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)

390 WILLIAM VANDER VELDE.
245. A Sea View, during a strong gale of wind, and an
approaching storm, a rolling sea, and tempestuous sky. The
principal object is a first-rate ship of war, driving towards the
front under spare-reefed sails, and in the distance are two
frigates. The scene is cheered by a sudden burst of light,
emanating from the setting sun, amidst clouds.
7 ft. 3 in. by As ft. 10 in.—C.
246. Companion. A Calm. On the left is a noble ship of war
with four decks, represented in a fore-shortened view, with her
stern towards the spectator, and her sails flapping loosely on the
yards. Two small boats, full of persons, lie alongside of her,
and a third boat is approaching her from the right, on which
side are three more ships’ boats full of people, as also
a royal yacht and a frigate, the latter firing a salute. Many
other vessels are also in view. The aspect is that of a fresh
morning. Signed, and dated 1697.
Now in the possession of the Hon. Thomas Windsor.
247. A View from the Shore, represented under the aspect
of a fine calm evening. On the left is a jetty, from which
a boat with a mast, containing two men, and a row-boat with
eight persons on board, are putting off. A second boat full of
people is passing along the middle, towards a yacht lying a
little distance off’ on the right, with her main and fore sails
up: a little retired from these are three frigates, and still more
remote, other Vessels are faintly seen. Light fleecy clouds,
tinged with the warmth of the evening sun, are sweetly
ressected on the tranquil sea.
1 ft. 5 in. by 1 st. 7| in.—C.
Purchased privately at Rotterdam by Mr. Netscher, and now in
the collection of Edward Solly, Esq.

248. A Sea Port. The view offers, on the right, a fort, and
a spacious quay, on which are numerous persons, some of

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