.

271. A Landscape, composed of a white clayey road in
front, with a clump of three oaks standing on a bank at its
side. A man and woman, standing in conversation, are seen
at the extremity of the road, and beyond them is a high bushy
hedge, which impedes the view on this side. The distance
offers a cold and barren aspect.
I ft. by 1 ft. 3 in.—P.
Exhibited in the British Gallery in 1831.
Now in the collection of Lord George Cavendish.

272. A View of part of the Ruins of the Castle of Brede-
rode, consisting of a tower and a wall, standing on an eminence
on the right, and backed by a line of trees. The fore-ground
is agreeably broken, and diversified with brambles and herbage,
among which a flock of sheep are browsing.
1 st. 6| in. by 1ft. 11^ in.—C.
Now in the collection of Dr. Fletcher, Gloucester.

273. A Waterfall. The view offers a woody scene, with
a river flowing obliquely from the left, and falling in a cascade
in front. Three trees, one of them withered, stand on a high
bank near the centre; beyond these the eye looks into a thick