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)

434 LUDOLPH BACKHUYZEN.
97. A View on the Tex el, with a variety of vessels disposed
in a picturesque manner over the scene, among which, and in
front, may be observed a yacht, conveying King William on
board a ship of war, which is seen at some distance off on the
left. The artist’s name is inscribed on the stern of the yacht’s
boat, and the date is marked on a piece of wood ssoating in
front—1694.
3 ft. 8 in. by 5 ft. 2 in.—C.
Now in the collection of the Right Hon. Alexander Baring.
The preceding is perhaps the picture described Nos. 21 and 33,
pages 411 and 413.
98. A View on the River Thames, with a representation
of the arrival of King William. Among a number of vessels
distributed over the view is a yacht, carrying the English jack
at the mast-head, towards which a boat, with a number of
persons in it, is approaching; another principal vessel is a ship
of war. On a hillock of sand, in front, are three men, one of
whom is the artist, with his sketch book; a second stands by,
holding a spear on his shoulder, and pointing to a basket
lying on the ground. A clear and beautifully-painted picture.
1 ft. 9 in. by 2 ft. 6| in.— C.
Collection of D. W. Acraman, Esq. 1828. Valued at 300 gs.
- George Morant, Esq. 1832 140 gs.
99- A View taken from the Banks of the River Y, opposite
the City of Amsterdam. A ship of war is in the centre,
and many other vessels are distributed over the river. On the
shore in front is a naval gentleman, habited in a blue coat,
decked with gold lace, handing along a lady, followed by a
page and a dog : near them are two men, one of whom sits on
a basket.
2 st. 3 in. by 2 ft. 7^ in.—C.
Now in the collection of Michael Zachary, Esq.

100. A Sea View, represented under the effect of a stiff*
breeze. Close in shore, on the left, are three men putting