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)

406

LUDOLPH BACKHUYZEN.

are in the water by her side; the other is beating about
in the surf. Painted in the artist’s most exquisite manner.
Engraved, No. 28, in the Choiseul Gallery.
1 ft. l|?n. by I ft. 7 in.-—P.

Collection of the Due de Choiseul,
1772.
. 2060/5.
82/.
•- M. Lambert, .
1787.
. 1400/5.
56/.
--—- M. Le Brun, .
1791.
. 1650/5.
66/.

Now in the collection of Jeremiah Harman, Esq.

4. A Sea View, represented under the aspect of a fresh
breeze. The nearest object which attracts notice is a fishing
boat without sails, in which are a woman and two men ; a little
retired from this, and in the centre, are a ship of war with her
broadside to the spectator, and a small boat containing eleven
persons, amongst whom appear to be some of distinction, as a
yacht, at a little distance off' on the right, is firing a salute.
Other ships of war, and small craft, are visible in the offing.

5. Companion. A Calm. The view represents, on the left,
a windmill standing near a jetty, in front of which lies a
fishing boat, and around it are several small boats and vessels,
with which some men on the jetty appear to be engaged. On
the opposite side is a ship of war, with her stern to the
spectator, and her sails up; a row-boat, in' which are several
passengers, appears to have just quitted her; three small
vessels are on her larboard side, and part of a frigate is seen
beyond her. The view is bounded by a line of low coast.
Dated 1684. An excellent example.
1 ft. 8| in. by 2 ft. 2 in.—C.
Collection of M. Burens, . Amst. 1747. (pair) 200/o. 18/.
Now in the collection of M. M. Backer, Amsterdam. Worth 260/.

6. A View on the River V. off Amsterdam, during the pre-
valence of a fresh gale, and the approach of rain. This capital