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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58. The Dancing Piper and his Companions. This capital
picture consists of ten principal figures grouped on the left
of the scene ; of these the nearest to the spectator is a merry
fellow dancing to the music of his bagpipe, he is followed by
a couple who are gaily footing it hand in hand; in the rear
of these are two peasants leading forward between them a
young woman dancing, and still more retired are two boors
in conversation, and one of them points to a third, who is
entering the door of a house. A thick wood extends along
the middle and bounds two-thirds of the scene, leaving the
remaining portion open to the distant landscape, where
a large party of villagers are seen round a pole, enjoying the
amusement of archery.—Evening. This masterly production
is signed, and dated 1649.
About 4 st. 6 by 6 st.—C.
In the Collection of the Rev. John Vane.
Exhibited in the British Gallery, 1838.

59. A View on the Sea-shore, with fishermen. See
description, No. 82, Vol. III. Engraved by Le Bas, entitled
les Pecheurs.
In the Collection of the Count Strogonoffe, St. Petersburg.

60. The Entry of the Archduchess Isabella into Brussels.
She is represented in a state-carriage drawn by six black
horses, preceded by a numerous cortege of gentlemen on
horseback, and followed by a long cavalcade of carriages
and horsemen, and accompanied by an immense concourse of
people. Among the latter may be recognized the Artist and
his family. A most beautiful production of art.
2 st. 6 by 3. st. 1.
In the Public Gallery at Hesse Cassel.