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)

328 WILLIAM VANDER VELDE.
which the tempestuous ocean rolls with fearful violence; the
sky is overcast, and surcharged with rain, and the prevailing
gloom is only relieved by faint bursts of light, and the white
foam of the fretful billows. The scene exhibits, on the right,
some high craggy rocks, against which the sea breaks with
tremendous violence, threatening destruction to an approaching
vessel. A second ship, in imminent danger, is seen in the
distance.
2 ft. 3 in. by 3 st. 3 in.—P.
Collection of M. Proley, . . . 1787. . 1304/s. 52l.
Imported in 1823 by Thomas Emmerson, Esq., and now in the
collection of Jeremiah Harman, Esq.

27. A View on the Dutch Coast, in calm weather. This
picture is distinguished in its composition by a large merchant
ship on the right, and close to the front: a second, of a similar
description, is a little retired from her. Some small boats,
and a variety of other craft, distributed at suitable distances,
complete the scene.
1st. 10 in. by 2 st. 4 in.—C.
Collection os M. Proley, . . . 1787. . 1220^1?. 49/.

28. A View on the Coast, during calm weather. The com-
position consists of two ranks of vessels, of different kinds,
distributed along the front, among which may be observed
four frigates. Other ships, of various grades, are seen at
suitable distances.
2 st. 4 in. by 2 ft. 10 in.—C.
Collection os M. Beaujon, . . . 1787. . 370Ifs. 148/.

29. A View on the Texel, during the prevalence of a light
breeze. The composition offers, on the left, a Dutch coaster
approaching the front, under main and jib sails. On the opposite
side are a ship of war with her main and fore top sails up, and