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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DRAWINGS, &c.

Ludolph Backhuyzen was evidently indefatigable in thef
pursuit of his profession, for, in addition to the numerous
pictures by his pencil, he has left abundant examples of his
skill in drawing, both in bistre and indian ink ; these being
chiefly studies from nature, done while under the influence of
her powerful charms, are replete with expression and effect,
and consequently, justly esteemed by the learned connoisseur,
and paid for accordingly.
The following quotations from the catalogue of the sale of
the collections of M. Goll de Frankenstein, and of M. de Vos,
which took place at Amsterdam in 1833, will show the esti-
mation in which such works are held by the artist’s countrymen,
and others.

A View of Goree
Two Sea Pieces
A Ditto .
A Ditto .

665 flo. 591.
Wtiflo. 651.
680flo. 70Z.
350flo. 3X1.

Backhuyzen has engraved thirteen pieces, in which he has
skilfully mingled in the execution both strength and delicacy
of the point, producing thereby the happiest effect, with but
little assistance of the graver. These beautiful productions