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.

311. Men cutting Flags, or Rushes. A landscape, with a
broad river ssowing through it, the overssowing of which has
rendered the adjacent land swampy, and suitable for the growth
of reeds, and other aquatic weeds, which thrive abundantly
along the front. On the left is a dam composed of boards,
having four traps, and from hence the ground rises, and is
richly clothed with clusters of lofty trees. The figures which
add to the interest of the scene consist of two men cutting-
reeds, and a third passing along near the dam. The aspect is
gloomy and overcast.
2 st. 10 m. by 2 ft. 4 in.—C. (about.)

312. Companion. A bold rocky Scene, abundantly clothed
with trees and bushes, of a wild and rugged appearance, and
gloomy in its aspect. The view is distinguished by a road
on the left, across which is thrown a quantity of timber : this
leads over a hill to a house seen at a considerable distance off*.
A peasant, followed by a dog, is on the road, approaching the
front.
Now in the collection of Count Kousheleff Besborodkin, at St.
Petersburgh.

313. A Forest Scene. The view exhibits the skirts of a
wood, around which ssows a wide expanse of water, on whose
surface grow luxuriantly the lotus and other aquatic weeds.
On the right is a withered beech, projecting from a rugged
bank, and bending over the water: beyond this the eye looks
among rich clusters of oak and other trees, of luxuriant
growth and ample foliage; in this part may be observed a
shepherd driving two sheep. On the opposite side, the view
extends over the lake to some barren hills. A clear and
beautiful sky, diversified with masses of light sseecy clouds,
offers a fine contrast to the rich and umbrageous foliage of the
forest.
3 ft. 9 in. by 4 st. 8 in.—C.
Now in the collection of William Wells, Esq., Redleaf.