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,

which has received a rent, apparently in passing the stern of
an indiaman which is close to her, and beyond which the upper
part of the sails of a second packet or coaster is seen: the
view is here bounded by barren hills. On the opposite side,
and at some distance off, are a ship of war, and various small
craft, some of which are barely visible through the haze.
Painted in the artist's most vigorous style.
4ft. 3 in. by 4 ft. 7 in.—C.
In the possession of Lord Charles Townshend, 1834.

154. A View on the Zuyder Sea, under the aspect of a
strong breeze, a rolling sea, and a lowering sky. Several
vessels, chiessy ships of war, and merchantmen, are seen sailing
on different tacks, among which, the most conspicuous is
a Friezland passage boat, approaching the front, under main
and fore sails.
1 ft. 10 in. by 2 ft. 10 in.—C.
Collection of M. Gerrit Vander Pals, 1824. . 2400 fo. 2161.
Bought in for the Family.
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A descendant of the Artist, bearing the same name, residing
at Amsterdam, possesses about twelve or fourteen pictures by
his ancestor, among which is one of superior merit, repre-
senting Christ with his Disciples in a Vessel, during a storm;
some of the others are described to the Writer as being but
indifferent productions.