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)

384 WILLIAM VANDER VELDE.
The nearest objects to the spectator are two small boats close
in shore, with which three sailors are occupied, and a little
retired from these are vessels at anchor.
10| in. by 1 ft. 2 in.—P.
Now in the collection os Lady Mildmay.
226. A Coast Scene, during a calm. On the right are a
lighterman and two fishing boats, lying in a group ; the former
has her main and jib sails up; a small boat is near them.
On the opposite side, and at a little distance from the front,
is a ship of war firing a salute.
Aft. 'Ain. by 2ft.—C.
This picture has been severely injured by injudicious cleaning.
Now in the Gallery at Hesse Cassel.

227. A View on the River Y, looking towards the city of
Amsterdam. Among the numerous vessels distributed over
the scene, is a large ship of war riding in the centre, with
her richly carved and gilt stern towards the spectator, and her
sails hanging loosely on the yards: to the left of this object is
a yacht approaching, firing a salute; and on the opposite side,
and near the front, is an admiral’s barge. Pleasure boats, and
small craft of different descriptions, are moving in all direc-
tions. The effect is that of a fine clear day. Signed, and
dated 1686.
5 ft. 4 in. by 10st. Ain.— C. (about.)
Now in the Musee at Amsterdam.

228. A Sea View, during a fresh breeze, and the appearance
of approaching rain. The composition offers, on the right
and front, a yacht under sail, with her stern towards the spec-
tator, carrying two yellow ssags, and two pendants of the same
colour; on her larboard side is a small boat with three men in
it, and beyond these is a ship of war, and a small vessel lying
alongside of it. On the right of the picture is a sailing boat