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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WILLIAM VANDER VELDE.

commanded by Captain Jacques Philip Sweers, are approach-
ing to take possession of the Royal Prince. Such was the
determined bravery of the crew of the latter, that after they
were taken out of the ship, they escaped from the boats, and
crept in again at the port-holes, until these were ordered to
be shut, and this event is here faithfully depicted. The Dutch
afterwards destroyed her, in order to prevent her again
falling into the hands of the English. This interesting
performance is finished throughout with the greatest care.
Engraved, No. 128, in the Stafford Gallery.
2 /Z. 5| in. by 3st. 5| in.— C.
Now in the Bridgewater collection, Lord Francis Egerton.
The preceding is probably the picture which was sold in the
Collection of M. Zaanen, . Hague 1767. . 015flo. 82l.
- M. Geldermeester, . 1800. . 84?%5flo. 3081.
-r- Walsh Porter, Esq. . . 1803 410gs.

220. A View off the Entrance to the Brill River, represented
under the effect of a light breeze. Near the middle and front
is a smack, scudding under main and jib sails; a little beyond
her is a second small vessel, on a different tack; two merchant
ships are seen at some distance off, on the left, and others are
visible on the horizon. A clear and exquisitely-painted pic-
ture. Engraved, No. 124, in the Stafford Gallery.
1st. s in. by 1ft. 2 in.—C. on P.
Now in the Bridgewater collection, Lord Francis Egerton.

221. A Sea View, represented under the effect of a fresh
breeze, and a fine clear day. The principal object which
attracts notice is a yacht with a high stern, approaching
a pier on the left, on which are four men: beyond the
jetty is a frigate with her sails up, firing a salute. Many
other vessels are also in view.
1 ft. 2 in. by 1 ft. 5^ in.
Now in the collection of the Earl of Radnor, Longford Castle.