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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108. A View off the Coast of Holland, during a fresh breeze.
On the right are two fishing boats, which appear to have run
foul of each other; eight sailors are observable on board of the
largest. Beyond these is a ship of war in full sail, and on the
left is a coaster, scudding under main and jib sails. This is a
delightful example of the master.
1 ft. 11 in. by 2 ft. 7 in.—C.
Now in the collection of the Baron Delessert, Paris.

109. A View on the River Y, with the city of Amsterdam
in the distance. Among the various vessels presented to the
eye is a royal yacht, carrying main and jib sails, and a small
vessel, of a similar construction, sollows in her wake. Upon
the shore in front are a naval officer seated on the ground,
another standing by him, and four other persons. This is a
capital work, of great excellence.
6 ft. by 7 ft. 3 in.—C.
Now in the Belvidere collection at Vienna. Worth 600 gs.
110. A View from the Shore, looking ojit to sea, where
several ships of war and other vessels are ready for sailing.
The whole extent of the shore is occupied by numerous per-
sons, assembled to witness the embarkation of the grand pen-
sioner De Witt, previous to the celebrated battle fought
between the Dutch and English in 1666. This dis_
tinguished person is seen attended by a guard of soldiers, and
surrounded by numerous spectators.
3 st. 11 in. by 4ft. 7 in.—C.
Now in the Musee at Amsterdam. Worth 5001.

111. A Marine View, represented under the effect of a gentle
breeze. The principal object which arrests attention is a coaster
making a tack, her sails quivering in the wind. A small boat
lies alongside the shore, and a sailor is up to his middle in the
water.