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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up, approaching the front; and at a distance off, in the centre,
are two ships of war riding at anchor. A line of low land is
visible on the right. This is a beautiful production, exceed-
ingly fresh in colour, and vigorous in effect. Engraved,
No. 126, in the Stafford Gallery.
1 ft. 5 in. by \ ft. 11 in.—C.
Now in the Bridgewater collection, Lord Francis Egerton.
218. A Sea Fight between the English and Dutch Fleets,
in 1666; the former commanded by the Duke of Albemarle
and Prince Rupert, and the latter by Admirals de Ruyter and
Van Tromp. The engagement continued four successive days,
and such was the equality of skill and bravery displayed, that
it was questionable to which of the parties the honour of
victory belonged. This picture represents an incident which
occurred on the third day of the action, The Royal Prince,
of ninety-two guns, commanded by Sir George Ascough, while
making all sail to join the squadron, struck on the Galloper
sands, and being thus disabled, the Admiral was under the
necessity of surrendering the vessel; nearest to the spectator
is the one alluded to in this description. The sseets are seen
some distance off', preparing for action. Engraved, No. 123,
in the Stafford Gallery. This is an example of the highest
q uality.
1 st. 1| in. by 1 ft. 5 in.—P.
Now in the Bridgewater collection, Lord Francis Egerton.
219. A Naval Engagement. This picture represents the
same battle described in the preceding, and also the same
incident therein noticed, but upon a more extended scale, and
at a different time of the day. The Royal Prince is on the
right, surrounded by several small boats filled with sailors,
and on the opposite side is the Gouda, commanded by Admiral
Sweers, to which ship Admiral Van Tromp had shifted his
ssag during the engagement. A fire-ship is passing on the
larboard side of the Gouda, and two boats, filled with sailors,