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 (Band 9): Supplement (London: Smith and Son, 1842)

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SUPPLEMENT
TO THE WORKS OF
PHILIP WOUWERMANS.

1. Cavalry forcing the passage of a Bridge. The com-
position exhibits, on the right, three cavalry soldiers, one of
whom, on a brown horse, bears an ensign ; and a second,
mounted on a grey charger, is firing his pistol at a foot sol-
dier, who has pierced his steed in the chest. The centre is
occupied by a large body of horsemen, who are forcing the
passage of a bridge, which is obstinately defended. In the
contest several of the combatants have fallen into the river,
on which are a number of boats. Painted in a free and
spirited manner, in the early time of the master. This is,
perhaps, the picture briessy noticed, No. 1, Vol. I, of the
artist’s works.
3 st. 9 by fst. 10—C.
In the Dresden Gallery.
2. A Field of Battle. The view represents an open
country, every part of which is covered by combatants, both
of horse and foot. Those nearest the spectator consist of a
large body of cavalry, attacking with impetuosity the passage
of a bridge, defended by infantry, who are supported by a