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)

782 LUDOLPH BACKHUYSEN.
20. A View on the Coast of Holland during a strong
breeze. This beautiful little picture offers, in the centre, a
coaster, the sailors in which are lowering their sails as she
enters a harbour on the left, indicated by a pier, on which is
a beacon and some persons near it. A small boat is in the
wake of the coaster. On the right of the picture is a sandy
beach, on which is a man with nets, and another seated near
him ; a ship of war and a small craft are in the distance.
10 in. by 1 st. 5.—P.
Bequeathed by the late Sir John Erskine, Bart., to the Museum
at Edinburgh.
21. A View on the Y during a strong breeze. On the
shore, in sront, are some gentlemen and other persons, ob-
serving the arrival of some merchant ships. Other craft are
also perceived in the distance.
2 ft. 9 by 3 st. 9s.—C.
In the Collection of Madame Hoffman, Haarlem.

22. A View on the Coast of Schevening during a calm. See
description, No. 8, Vol. VI.
Sold in the Collection of M. Bire, Paris 1841, for 9200 fs. (368Z.)

23. A View on the Texel, represented under the appearance
of a strong gale of wind and a rolling sea. The principal
vessel, among a number, which meets the eye is a handsome
yacht, having her main and gib sails set up, and three ssags
ssying. See description, No. 85, Vol. VI.
Sold in the Collection of the Hon. Lady Stuart, by Messrs.
Christie and Manson, 1841. 425 gs.
Bought by Mr. Buchanan.
24. A View osf the Mouth of a Harbour, represented under
the effect of a stiff breeze. A fishing smack, under main and