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 8) (London: Smith and Son, 1837)

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Landscapes.
135. Apollo keeping the Herds of Admetus. In this beau-
tiful picture, the eye views on the right a river crossed by a
bridge of a single arch; and in the centre of the scene stand
two large trees, one of which bends down with its weight, and
crosses the other ; retired from these is seen the city of
Phara, with its splendid buildings, enclosed by a wall, and
apparently situate on a large river, bounded by distant hills.
The musical shepherd is here represented sitting in a front
view on the bank of the stream, playing on a violin, while his
herds are browsing in the surrounding meadows. Painted in
1655, for Signor Francesco Abericii.—See also Nos. 192 & 237.
2/L in. by 3st. 1 in.—C. (about.)
Now in the collection of Thomas Coke, Esq. of Hoikham.
136. The Rape of Europa. The subject is introduced on
the shore of a large bay, or sea-port, and the nymph Europa
being seated on the back of her disguised lover, the beast is
led by two of her attendants, while a third walks by her:
six more of her companions are seated round a tree at the
side, and a herd of cattle browse around the shore on the
left of the picture, on which side is a cluster of trees growing
on a point of land. Several vessels are in the port, the
entrance to which is protected by a round tower, between
which and the trees is an inlet, which passes at the foot of a hill
on the left, on the acclivity of which may be noticed buildings.
The effect is that of a fine day, attended by a gentle breeze
rippling the surface of the water. Painted for Pope Alex-
ander VII. Etched, with variations, by Claude.—See also
Nos. Ill and 144.
3/L by 4/L—C.
Collection of Madame Bandeville, 1787- 10,000 fs. . 400Z.
- Lord Gwydyr, . . 1829 2100Z.
Bought for His Majesty George IV.
Now in the Royal Collection.