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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LUDOLPH BACKHUYZEN.

68. The Embarkation of William III. This historical event
is represented as passing oss the coast of Helveot, and during
the prevalence of a fresh breeze. Four English vessels, bearing
the national colours united with those of Holland, appear to
be bending their course towards England ; one of them, with
three tiers of guns, and carrying the tri-coloured ssag at her
poop, is flring a salute upon receiving King William on board,
and the Dutch admiral’s yacht is on the left, with several gen-
tlemen on deck, holding glasses in their hands, and drinking a
successful voyage to their stadtholder’s son. A great many
boats and sloops are distributed at various distances over the
wide expanse of sea.
4 st, 2 in. by 5 ft. 1 in.—C.
Collection of M. De la Hante, . . 1821 431 gs.
- M. Lapeyriere, . . 1825. .13,100/$. 524Z.
Exhibited in the British Gallery in 1828.
Now in the collection of the Duke of Somerset.

69- A View off the Entrance to the Brill River, with the
town of Brill in the distance, represented under the aspect of
a fresh breeze. A coasting vessel, under main and jib sails,
is scudding along on the left and front; a fishing boat, with
three men on board hauling in their nets, lies towards the
opposite side; and other ships are seen on various tacks
receding- in succession to the extreme distance.
1 ft. 6 in. by 2 ft.—C.
Collection of the Count Pourtales, 1826. 420Z.
This exquisitely-painted picture was purchased by Mr. Seguier,
previous to the sale, for George IV., and is now in the collection
of His Majesty.

70. A Sea View, during a slight breeze. A ship of war is
in the centre, amongst a variety of other vessels; astern of her
are a fishing smack and two small boats ; a little cutter, with