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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the entrance to the city by the burgomaster and a deputation
of the chief citizens, who are presenting him the keys of the
town. Amongst the numerous spectators assembled on the
occasion are Teniers with his wife and family, grouped on
the left of the foreground ; and on the opposite side is a com-
pany of ladies. The scene is animated by a number of cupids
bearing trophies of arms and festoons of ssowers, in honour
of the conqueror. Painted in a broad and dexterous style,
in imitation of Rubens. This is one of three pictures repre-
senting similar subjects. Inserted from a description given
the writer by a competent judge.
2 st. 2 by 2 st. 8|.—C.
In the Collection of Sir Phineas Rial, Par's.

142. Three Boors in a room, enjoying their pipe and pot.
One of them, wearing a green jacket and blue pantaloons, is
seated in the middle, leaning his elbow on a table, and hold-
ing a jug in one hand, and a pipe in the other; another sits
by the side of his companion, filling his pipe ; and the re-
maining one has turned to the wall.
9| in. by 7s.—P.
Collection os the Earl of Mulgrave, 1832. 25 g.s.

143. Peasants fishing. The view exhibits, on the right, a
cottage fenced by an embankment, along the base of which
ssows a river, which extends to the opposite side. Three
men are on the bank of the stream, one of whom is taking a
fish from a tub ; a fourth is climbing up a bank on which lie
scattered a quantity of fish; and four of their companions
are still in the water, drawing their nets. More distant are
four others in a group. Painted in a clear and silvery tone
of colouring.
In the Collection of the Duke of Mecklenburg, Ludwigslust.