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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1666. The former commanded by Admiral Monk, Duke of
Albemarle, and Prince Rupert; and the latter by Admiral
De Ruyter, and Van Tromp. This excellent picture represents
the rival sseets on the third day of the action, and at the
moment when the Prince Royal, of one hundred guns, com-
manded by Sir George Askew, Admiral of the White, having
struck on the Galloper Sands, was compelled to surrender, as
the enemy’s fire ships were preparing to attack her. Among
the numerous ships of war may be noticed a small vessel, in
which the painter was constantly engaged in making studies
during the engagement.
\st. 10| in. by 2 ft. 7 in.—C.

78. The Companion represents the Dutch Fleet returning
into the Port of Goree with four captured English ships. Of
the numerous vessels distributed over the scene, those nearest
the spectator consist of two ships of the line under jury-masts,
and to the right is a small boat full of sailors, beyond which is
a third man of war, which has suffered severely in the action;
and at some distance off, on the opposite side, are five ships of
the line, among which may be observed an English ship of
war, firing her guns. The aspect is that of a cool morning,
and a fresh breeze.
Collection of M. Gerard Vander Pot, 1808. (pair) 8000y?o. 720k
Now in the Musee at Amsterdam.

79. A View on the Coast, during calm weather, with a
variety of vessels, distributed at different distances : amongst
them is a yacht at anchor, saluting a barge which is putting
off' the shore, with several persons of distinction on board.
Collection of-Crawford, Esq. 1806 J95^s..

80. A View from the Shore, looking out seaward, in cloudy
weather. On the right are several boats and sailing vessels^