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)

444 LUDOLPH BACKHUYZEN.
129. -A grand Sea View, off a bold and dangerous coast,
represented under the appearance of a subsiding storm. On
the right is a ship of war, borne on an immense wave towards
the front, having only a single sail quivering in the wind.
On the opposite side is a similar vessel, and beyond her is a
third, driven near the cliffs, over which the sea breaks with
terrific fury, exhibiting to the affrighted sailors almost inevitable
destruction. A tower and some buildings are visible on the
side of the hill, the summit of which is partially obscured by
mist.
5 ft. 8 in. by lift. 2 in.—-C.
It is impossible to contemplate this magnificent scene, without
feeling conscious of the extraordinary powers of mind and hand of
the artist, who could conceive and execute with such sublime effect the
awful rolling of the sea, and its tremendous surf breaking along the
bold and jagged coast. The whirling of the clouds by gusts of wind,
and the burst of sunshine which breaks through the riven clouds,
and gleams along the swelling waves, rendering their sombre hues
more palpable, are depicted with the genuine feeling of a poet,
and the skill of an accomplished painter.
Sold by the Directors of the Musee at Amsterdam, in 1828, by
public auction, for 2006 fo., 180/.
Collection of Mr. Nieuwenhuys, . 1833. (bought in) 610 gs.

130. A Sea View, under the appearance of a strong gale and
squalls of rain. On the right is seen a large ship’s boat, with
nine persons in it, approaching the front, and beyond it is a
lighterman, or coaster, the sailors in which are lowering the red
main-sail. The opposite side is composed of a small coaster,
near a pier formed of piles; beyond which is a ship of war.
Many other vessels are visible in the distance. An admirable
performance.
1 st. 8 sin. by 2 ft. 3 in.—C.
Now in the Musee at the Hague. Worth 200/.