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A CATALOGUE RAISONNE 
 
 OP 
 
 THE WORKS 
 
 OF THE MOST EMINENT 
 
 DUTCH, FLEMISH, AND FRENCH PAINTERS ; 
 
 En fofntfj is mcIutieU a sfjort fttograpfjtcal Notice of tfje 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 TO 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 : 
 
 BY 
 
 JOHN SMITH, 
 
 DEALER IN PICTURES, LATE OF G RE AT MARLBOROUGH STREET. 
 
 PART THE FIRST. 
 
 Hontron : 
 
 PUBLISHED BY SMITH A.ND SON, 137, NEW BONO STREET. 
 
 MDCCCXXIX. 
 
EDINBURGH : 
 
 PRINTED BY JAMES SKINNER & CO., 27 THISTLE STREET. 
 
 GE1TV CENTER LIBRARY 
 
TO THE 
 
 RIGHT HON. ROBERT PEEL, 
 
 &C. &C. &C. 
 
 Sir, 
 
 The natural suggestions of grati- 
 tude prompted me to inscribe this Book to you ; not 
 from the vanity of supposing it to contain any literary 
 merit, but from a belief that the contents, and the 
 motives that induced me to compile it, would be found 
 deserving of your approbation, and that I might 
 attest, by the dedication of a work that has cost me 
 much labour and application, the obligations I am 
 under to one of the greatest patrons of the Fine Arts 
 of the present day. 
 
vi DEDICATION. 
 
 The permission you so kindly gave, to place your 
 name at the head of it, is an honour most gratifying to 
 my feelings, and marks, by the condescending kindness 
 with which it was communicated, your approbation of 
 my conduct as a Tradesman during the twenty years 
 I have been employed in your service ; — of which 1 
 feel deeply sensible. 
 
 The primary object, Sir, of the work is, to convey 
 such information to amateurs of Pictorial Art as may 
 prevent, in a great measure, the success of the frauds 
 and impositions too much practised, and to enable 
 them to pursue the objects of their taste with more 
 certainty of attainment than hitherto ; to unmask the 
 means used for deception, and to obtain for the honest 
 Tradesman in works of Art, their confidence, and the 
 reward due to his knowledge and integrity. These 
 intentions, Sir, I feel persuaded will meet with your 
 approbation and support. 
 
 If I might presume to adduce other motives that 
 influenced me to address the result of my observations 
 and labours to your protection, they would be the 
 superior judgment you possess in the matters to which 
 the work refers, and the generous feeling you have 
 manifested, on all occasions, for the encouragement of 
 the Fine Arts : the proofs are to be found not more 
 
DEDICATION. vii 
 
 in the select and valuable collection of Dutch and 
 Flemish Pictures that adorns your Gallery, than 
 in the choice examples of the talents of living Native 
 Artists whose works will be lasting memorials of the 
 taste and liberality of the Collector. With unfeigned 
 respect, and grateful acknowledgment of your uniform 
 kindness, 
 
 I have the honour to be, 
 Sir, 
 
 Your most obedient, 
 
 and very obliged Servant, 
 
 JOHN SMITH. 
 
INTRODUCTION. 
 
 THE present work was commenced rather as an 
 amusement, and for the gratification of the writers 
 curiosity, than with any intention of presenting it to 
 the public : subsequent circumstances, however, have 
 afforded so many favourable opportunities of advan- 
 tageously increasing it, that he is induced to believe 
 it may be acceptable to those who feel interested in 
 the support of the Fine Arts. 
 
 Impressed with this opinion, he has ventured to sub- 
 mit his observations to the public ; in doing which, he 
 is fully sensible that the work has no claim to general 
 notice as a literary production, or as an entertaining 
 compilation. Its chief merit consists in the quantity 
 of information, collected with a practical knowledge of 
 the subject, and the persevering assiduity by which 
 such knowledge was obtained. 
 
 The possessors of pictures of the first class will find 
 many of them recorded in this work, with a reference 
 to the catalogues of the celebrated collections through 
 which they have passed. Those who are forming 
 cabinets, will receive such useful information as may 
 spare them considerable trouble, and, occasionally, 
 much vexatious disappointment. 
 
 The author is not so presumptuous as to suppose that 
 these volumes will be, in all cases, certain guides to a 
 correct knowledge, either as to the originality or the 
 
X 
 
 INTRODUCTION. 
 
 value of a picture ; such knowledge can only be ac- 
 quired by many years of study, and great experience in 
 the commerce of pictures of the first class ; by continual 
 and close examination ; and by a careful comparison of 
 the works of each master. This application should be 
 accompanied by a natural taste for, and an enthusiastic 
 love of the art, without which all acquired knowledge 
 will scarcely extend beyond that of the mere trader, 
 whose admiration of a picture is according to the cele- 
 brity of the master, and who regards it for the time 
 being only as an article of commerce in demand, and 
 by which he is likely to realise a profit. 
 
 There are always to be found numerous self-styled 
 connoisseurs, who have great success in the selling of 
 pictures, but who, having neither esteem for the art 
 nor regard to their own reputation, make no scruple to 
 take advantage of the inexperience, and to impose on 
 the credulity, of purchasers. Some instances of such 
 misconduct have been exposed and punished ; it would 
 be well for the respectable part of the profession if this 
 were more frequently done ; and, in the end, the fair 
 dealer would receive the confidence and encouragement 
 due to his honest exertions. 
 
 Those whose business is the purchase and sale of 
 works of art, and who are stimulated in the pursuit by 
 feelings superior to the mere expectation of gain, must 
 be incited by a desire to distinguish themselves in their 
 profession by a correct knowledge of the principles of 
 Painting, not confined to the capabilhVv of discriminating 
 the hand of the different masters, and the value of their 
 works, but by that erudition in art which will enable 
 them to judge of the various degrees of excellence in the 
 
INTRODUCTION. xi 
 
 several branches of it which each eminent master pos- 
 sesses exclusively ; for no artist has ever yet united in 
 his works all the requisites that constitute perfection. 
 The same master, at different periods of his life, has 
 produced pictures not only dissimilar to his generally 
 recognised style, but also as belonging to a totally dis- 
 tinct branch of the art. Few, however, have done this 
 successfully : Berghem painted historical subjects, so 
 did Karil du Jardin, Adrian Vandervelde, and Cuyp, 
 but their pictures in this line are of comparatively 
 little value. 
 
 Masters have also changed their manner of painting, 
 and have varied the predominant tones of colour in their 
 pictures from black to brown, and lastly to gray, or 
 vice versa ; similar variations occur in their execution, 
 from the most laboured and exquisite finishing to the 
 greatest freedom and masterly effect. These transitions 
 have not always been for the better ; but they call for 
 the study of those who would become connoisseurs, and 
 require much practical experience to distinguish them. 
 There is, perhaps, less merit in ascertaining the hand of 
 a master and the originality of a picture, than in know- 
 ing whether it is of the painter's best and most esteemed 
 time, or how nearly it approximates to that period. 
 It is a very important object to investigate the con- 
 dition of a picture, in order to discover whether it be 
 pure and free from injury, or what is called restoration. 
 The unfortunate propensity of some collectors to clean 
 their own pictures, and the imprudence of others in 
 trusting to ignorant and adventurous picture cleaners, 
 have occasioned the destruction of many gems of art. 
 The result of an effectual cleaning by such injudicious 
 
xii 
 
 INTRODUCTION. 
 
 persons is, that coldness and crudity pervade the picture, 
 instead of those sweet and harmonizing tones which the 
 softening pencil of time produces, by blending the various 
 tints, and covering, as with a veil, the imperfections of 
 newness, which, by this imprudent system, are exposed 
 to view ; and a picture of one or two hundred years' exist- 
 ence is made to show the freshness of a work of yesterday. 
 
 There are some collectors, well known in the circle 
 of connoisseurs, who cannot endure the sight of the 
 smallest grain of dirt, or the slightest tinge of yellow 
 varnish upon a picture ; to remove these, the painting 
 must undergo an operation by which, even in skilful 
 hands, it is exposed to injury, and may lose many of its 
 precious tints or tender glazings, although the injury 
 be not perceptible to the unpractised eye. Many hun- 
 dred pictures have been deteriorated by this barbarous 
 practice, and many thousands of pounds, in their in- 
 trinsic value, have been heedlessly sacrificed by the 
 unwary proprietors. 
 
 It is not meant to be said, that " pictures are never to 
 be cleaned," for their preservation depends on judicious 
 cleaning. If they be neglected for many years, and are 
 exposed to a powerful light, to the heat of the sun, or 
 to a moist atmosphere, the varnish, which protects 
 the painting, will decompose, and the colour, thus 
 unprotected, will perish, unless the old corroded in- 
 crustation be carefully removed, and fresh varnish 
 applied. 
 
 Accumulated varnish, and with it oftentimes dust 
 and dirt, particularly in the atmosphere of large cities, 
 will, in a few years, if not frequently wiped, so obscure 
 a picture, that its beauties will be concealed ; damp 
 
INTRODUCTION. xiii 
 
 walls also injure paintings most seriously, by causing 
 them to crack and scale off : these last evils may often 
 be remedied by lining, an operation which is now 
 brought to great perfection, and which has proved the 
 salvation of numerous works of art. In reference to 
 this operation of lining, it may here be proper to ob- 
 serve, that great skill and prudence are required in its 
 execution, otherwise a fine picture may be so pressed, in 
 order to obtain a glassy surface, so as to destroy, in a 
 measure, the spirited touch of the Painter. In all cases, 
 pictures should be placed in the hands of those only who 
 have given ample proofs of their carefulness, and their 
 ability to clean and restore them. 
 
 The desire which the writer has always felt, that the 
 commerce in works of art should, be conducted on fair 
 and honourable terms, accompanied by a sincere respect 
 and esteem for amateurs, and becoming zeal in support 
 of those dealers who purchase, at large prices, geauine 
 and fine pictures, induces him to give a brief statement 
 of the dangers to which collectors are exposed, in the 
 hope that timely caution may prevent many from be- 
 coming the victims of such knavery. In doing this, it 
 is more than probable that he will give offence to some 
 persons who may suppose that they are alluded to ; no 
 one, perhaps, will be hardy enough openly to avow his 
 displeasure ; and if a little shock be given to the feelings 
 of such persons, by an exposition of their practices, he 
 will scarcely regret it, while he is consoled with the 
 reflection that he is rendering a service to the real 
 friends of art. 
 
 In exhibiting the various deceptions and manoeuvres 
 of designing dealers, it will be proper to commence 
 
xiv 
 
 INTRODUCTION. 
 
 with that which is most common ; namely, placing the 
 name of a first-rate master upon a picture by an imi- 
 tator, or on a copy, which is frequently disguised by dirt 
 and varnish, &c. ; but a copy (if modern) maybe easily 
 detected by its newness, as, on being pressed by the nail, 
 the colour will be found to be still soft. These fabrica- 
 tors disguise a copy by dirt and varnish, using especial 
 care to have it painted upon an old canvas or panel, to 
 which seals and other documents are attached at the 
 back, so that unguarded purchasers are often deceived 
 by apparently the most authentic evidences of origin- 
 ality. Amateurs are frequently invited to look at cases 
 of pictures, which are said to be just arrived from the 
 Continent. This invitation is accompanied by a plaus- 
 ible history of the collection, from whence they are said 
 to be derived ; perhaps that of " some ancient family 
 in Italy or Holland." There assurances are occasionally 
 strengthened by invoices, letters, and other corroborative 
 documents ; thus suspicion is so lulled, that the 
 gentleman intended to be duped readily accompanies 
 the agent (for principals are rarely seen in these matters) 
 to the custom house, or wareroom, where he sees the 
 foreign case opened ; is full of confidence and buys a 
 Van Stry for a Cuyp ; a Begyn for a Berghem or Both ; 
 and a Camphuysen for a Paul Potter ; or the works 
 of any other imitator or analogous painter, for those 
 of the first-rate masters ! 
 
 Another artful method, which frequently misleads 
 amateurs, is a plausible tale or history of a picture, 
 accompanied by high encomiums of its excellence and 
 value ; this is followed by the demand of an enormous 
 price, which is lowered gradually, until the wary dealer 
 
INTRODUCTION. XV 
 
 catches at an offer, which he, with some specious excuse 
 and apparent difficulty, accepts, although it be but a 
 third, or even a quarter, of the sum asked ; and the 
 purchaser ultimately discovers that he has bought a 
 copy, or an imitation, instead of an original picture ; 
 and that a painting, for which he has given five or six 
 hundred pounds, is barely worth one hundred. 
 
 Another scheme is, to place pictures in an auction, 
 and to run them up to large sums, in order to give them 
 a fictitious value, with the hope of entrapping some 
 unwary bidder ; should this fail, the picture is after- 
 wards put up at some other auction, with an observa- 
 tion that it was formerly sold for the sum at which it 
 had been knocked down at a previous sale, and the 
 sacrifice of half, or two-thirds, of that apparent purchase- 
 money, is perhaps an inducement to an unsuspecting 
 spectator to bid, and to become the unfortunate buyer. 
 Gentlemen are frequently beguiled to purchase a pic- 
 ture which is stated to be by some first-rate master, and 
 is partly confirmed as such, by having been in some 
 distinguished collection, and as having been exhibited 
 in the British Gallery ; nay, more, engraved : still the 
 picture is a mere copy, or a good imitation, at best. 
 
 The writer could point out pictures of this sort, 
 which, having passed through his hands with the name 
 of the artist upon them, have afterwards been sold and 
 exhibited under a different appellation ; of course, one 
 of higher request in the market. 
 
 Another plan, very extensively practised by certain 
 dealers, and by which one or two apparently knowing 
 ones have been duped, as well as less cautious gentle- 
 men who do not buy with a view to profit, is, the 
 
XVI 
 
 INTRODUCTION. 
 
 placing of old, or purposely dirtied pictures, at brokers 7 , 
 or old clothes' and other shops, where the venders appear 
 to know nothing whatever about them ; but they tell 
 some simple story of having bought them at an " old 
 Mansion in the Country;" or, of " an antiquated lady, 
 in whose family they are said to have been for the last 
 two centuries." A tale of this description, related in a 
 plain and seemingly artless manner, is listened to with 
 avidity by many, who would show less credulity if 
 treating with one whom they supposed conversant with 
 the value of pictures. The purchaser imagines that he 
 is buying a great bargain of a poor ignorant man, but 
 ultimately discovers which has been the dupe ; but those 
 who are so duped have scarcely a right to complain, for 
 it is well known that some that have bought sad trash 
 in this way, will not buy of one whom they know to 
 be well acquainted with the value of works of art, as 
 supposing that they cannot obtain a bargain. 
 
 To guard against the above impositions, and others 
 equally mortifying, the writer would recommend ama- 
 teurs, previously to purchasing pictures of value, to 
 obtain the opinion of some one conversant with works 
 of art, whom they may safely consult, or to apply 
 to a Dealer of acknowledged respectability. The writer 
 strongly recommends these precautions, as the best 
 means of avoiding imposition, and of preventing that 
 disgust which gentlemen invariably feel on discovering 
 that they have been duped, by the purchase of copies 
 instead of the originals ; a disgust so powerful, that 
 many, in the warmth of their just displeasure, have sold 
 off their pictures, and turned away for ever from the 
 delightful pursuits of collecting works of art. To pre- 
 
INTRODUCTION. xvii 
 
 vent such results in future, to rescue the respectable 
 part of the profession from the disgrace of being classed 
 with fraudulent charlatans, and to prevent, as much as 
 possible, the loss which the arts must suffer when ama- 
 teurs cease to purchase, the writer has ventured to point 
 out some of the most prominent tricks of those who 
 disgrace the commerce of pictures. 
 
 Before closing this unpleasant subject, it may not be 
 considered altogether inappropriate to glance at a 
 system of dealing, in which a certain class of pictures is 
 found to be a most convenient medium, on account of 
 their indefinite value : the writer alludes to the traffic of 
 bill discounting, and the purchase of post obits. The 
 necessitous applicants to these unmerciful and ruinous 
 accommodaters, are usually compelled to take a third, 
 and sometimes one-half, the amount of their bonds, or 
 bills, in pictures, which, of course, are ascribed to the 
 best masters, and valued accordingly at enormous prices. 
 By this nefarious practice some have enriched them- 
 selves, and are now living in affluence. An instance 
 of this sort of dealing occurred very lately, in which 
 a collection of pictures, valued to the needy gentleman 
 at £.5000, did not net at auction £.500 ! 
 
 An Amateur of Paintings usually commences by the 
 purchase of examples of little value, and, as his taste 
 improves, he discovers their defects, and changes them 
 for better, which, in their turn, if his fortune will 
 allow it, give place to others by the best masters ; 
 ultimately, the choicest works are sought after and 
 selected to compose his Cabinet. 
 
 The following hints, therefore, on this subject, are 
 
 vol. [. b 
 
xviii 
 
 INTRODUCTION. 
 
 submitted for the reader's consideration, and, perhaps, 
 will not be deemed misplaced. 
 
 In general, an artist has several manners of painting, 
 which, in terms of the art, are usually confined to three. 
 The first partakes of the school in which the Painter 
 received his early instruction ; his style at this period is 
 commonly neat and careful, finished with a servile imi- 
 tation of the manner of his master, and an observance 
 of the minutiae of objects ; a gradual advance leads to 
 a second manner, which, being the result of more expe- 
 rienced study, is considered the best period ; the third 
 proceeds from long practice, by which great facility of 
 handling and execution are acquired, and this is often 
 attended by negligence in drawing, and a dependence 
 upon the memory for a recollection of objects, instead 
 of consulting nature ; and the artist not unfrequently 
 degenerates into what is termed mannerism. 
 
 Painters not only have what is called their best time, 
 but they have also successful moments, in which they 
 surpass their general productions, either in subject, 
 composition, expression, colour, or effect ; so that some- 
 times a felicitous union of all these grand desiderata is 
 attained, as will be exemplified in the copious Catalogue 
 of Original Pictures, which is the main object of this 
 work. Pictures of this kind are rarely found in the 
 market, and when they do appear for sale, are readily 
 purchased by the real connoisseur, at very liberal prices. 
 
 Some painters, whose works in general are but little 
 esteemed, and whose names even are almost unknown 
 in commerce, have occasionally produced pictures equal 
 to those of acknowledged first-rate masters ; such 
 
INTRODUCTION. xix 
 
 instances will be found noticed in this work, and they 
 would more frequently occur, did not interested motives 
 induce the removal of their names and the substitution 
 of others, as it has been before stated. 
 
 It is worthy of observation, that Pictures of the first 
 class of the Dutch and Flemish Schools have 
 constantly increased in value, and even in the public 
 sales have not fluctuated in price more than ten or 
 fifteen per cent, (that is, when such sales have been 
 honourably conducted, and no undue influence or 
 combination taken place) : but this steadiness in price 
 is by no means the case with second-class pictures, or 
 those of the doubtful kind; the latter will occasionally 
 vary, from thirty to fifty per cent. The same remarks 
 are not applicable to pictures of the Italian schools, 
 which are exceedingly uncertain in their marketable 
 value : they have been known to fluctuate from fifty to 
 five hundred per cent. This arises from several cir- 
 cumstances, namely, the questionable originality of the 
 pictures, the absence of buyers of Italian works, or a 
 combination between two or more persons to buy, or an 
 agreement not to bid against each other. This system 
 of uniting is not confined to the trade ; for gentlemen 
 have been known to agree for the same object.* These 
 combinations are most injurious to the value of property, 
 
 * It is but fair to notice, that the stigma of Picture Dealer has 
 not prevented some gentlemen from engaging very largely in the 
 commerce ; and such have not scrupled to use as much intrigue and 
 artifice as any designing dealers, although it may have been in a 
 different manner ; and many, from the peculiar advantages they 
 possess, have made it a profitable speculation. 
 
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 INTRODUCTION. 
 
 when offered for sale, and often reduces the amount to 
 half of what it otherwise would have been. 
 
 It may be observed, that pictures sell much higher at 
 a sale when sanctioned by the name of a distinguished 
 proprietor, or as being from some celebrated collection. 
 The Purchaser then buys with confidence, and bids with 
 spirit, not to say with judgment, for if this were the 
 case, good pictures would sell equally well under any 
 circumstances : but here the want of knowledge is appa- 
 rent ; for these soi-disant connoisseurs, who give high 
 prices under such circumstances, would hardly be pre- 
 vailed on to buy the same pictures at half the sum, 
 without such recommendations. It must, however, be 
 owned, that there are times when works of art suffer a 
 great depression, from various local or political causes. 
 This was the case in England in the years 1814, 1815, 
 and 1816, when first-rate pictures were sold at a great 
 depreciation/" 
 
 The numerous works already published upon pictorial 
 art, render critical dissertation unnecessary ; nor is it 
 possible to lay down rules that will enable every one to 
 acquire the knowledge necessary to constitute a connois- 
 seur. For the best information upon this subject, the 
 reader may be referred to Richardson's excellent Trea- 
 tise on Art ; Sir Joshua Reynolds Tour in Flanders ; 
 and to the late Mr. Fuseli's admirable Discourses on Art. 
 
 * There is a curious circumstance mentioned by M. Gault, in his 
 Guide des Amateurs: "A capital collection of pictures was sold at 
 Paris on the 28th of March 1814, and two following days; on the 
 second day of the sale, the Allies arrived before Paris, yet the sale 
 continued, with very little diminution of prices." 
 
INTRODUCTION. xxl 
 
 Dictionaries of the Lives of the Painters are already 
 sufficiently numerous, and answer their purpose as books 
 of reference, though none of them are perfect ; * but 
 there is no work, in the English Language, similar to 
 the present. 
 
 The memoranda from which this work is composed, 
 are the results of the observation of many years collect- 
 ing, in France, Holland, Germany, and England. Ex- 
 amples of the works of the most esteemed masters of 
 the Dutch, Flemish, and French Schools will be found 
 cited, from all the public and private collections in 
 those countries. 
 
 It will be observed, that much genuine information 
 has been derived from the Dutch and French sale cata- 
 logues of pictures ; and here the author desires to 
 render justice to the talents of their writers, as well for 
 their perspicuity and intelligence, as the correctness and 
 veracity with which they are generally written. The 
 detailed descriptions which they give of pictures are 
 sufficient, in most instances, to enable the reader to 
 recognise them, and reasonable confidence may be 
 placed in the encomiums bestowed upon their merits. 
 
 In Holland, the catalogues are written under the 
 direction of several persons conversant in the arts, 
 and signed by them, to attest their correctness. In 
 France, until very lately, the director of a sale was 
 equally scrupulous in assigning the several pictures to 
 
 * Bryan's Dictionary is decidedly the best, as, in addition to the 
 lives of the painters and a list of their etchings, it contains a bio- 
 graphy of the engravers and their principal works, with the ciphers, 
 monograms, and marks generally used by them. 
 
xxii 
 
 INTRODUCTION. 
 
 the true painters, as any attempt to the contrary would 
 have been exposed, and a stigma cast upon the judg- 
 ment of the writer ; in cases of doubt, the picture was 
 classed under the head Attribue. 
 
 The ancient Dutch, Flemish, and French collections 
 were composed (with few exceptions) of pictures painted 
 by the first-rate masters ; and, in several of the Dutch 
 cabinets, the very choicest only of their works were 
 admitted : the Linden, Van Slingelandt, Lubbeling, 
 Lormier, Bisschop, d'Acosta, Van Heteren, Bicker, 
 Van Zwieten, Van Wassenaar, Cauwerwen, Verhulst, 
 Van Winter, Robyn, Braamcamp, De Smeth, Gelder- 
 meester, Van Leyden, the Countess de Verrue, Randon 
 de Boisset, Gaillard de Gagnat, Blondel de Gagny, 
 Choiseul, and Praslin, may be adduced as instances. 
 
 The present work is confined to the first-rate and 
 most esteemed masters only of the several schools 
 already noticed ; those of the second class are men- 
 tioned incidentally, as imitators, or analogous painters. 
 
 The introduction of a work exclusively confined to 
 the arts, affords an opportunity to the writer to indulge 
 in a few observations, upon the state and progress of 
 painting in this country, and of its importance in a 
 political view ; and although this subject has already 
 attracted the notice of several able writers, yet it will 
 still admit of being revived and reconsidered, and the 
 more frequently this is done, the more correctly will 
 the true weight and measure of its utility be ascer- 
 tained. 
 
 England may be considered as the last among civilised 
 nations that has encouraged the arts, by fostering 
 
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 INTRODUCTION. xxiii 
 
 native talent, and establishing a national gallery. 
 Taste and genius for the fine arts in this country had 
 long lain dormant, and the development of native 
 power is modern, compared with that of Italy, Holland, 
 or Spain. The causes of this tardiness were not those 
 assigned by Winkelman, " the cold humidity of the 
 country, and the consequent phlegmatic dulness of its 
 inhabitants/' for such aspersions have long since been 
 proved unjust ; and it must be obvious to every one 
 who has paid attention to the progress of the arts, that 
 the knowledge and admiration of them have increased 
 in proportion to the dissemination of learning, and the 
 accumulation of wealth. Never was more liberal en- 
 couragement given by individuals to native talent, 
 than at the present period ; and in no country have 
 artists ever possessed greater opportunities for study 
 and improvement, than of late years have been offered 
 to those of our own country. The galleries of the rich 
 have been thrown open for their inspection, and a 
 selection of the choicest pictures, from them and private 
 collections, have been annually exhibited ; in addition 
 to this, a number of excellent pictures have been lent, 
 by the proprietors, for the students to copy, 4 '" and it is a 
 pleasure to add that the progress has been commensurate. 
 That such has been the case, must be obvious to every 
 
 * It will readily be allowed, that the literary productions of 
 learned men are of inestimable value to rising generations, as works 
 of instruction and example ; of equal utility and importance are 
 pictures, by eminent masters, to students and artists, in the progress 
 of their profession ; and a patron cannot more effectually serve a 
 young man of genius, in the study of the arts, than by repeatedly 
 placing before him the productions of distinguished painters. 
 
Xxiv INTRODUCTION. 
 
 man of taste and j ud gment, and proves the fallacy of the 
 opinion hazarded by Winkelman and others, respecting 
 the effect of climate on the genius and capabilities of 
 English artists practising in their own country. For 
 these important benefits to the arts, the best thanks of 
 the country are due to those noblemen and gentlemen 
 who founded, under the patronage of His Majesty, The 
 British Gallery, and under whose generous aus- 
 pices pictorial art has been fostered, and raised to the 
 highly-flourishing state in which it now is ; and but for 
 whose patronage many artists of merit would have 
 been lost in obscurity and indigence. 
 
 England can now boast of possessing productions of 
 native talent superior, in many branches of the art, to 
 other civilised nations ; for, among modern painters, 
 where will be found the parallel of Reynolds, whose 
 powerful genius raised the art from obscurity to a 
 splendour which it had never before attained in this 
 country % To his distinguished name may be added 
 those of a Barry, a Wilson, a Gainsborough, and the in- 
 comparable Hogarth. These are worthily succeeded by 
 others now living, whose names will immortalise the 
 epoch of this illustrious reign. Farther progress, it is 
 still fondly hoped, will be made, by the talents and 
 exertions of rising students, who have so many and 
 excellent examples before them. 
 
 Let the genius of historic painting receive the foster- 
 ing aid of national liberality, seconded by munificent 
 patrons, and it will, doubtless, gradually expand, and 
 ultimately attain the same splendour that adorned, and 
 still distinguishes the pontificates of Julius II., Leo X., 
 and the governments of Ferdinand and Albert, of 
 
INTRODUCTION. XXV 
 
 Belgium. It has already shown itself in many ex- 
 cellent and highly promising productions, but it has 
 yet vast efforts to make, before it reaches the glorious 
 excellence of Raffaelle and Michael Angelo, or the 
 lesser glories of the Caracci, Correggio, Titian, and 
 other distinguished names of Italy. 
 
 Historic painting is acknowledged to be the highest 
 and noblest branch of the art, yet the difficulties op- 
 posed to its attainment appear to be too often over- 
 looked, or not sufficiently understood ; but it should be 
 known, that the half of life is required to prepare the 
 painter with the necessary knowledge and material, 
 during which long period the artist must toil day and 
 night, silently, and, it may be, totally unknown. 
 Should he reflect, during his arduous studies, upon 
 his future prospects, as to what are the rewards and 
 honours that await him, and what are his hopes of 
 support, beyond the casual and uncertain orders of 
 private individuals — sources of support much too feeble 
 and uncertain, to keep alive the necessary energies of 
 mind, and to do justice to the merits of a first-rate 
 historical painter. And what are the honours that 
 await him ? Perhaps an academical wreath ; a poor 
 encouragement to struggling genius, when the same 
 reward may be obtained by the production of a few 
 good portraits, and the suffrages of R.A.'s, too often 
 acquired by obsequious solicitations. Let the munifi- 
 cent encouragement of the French government be kept 
 in mind ; the rewards and honours it has bestowed 
 upon artists in this branch, from the time of Louis XIII. 
 to the present day, and more particularly under the 
 reign of Napoleon, who well knew the value of great 
 
XXVI 
 
 INTRODUCTION. 
 
 painters, as being one of the most effectual means of 
 immortalising himself and his epoch. 
 
 Good policy would justify the British government in 
 extending a similar liberality towards the encourage- 
 ment of native talent in painting and sculpture. The 
 glory and wealth of a country are mainly advanced by 
 them — their importance and utility are incalculable ; 
 for out of materials of little value, the artist creates an 
 article of great interest and worth. 4 " A single picture, 
 even in modern times, has paid half the contribution of 
 a city.t In the Augustan age of the arts, a picture was 
 esteemed a gift as valuable as could be presented, and 
 no honour was thought too great for the artist. Kings, 
 emperors, and popes, have given and received them as 
 the most highly-esteemed presents. Would it be 
 derogatory to a sovereign to present to foreign noble- 
 men and ambassadors the choicest productions of 
 British artists, instead of costly and useless snuff boxes, 
 however splendidly adorned with diamonds and other 
 gems % The adoption of such presents would, indeed, 
 be a substantial resource, well calculated to excite a 
 laudable emulation in the breast of every artist. 
 
 A small collection of pictures, saved from the wreck 
 of a revolution, has been sufficient to support the 
 unfortunate refugee in exile. 
 
 It would be highly curious and interesting, if it were 
 
 * Vide Richardson on Painting. 
 
 t The writer has been informed, that when the French took 
 Turin, during the reign of Napoleon, a large sum was levied on the 
 city, and a picture, by Gerard Dow, representing La Femme 
 Hydropique, was taken at half a million of francs, in part pay- 
 ment of the contribution. 
 
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 INTRODUCTION. XXvii 
 
 possible to ascertain the value of the numerous collec- 
 tions of pictures which were broken up and dispersed 
 during the war on the continent, the chief part of 
 which, with numerous isolated pictures, have since 
 been imported to England. The proceeds of these 
 sales must have been a source of immense wealth to 
 the proprietors, and, consequently, to the countries in 
 which they were sold. 
 
 Should not considerations of this nature influence a 
 government to award annual bounties to distinguished 
 artists, whose works would not only adorn the present 
 age, but also be a store of wealth to future genera- 
 tions ? 
 
 OBSERVATIONS. 
 
 The numerous difficulties which the writer has had to con- 
 tend with, in the compilation of the present Work, have fre- 
 quently induced him to relinquish the idea of offering it to the 
 public. It has now grown to such a magnitude, that whatever 
 inclination he might have to publish his observations, it would 
 be folly for him, as an individual, to encounter the expense, 
 with the great uncertainty of remuneration, without first ascer- 
 taining the sort of reception the work is likely to receive from 
 the public ; with this view he puts forth the first part, trusting 
 that, with all its defects, it will be found to contain much 
 interesting and valuable information. 
 
 The difficulties alluded to, have chierly arisen from the im- 
 possibility of identifying Pictures, in some catalogues, where 
 
xxviii 
 
 OBSERVATIONS. 
 
 the sizes and descriptions are so nearly similar, and in others 
 so defective and unintelligible, that when the pictures were not 
 known by the writer, he had no remedy but the one he has 
 adopted, which is, to note them several times, rather than 
 determine upon an uncertainty. This re-duplication of entries 
 principally occurs in extracts from English catalogues. 
 
 The reader is also informed, that where the size of Pictures 
 have the guess word about added, those descriptions are some- 
 times written from recollection, and consequently may be im- 
 perfect. Again, many defects must unavoidably occur from 
 the inaccuracies of the measurements, and the variations of the 
 scale of measures according to the country in which the cata- 
 logue has been made, whether French, Dutch, or German ; 
 these vary from each other, and all of them from the English. 
 
 The old French foot is 12 f inches English. 
 
 The old Dutch or Rynland foot is 12J inches full English. 
 
 The Amsterdam foot is 12| inches English. 
 
 The Bavarian and Saxon foot is about 12 J inches English. 
 
 The Vienna foot is about 12f inches English. 
 
 The French have occasionally used the mUre of 240 parts 
 to a foot, and the Dutch have recently given their measures 
 in palms and fractional parts, the foot being divided into 320 
 metres; the inch being f full English; the palm 3 \ T V, and 
 the aune or elle, 3 feet 3h inches. 
 
 Discrepancies of sizes will also occur from accidents, and 
 the caprice of the owners of Pictures, in having them enlarged 
 or diminished ; these alterations very frequently happen, as 
 well to those on panel as on canvas. 
 
 With reference to prices : — the sums for which each Picture 
 has been sold, is entered in the currency of the country where 
 the sale took place, and the reduction into English value made 
 upon a general scale : for instance, the rate of exchange in 
 France is calculated at 25 francs for a pound sterling ; this is 
 probably too high for a general scale, as it has been as low as 
 20, and even 16 J upon England. 
 
 The rate of exchange in Holland, is calculated on an average 
 
OBSERVATIONS. Xxix 
 
 of 1 1 florins ; this is perhaps taken at too low a rate, but it 
 has happened that the writer has received no more than that 
 sum for a pound sterling, and it has, in unfavourable times, 
 been even less; so that with the addition of 7 J per cent. 
 opgelt, which purchasers are compelled to pay upon the 
 general amount of their lots, and the incidental expenses 
 attending sales, this valuation will not be found very far 
 from the mark : but in these inquiries, those who wish to be 
 quite accurate, can calculate for themselves. 
 
 It sometimes happens that Pictures suffer alteration, objec- 
 tionable parts are expunged, or additions made, either by the 
 introduction of figures, animals, or inanimate objects, according 
 to the conceit of the owner, or the presumption of the artist 
 who may happen to be engaged to clean and restore them. 
 
 It may be proper to observe, that Prints do not always 
 correctly correspond with the Pictures from which they are 
 taken : the engraver will frequently leave out parts, make 
 additions, or alter, as may best assist the effect of the Print, 
 or suit the caprice of himself or of others. The relative 
 proportions are also very frequently changed. 
 
 When describing a Picture, the writer has considered the 
 right and left of it to be the reverse to the hands of the 
 spectators ; but this rule will be found so frequently falsified, 
 arising from the incorrectness of the writers of catalogues, 
 and the various descriptions taken from old Prints, that it 
 must not be depended upon as a certain guide. 
 
 Before concluding the introduction, the author begs par- 
 ticularly to observe, that he has scrupulously abstained from 
 observations upon Pictures which might tend to injure their 
 value, and thereby occasion a loss to the individual holders 
 of them ; but he does not feel that the same forbearance is 
 necessary with respect to Pictures in public galleries ; the 
 latter are open to fair criticism, and the writer has not 
 hesitated to make remarks upon them whenever he thought 
 they would conduce to the information of the amateur. 
 
 To conclude ; he feels that he would be guilty of a serious 
 
XXX 
 
 OBSERVATIONS. 
 
 omission, were he to fail in acknowledging, with sincere 
 thanks the ready assistance he has received in compiling the 
 present work, from every gentleman to whom he has had 
 occasion to apply : the same thanks are also due to several 
 of the most eminent in the trade of Picture dealing, who 
 have shown an equal readiness to give him information, but 
 whose kindness he will (with their permission) more dis- 
 tinctly acknowledge in a future volume, should he receive 
 encouragement to continue the work. 
 
 EXPLANATION of the ABBEEVIATIONS. 
 
 P.... 
 
 a... 
 
 Cop. 
 
 .Panel 
 
 Canvas 
 
 Copper 
 
 C. P 
 
 Canvas on Panel 
 
 flo. 
 
 A- 
 
 Florins 
 .Francs 
 
 In the measurements, the height of the Pictures is given 
 first, but this must not be depended upon as an unerring rule. 
 
PART THE FIRST 
 
 CONTAINS 
 
 SHORT BIOGRAPHICAL NOTICES, 
 
 AND 
 
 A DESCBIPTION 
 
 OF 
 
 THE WORKS, 
 
 OF 
 
 GERARD DOW 
 
 PETER VAN SLINGELANDT 
 
 FRANCIS VAN MIERIS 
 
 WILLIAM VAN MIERIS 
 ADRIAN OSTADE 
 ISAAC OSTADE 
 
 AND 
 
 PHILIP WOUWERMANS. 
 
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS. 
 
 PAGE 
 
 Frontispiece — Reproduced from the Original Lithograph. 
 La Femme Hydropique, by Gerard Dow, . , 32 
 
 A Dutch Family, by Peter Van Slingelandt, - r >6 
 A Lady in a Crimson Jacket, by F. Mieris, . .70 
 The Alchymist, by Adrian Ostade, . .ill 
 
 The Halt, by Isaac Ostade, .... 196 
 Halt of Officers, by P. Wouwermans, 
 
A 
 
 CATALOGUE RAISONNE 
 
 OF 
 
 THE WORKS OF THE MOST EMINENT 
 
 DUTCH PAINTERS. 
 
 GERARD DOW. 
 
 This admirable artist was born at Leyclen, on the 
 7th of April, 1613. His father, who was a glazier, 
 perceiving his decided inclination for the arts, placed 
 him with Bartholomew Dolendo, an engraver, with 
 whom he remained a few months, and then studied 
 under Peter Rouwhorn, a painter on glass. In two 
 years he surpassed his master, and at the age of fifteen 
 entered the school of Rembrandt. Three years of 
 study under this excellent painter were sufficient to 
 enable Dow to take his future instructions from 
 nature. 
 
 Gerard Dow commenced his career in art by painting 
 portraits : but this pursuit was not to his taste ; and 
 his success in it was not only uncertain, but cost him 
 so much time and trouble that he soon relinquished it, 
 as he found it entailed two difficulties instead of one ; 
 namely, first making a likeness, and then painting it 
 well : but perhaps the truth is, that he so tired all his 
 sitters that they lost their patience, and he the likeness. 
 
 VOL. 1. J 5 
 
2 
 
 GERARD DOW. 
 
 An author states, that he was occupied five days in 
 painting the hand of Mad. Spierings, and above three 
 in painting a broomstick. If this statement be correct, 
 it is not difficult to account for his ill-success in por- 
 traiture. Dow, therefore, confined himself to familiar 
 and fancy subjects, in which he could indulge his 
 inclination for laborious finish, and his taste in the 
 choice of subjects. Having liberated himself from 
 the trammels of portraiture, he pursued freely the 
 natural bent of his mind, which led him to dwell with 
 inexhaustible patience upon all the wiinutice of his art, 
 and whatever conduced to its perfection. The anxious 
 care which he took to preserve the purity of his colours 
 is almost incredible. He prepared and ground them 
 himself, shut his palette and pencils up in a box, made 
 the window of his room almost air tight to prevent the 
 entrance of dust, always entered his room as slowly and 
 as quietly as possible, and seated himself gently in his 
 chair, where he paused to let all the dust subside pre- 
 vious to taking out his palette : the result of all which 
 care was the acquisition of an extraordinary purity of 
 colour. It would seem as though this ingenious painter 
 had studied the works of his master, Rembrandt, 
 through the medium of a convex lens ; for if his (Rem- 
 brandt's) pictures are seen in this manner, a striking 
 resemblance is produced to those of Dow. It has 
 been observed by writers that he painted from objects 
 reflected in a convex lens ; but had he not previously 
 acquired a perfect knowledge of the chiaroscuro of his 
 masters works, his pictures would have the same feeble 
 effect which nature presents when viewed through 
 that medium. 
 
GERARD DOW. 3 
 
 Many artists have finished their pictures as highly 
 as Dow ; but there are none who have preserved the 
 same breadth and powerful effect, with such brilliancy 
 of colour. He was a perfect master of all the prin- 
 ciples of art ; which, united with consummate skill and 
 labour, enabled him to produce the most perfect speci- 
 mens that ever came from the easel of a painter. Con- 
 trary to the usual practice of artists, Dow's latter 
 pictures are more highly finished than his early ones. 
 La Femme Hydropique, now in the Louvre, is dated 
 1655 ; and Le Menage, now in the Musee at the 
 Hague, 1658. These two very capital pictures are 
 finished in the most wonderful manner ; indeed it is im- 
 possible for finishing to be carried to higher perfection. 
 The Marquess of Stafford's Violin Player is another 
 example of beautiful painting with exquisite finish. 
 
 The fine pictures of this master are exceedingly rare, 
 and consequently of immense value. Even in his life- 
 time, he had one thousand florins per annum allowed 
 him by a wealthy Dutchman, for the privilege of the 
 first refusal of all his pictures at his own price. 
 
 He died in 1674, aged 61. 
 
 A DESCRIPTION OF HIS PRINCIPAL PICTURES. 
 
 1. The Interior of a room, with a groined ceiling and 
 arched windows. An interesting old woman, habited in the 
 costume of the time, stands in front, occupied in scraping car- 
 rots upon the top of a cask ; at her right is a boy, with a 
 mouse-trap in his hand, which he is holding up to the light of a 
 large window, in order to see the little prisoner : this object 
 appears to have drawn him from his studies, as he still holds a 
 
4 
 
 GERARD DOW. 
 
 palette of colours on his hand. On the opposite side (or left of 
 the picture), is a hencoop, with a bright brass can and a red 
 cabbage on it, over which are a dead cock, some partridges, 
 and other objects hanging against the wall, and upon a shelf 
 still higher are some jugs and plates ; various other objects are 
 distributed about the room, and at the further end is seen 
 an old man reading by candlelight. This is in every respect 
 an admirable picture, both in composition and exquisite finish, 
 and has, besides, the advantage of clearness throughout, it being 
 illumined by two large windows. 
 
 Collection of M. Jan Van Orvielle, Amst. 1705. 1 100 flo, 99/. 
 
 M. A. Bout .... 1733. 2065 /o. 186/. 
 
 The Widow Keuver, Amst. 1 736. When it was sold, 
 
 with the entire collection, to the Prince of Hesse, for 40,000 flo. — 
 From the latter gallery it was transferred, with many other fine 
 pictures, by the chances of war, into the collection of Josephine, at 
 Malmaison ; at the distribution of which collection it was purchased 
 by the present proprietor, Monsieur Valdow, at Paris, and is now 
 worth 1200 gs. 
 
 18 in. by 13 in. — P. 
 
 2. The Interior of a room by candlelight, in which are an 
 old man seated, a woman with a lantern in her hand, and a 
 second man entering with a candle in his hand. 
 
 Collection of M. J. Van Orvielle, Amst. 1705. 1000 flo. 90/. 
 
 3. An arched-top window, at which are a young woman 
 with a fish in her hand, and a youth holding up a hare ; a 
 milk pot, a red cabbage, a brass mortar, and other objects are 
 on the sill, the under part of which is decorated with a bas- 
 relief of boys. A basket of salad is on the right side of the 
 window, and a fowl hanging by the legs on the left. This very 
 excellent picture was painted in 1652, when the artist was 
 thirty-nine years of age. It is mentioned by Descamps, in 
 Lo, Vie des Peintres, and was then in the 
 
GERARD DOW. 5 
 
 Collection of Van Hoeck Janz, Amst. 1706. . 770 fio. 69/. 
 
 Bout 1733. . 1405 fio. 126/. 
 
 Van Zwieten . . . 1741. . 1290 fio. 116/. 
 
 M. de Gaignat . . 1768. . 6220 fs. 249/. 
 12 in. by 9 in. — P. 
 
 4. A Schoolmaster, with four scholars. The composition 
 exhibits a venerable old man seated, with a table and desk 
 before him, holding in his left hand a ferula, and in the other 
 a pencil, with which he is directing a youth in reading ; 
 another youth stands opposite to him, with a book in his hand. 
 The figures are seen to the knees. This picture is painted 
 with surprising care and beautiful finish. 
 
 Collection of Van Loo .... 1713. . 1030 fio. 92/. 
 
 The present value is about 250/. Now in the Fitzwilliam col- 
 lection at Cambridge, the whole of which was bequeathed by the 
 late Lord Fitzwilliam to the University. 
 
 12 in. by 6 in. — P. 
 
 5. Two children, with a pot of sweetmeats, and an old 
 woman playing with a cat. Mentioned by Descamps, being 
 then in the 
 
 Collection of M. de Wassenaar, 1757. 
 
 G. A girl caressing a dog, and giving it something to drink ; 
 mentioned by Descamps. 
 
 Collection of M. Fagel 1753. 
 
 7. A young woman at an arched-top window, with a rabbit 
 in one hand, and the other leaning on a basket of apples which 
 is placed before her ; at her side stands a boy, who appears to 
 be bargaining for some fruit, and in a familiar way has put his 
 hand upon her shoulder ; on the sill of the window are a brass 
 
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 GERARD DOW. 
 
 can, a bunch of carrots, a red cabbage, a dead cock, and a 
 pumpkin, and at the side hangs a lantern. This admirable 
 picture is of the choicest quality and perfection. 
 
 Collection of Van Sanvoort Amst. 1758. . 2500 flo. 2257. 
 Fifteen hundred guineas would be the writer's estimation of this 
 bijou. 
 
 Now in the collection of Thomas Hope, Esq. 
 Exhibited in the British Gallery, 1815. 
 
 20 in. by 15 in. — P. 
 
 8. A young woman consulting a doctor. 
 
 Collection of M. Valkenburg Rott. 1731. . 1130 flo. 102Z. 
 13 in, by 9 in. — P. 
 
 9. A portrait of the artist. He is represented at a window, 
 enjoying the pleasure of a pipe. 
 
 Collection of H. V. Slingelandt, Hague, 1750. 
 
 17| in. by 13 J in. — P. 
 
 10. An Interior, with a company of three persons playing at 
 cards. 
 
 Collection of Beunengen . Amst. 1716. . 1310 /to. 118?. 
 13J in. by 10 in. — P. 
 
 11. An old woman, in a fur cloak. 
 
 Collection of Lormier . . Hague, 1763. . 1^0 flo. 111. 
 7 in. by 6 in. — P. 
 
 12. A youth, wearing a bonnet decked with feathers. 
 
 Collection of Lormier .... 1763. . 400 flo. 361. 
 7 in. by 6 in. — P. 
 
GERARD DOW. 
 
 13. An old man reading a book. 
 
 Collection of Van Heteren . Hague, 1756. 
 
 12 in. by 9| in. — P. 
 
 14. A girl at a window, with a lamp in her hand. Engraved 
 by Valck. 
 
 Collection of Van Heteren, 1756. 
 Now in the Musee at Amsterdam. 
 
 12 in. by 9f in. — P. 
 
 15. A boy in a cellar, with a mouse- trap in his hand ; by 
 candlelight. 
 
 Collection of Lormier .... 1763. . 1000 flo. 90Z. 
 Again in the collection of Lubelling. 
 
 10 in. by in. — P. 
 
 16. A man playing a bagpipe, and a woman standing near 
 him listening to the music. 
 
 Collection of Lormier .... 1763. . 605 flo. 54Z. 
 11 in. by 8 \ in. — P. 
 
 17. A hermit in meditation. 
 
 Collection of Lormier .... 1763. . 130 flo. 121. 
 9 in. by 7 in. — P. 
 
 18. A man mending a pen. 
 
 Collection of Lormier .... 1763. . 331 flo. 30/. 
 10 in. by 8 J in. — P. 
 
 19. An old man seated at a table, mending a pen by the 
 light of a lamp, which stands on his right ; an hour glass, some 
 
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 GERARD DOW. 
 
 papers, and a lantern are on the table ; in front of which is 
 seated an old woman, with her back to the spectator. 
 
 This is probably the above picture. 
 
 Now in the possession of Messrs. Woodburns. 
 
 12 J in. by 8 \ in. — P. (arched top.) 
 
 20. The head of a beautiful infant. 
 
 Collection of B. da Costa Hague, 1764. . 100 flo. 9/. 
 7 in. by 6 in. — P. 
 
 21. Two persons engaged in prayer. 
 
 Collection of B. da Costa . . . 1764. . 400 ffo. 36/. 
 26 in. by 23 in. — P. 
 
 22. An Interior, by candlelight, in which are several figures, 
 among whom is a woman witli a large wine-glass in her hand. 
 
 Collection of Anthony Grill Amst. 1728. . 700 flo. 63/. 
 
 23. A grocer's shop (viewed through an archecl-top window), 
 in which are five figures ; the most conspicuous of whom is a 
 woman behind the counter, lifting up a pair of scales with her 
 left hand, whilst with the other she seems to be about to take 
 some raisins from a basket lying on the sill of the window ; 
 towards which a young girl, standing on the opposite side of 
 the counter, is pointing. Some sugar in the lump, a plate of 
 lemons, a glass jar of sweets, and some gingerbread, are lying 
 on the sill ; and in the back part of the shop is another woman 
 behind a counter, serving a man ; near the latter is a woman 
 quitting the shop : numerous objects appropriate to the trade 
 complete the subject. A bird-cage, a bas-relief of infants, and 
 a pot of flowers, decorate the exterior of the window. Dated, 
 1672. 
 
GERARD DOW. 9 
 
 Collection of Count de Choiseul, 1756. Noticed in Descamps. 
 This picture differs very materially from one representing the 
 same subject in the Louvre. 
 
 Now in the collection of His Majesty. 
 
 Exhibited in the British Gallery 1826-7. Estimated at 1200gs. 
 18 in. by 13 in.— P. {arched top.) 
 
 24. An old woman at an arched-top window, with a herring 
 in her hand, wdiich she appears to have taken from a tub 
 standing on the sill before her, and is holding it up to a youth 
 who is close to her side, apparently bargaining for some ; a red 
 cabbage, a bunch of carrots, some onions, and an old cloth, lie 
 on the sill ; a pair of scales and a basket of eggs hang against 
 the side of the window. In the back-ground, are seen two 
 women in conversation, uear a window, &c. &c. &c. Engraved 
 by Moitte. 
 
 Collection of Count de Bruhl, 1750. 
 
 161 i nm by 12 in. — P. 
 
 25. The Dentist. A peasant seated in a chair, leaning his 
 head back in a convenient position to the operator, who stands 
 behind him, holding the patient's mouth open with one hand, 
 and extracting the tooth with the other: a straw hat and a 
 basket of eggs are on the ground by the side of the chair. A 
 skull and various other objects are seen on a table in the back 
 of the room, near an arched-top window. Engraved. 
 
 In the Musee Francais. — Now in the Louvre. 
 Valued by the Experts du Musee, 1816 . . 5000 fs. 2001. 
 12 in. by 9 in. — P. 
 
 26. The Dentist. This picture represents the doctor ex- 
 amining the teeth of a peasant, whose wife stands near a 
 window watching the operation. 
 
 Taken from the Louvre, in 1815. 
 
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 GERARD DOW. 
 
 27. The bust of an old woman with an embroidered mantle 
 over her shoulders. Engraved by Wille. 
 
 Collection of M. W., 1743. 
 
 4j in. by 3 in. — P. (arched top.) 
 
 28. An old woman at a window, with spectacles on, occupied 
 winding flax on a reel. Engraved by Wille, under the title of 
 La Divideuse. Mentioned by Descamps. 
 
 Collection of M. Hasselaar Amst. 1742. . 465 flo. ill. 
 
 Count de Vence 1750. . 2560 fs. 103Z. 
 
 10 in. by 8 in. — P. 
 
 29. An old woman, with spectacles, reading. Engraved by 
 Wille, and called La Liseuse. Noticed by Descamps, in La 
 Vie des Peintres. 
 
 Collection of Julienne .... 1767. . 3101 fs. 124?. 
 9 J in. by 7 in. — P. 
 
 30. The portrait of a lady, with a handkerchief in one hand, 
 the other hand resting upon a table, which is covered with a 
 red carpet. Mentioned by Descamps, in La Vie des Peintres. 
 
 Collection of Julienne .... 1767. . 2401 fs. 96Z. 
 
 Bandville .... 1787. . 1800 fs. 72Z. 
 
 9 in. by 7| in. — P. 
 
 31. An artist seated, drawing from a Fiamingo figure of a 
 child; by lamplight. An hour-glass, some books, and a globe, 
 are upon the table, which is covered with a turkey carpet ; 
 and an easel, and other implements of the artist, are placed in 
 the back-ground. 
 
 Collection of Julienne . . . 1767. . 1161 fs. 47/. 
 M. Horion Brussels, 1788. . 1500 flo. 135Z. 
 
GERARD DOW. 
 
 11 
 
 This little picture is rather too dark, but it is beautifully drawn 
 and finished. Descamps mentions it in his work, vol. ii. p. 222 ; 
 but, judging from the price it brought in the first sale, there must 
 have been a doubt of its originality. Another of the same subject 
 was in the collection of M. Van Slingelandt, at Dort, and is men- 
 tioned in his sale, 1785. 
 
 32. A picture of precisely the same subject as the last, 
 but differing in size, was sold in the 
 
 Collection of Prince Galitskin Paris, 1825. . 5300 fs. 212/. 
 
 Descamps, in La Vie des Peintres, mentions a second picture 
 of a man drawing in a book, then in the collection of a M. Van 
 Heteren. 
 
 33. A girl chopping onions in a tub, and a boy near her, 
 holding one of the onions in his hand. Mentioned by 
 Descamps. Painted in 1646. 
 
 Gildermeester . . . 1800. . 4000 flo. 360/. 
 
 Now in His Majesty's collection. 
 Exhibited in the British Gallery, 1826-27. 
 
 8 in. by 6| in. — P. 
 
 34. A female, sitting on the bank of a river : she appears 
 to be just quitting the bath, having her chemise under her, 
 and one foot still in the water, and is occupied in adjusting her 
 long hair. A tree is on the right ; the front is enriched with 
 plants : some houses are seen through an arcade in the back- 
 ground; and the distant mountains are illumined by the full 
 moon. This picture is noticed by Descamps, in La Vie des 
 Peintres. 
 
 13 J in. by 10 \ in. — P. (arched top.) 
 
 10J in. by 8 J in. — P. (arched top.) 
 
 Collection of Gaignat . 
 
 P. de Conti . 
 
 Praslin . 
 
 1768. 
 1777. 
 1793. 
 
 5145/s. 206Z. 
 7300 fs. 292/. 
 8000 fs. 320/. 
 
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 GERARD DOW. 
 
 Collection of Ferd. Count Plettenberg, 1743. . 380 fl(h 34/. 
 
 9 in. by 7 in. 
 
 35. The companion to the last. A young man, sitting 
 naked on the bank of a river. On the left and front are his 
 hat and feathers, habits, and sword. Noticed by Descamps, 
 in La Vie des Peintres. 
 
 Collection of Ferd. Count de Plettenberg, 1743. . 310 flo. 28/. 
 
 Gaignat (the pair) . 1768. . 5145 fs. 206/. 
 
 9 in. by 7 in.— P. 
 
 36. A woman, preparing to enter the bath ; she is sitting 
 upon a bank near a tree, with her chemise about her waist, 
 and the other part of her dress lying by her side. A 
 landscape forms the back-ground of the subject. Noticed by 
 Descamps, in La Vie des Peintres. 
 
 Collection of Gaignat, 1768. 13,205 fs. bought for the King of 
 
 France 528/. 
 
 9 in. by 7 in. — P. 
 
 37. A young man, playing on the flute at a window ; on the 
 sill of which lies an open book. Engraved by I. V. Kauperz 
 in mezzotinto. 
 
 Collection of M. de la Live de Jiilly 1769. 1204/*. 48/. 
 This picture is noticed by Descamps, in La Vie des Peintres, and 
 was then in the collection of the Elector of Palatine, 1754. 
 7 in. by 5 \ in. — P. 
 
 38. The Interior of a handsome apartment, in which is a 
 lady dressed in a purple velvet corset, bordered with ermine, 
 and a yellow satin petticoat embroidered with silver ; seated 
 with an infant in her lap, which she appears to have just taken 
 from a cradle standing near her ; a table covered with a Turkey 
 
GERARD DOW. 13 
 
 carpet (on which are an open book and a ewer) is placed by her 
 side. The view extends through an open door, into an adjoin- 
 ing room, where a doctor is seen, performing an operation on 
 a patient, to which a pupil, who is standing by his side, is 
 paying great attention ; behind them is a woman, apparently 
 much affected at the sight. 
 
 This capital picture was enclosed by two doors, painted on 
 the insides also, by Dow ; the subject of one of the pictures 
 represented an evening school ; the other a man mending a 
 pen. The outside of the doors was decorated with allegorical 
 subjects, relating to the arts, by Coxie. 
 
 Collection Amst. 1701. . 4025 flo. 362Z. 
 
 Van Hoeck . Am st. 1719. . 6000 flo. 540Z. 
 
 Descamps, in La Vie des Peintres, mentions this picture, which 
 was then in the possession of the widow Van Hoeck, 1754, and 
 was probably bought by one of the family in the latter sale. It 
 was subsequently in the splendid collection of M. Braamcamp, at 
 whose sale, in 1771, it was knocked down at 14,100 flo. 1269/. 
 
 This precious picture was sold to the Empress of Russia, with 
 several others of great value ; the whole of which were lost at sea. 
 27 in. by 32 in. — P. 
 
 39. The interior of a doctor's shop, by candlelight, in which 
 is a young man, examining the mouth of a female, who is sitting 
 in an arm chair. Noticed by Descamps, in La Vie des Peintres. 
 
 Collection of M. Six . . . Amst 1734. . 1005 flo. 90/. 
 
 Braamcamp . . . 1771. . 700 flo. 63/. 
 
 19 in. by 14 \ in. — P. 
 
 40. A pretty young female, at a window, with a basket of 
 fruit in one hand, and putting aside a curtain with the other. 
 A dead cock lies on the window sill by her side : the back part 
 of the room is illumined by a window, near which are a man 
 playing on a violin, and a woman singing. A beautiful bas- 
 
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 GERARD DOW. 
 
 relief of boys at play adorns the under part of the sill of the 
 window. 
 
 Collection of M. Valkenburg Rott. 1731. . 1350 flo. 12U 
 
 Loot Van Sanvoort . 1757. . 2225 flo. 200/. 
 
 Braamcamp . . . 1771. . 4000 flo. 360/. 
 
 M. de Bruyn . Amst. 1798. . 8000 flo. 720/. 
 
 Now in the collection of M. Six Van Winter, of Amsterdam. 
 
 This picture is of superlative beauty and excellence. 
 
 14J in. by 12 in. — P. 
 
 41. A man, richly dressed in blue silk, sitting at a window, 
 blowing a trumpet ; in the back-ground is seen a company of 
 smokers and drinkers enjoying themselves ; a curtain, drawn 
 on one side, is suspended from the upper part of the window, 
 and a bas-relief of boys is under the sill. 
 
 Collection of M. Loot Van Sanvoort 1757. . 1925 flo. 17 SI. 
 
 Braamcamp . . . 1771. . 3120/0. 281/. 
 
 Mr, P. Locquet . . 1783. . 7000 flo. 630/. 
 
 Valued by the Experts du Musee . 1816. . 15,000 fs. 600/. 
 Now in the Louvre. 
 
 141 i nt by 12 in. — P. 
 
 42. The Interior of a cellar, with a man holding the candle 
 for a young woman, whilst she draws some wine ; in the back- 
 ground is an old man warming himself. Engraved by Beau- 
 varlet. This picture is cited by Descamps. 
 
 Collection of M. Grill . Amst. 1728. . 810 flo. 731. 
 
 Braamcamp ... 1771. . 845 flo. 76/. 
 
 Now in the collection of M. Six Van Winter. 
 
 12 in. by 10 in. — P. 
 
 43. A pretty woman standing near a pump, cleaning a 
 saucepan ; she is seen through an arched-top window, at the 
 side of which hangs a cage, and a brass pot stands on 
 
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 the sill in front. Engraved by Wille, under the title of La 
 
 Mdnagdre. 
 
 Collection of M. Lempereur . . 1773. . 3100 fs. 124/. 
 
 Prince de Conti . . 1777. . 3500 fs. 140/. 
 
 — _ Beaujon 2501 fs. 100/. 
 
 — Geldermeester . . . 1800. . 1950 flo. 176/. 
 
 Now in his Majesty's collection. 
 Exhibited at the British Gallery, 1826-27. 
 
 in. by 5 in. — P. 
 
 44. The Poulterer's Shop. An old woman at an arched- 
 top window, holding up a hare, which a young damsel seems 
 to be cheapening; behind her is a man who has just entered 
 the door, and near him is a woman ; a dead pea-hen, a duck, 
 and a fowl, are lying on the sill in front, near a white metal 
 pail, on the handle of which the young woman is resting her 
 hand ; an old carpet is thrown over the window sill, below 
 which is seen a beautiful bas-relief of boys playing, at the side 
 of which stands a wicker cage with a cock in it ; a bird-cage is 
 hanging above ; another is suspended from the ceiling; the 
 under side of a winding staircase, and a shelf with poultry on 
 it, are seen in the back of the room. Noticed by Descamps, 
 in La Vie des Peintres ; then in the collection of the Marquess 
 de Voyer, 1754. 
 
 This capital picture was sold in the Choiseul collection, in 1772 
 
 (engraved, No. 50) for 17,300 fs. . 692/. 
 
 Collection of Prince de Conti, 1777. . . 20,000 fs. . 800/. 
 
 Due de Chabot, 1787. . . 20,800 fs. . 832/. 
 
 Coupry Dupre, 1801, 26,000 fs. (bought in) 1024/. 
 
 Again in the sale at Fonthill Abbey, 1823, by Mr. Phillips, 
 
 (bought by the Writer) 1270 gs. 
 
 Now in the collection of the Right Honourable Robert Peel. 
 Exhibited in the British Gallery, 1818. 
 
 22 in. by 17 \ in. — P. 
 
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 GERARD DOW. 
 
 45. A lady, elegantly dressed in a green silk corset, bor- 
 dered with fur, seated, playing on a virginal, which is placed 
 on a table covered with a Persian carpet ; some music books 
 lie on the table, and a violoncello stands against it in front. 
 The lady is represented sitting at a window, the curtain of 
 which is drawn up on one side. A company of three persons 
 and a servant waiting on them, are seen in the back of the 
 room. Descamps mentions this picture, which was then in 
 the collection of the Marechal d'Issenhein, 1754. 
 
 Collection of Count du Bary . . 1774. . 5100 fs. 2047. 
 
 Prince de Conti . . 1777. . 5000 fs. 200/. 
 
 Geldermeester . . 1800. . 975 flo. 88/. 
 
 N. Desenfans, Esq. . 1801 17® gs. 
 
 Now in the collection of William Wells, Esq. of Redleaf. 
 Exhibited in the British Gallery, 1821. 
 
 15| in. by 121 fe._p. 
 
 46. A young woman at a window, with a parrot in one 
 hand and the other resting on the cage. 
 
 Collection of M. de Gagny . . . 1776. . 7000 fs. 280/. 
 8 in. by 6 in. — P. {arched top.) 
 
 47. The portrait of a young officer, with a high collar and 
 a hussar hat and feathers. 
 
 Collection of M. de Gagny . . . 1776. . 1320 /a. 53/. 
 
 LeBoeuf .... 1782. . 951 fs. 38/. 
 101 i nm by 81 in. — P. (oval.) 
 
 48. A Grocer's Shop, called La Marchande L'piciere du 
 Village. The mistress of the shop is seen behind the counter 
 with the scales in her hand ; and three persons are on the 
 opposite side, the nearest of whom is an old woman, sitting 
 down reckoning her money on the counter ; a young female 
 
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 with a pail of water is beyond her ; and further on is a boy ; 
 a bunch of carrots, and onions, and an oil jar are in front ; and 
 above hangs a basket of eggs : the other parts of the shop are 
 filled with various articles belonging to the business. Noticed 
 by Descamps, in La Vie des Peintres. 
 
 This picture is of the finest quality, and may be rated about the 
 seventh best of this master's productions. It is dated 1647. 
 , Collection of Beunengen . Anst. 1716. . U00 flo. 108/. 
 
 Mad. C. Backer, Let/den, 1766. . 7150>. 643/. 
 
 Randon de Boisset . 1777. 15,500/6'. 620/. 
 
 Count de Vaudreuil . 1784. 16,901 /s-. 670/. 
 
 DucdePraslin . . 1793. 34,850 fs. 1494/. 
 
 Valued by the Experts du Musee 1816. 55,000 fs. 2200/. 
 Now in the Louvre, and engraved in the Musee. 
 
 14 in. by 10J in. — P. 
 
 49. A young woman at an arched window pouring milk 
 from a pitcher into a bowl, which stands on the window sill, 
 where are also a lantern, a skimmer, a bunch of carrots, a reel 
 cabbage, and other objects ; a cage and a fowl are hanging on 
 the left and further side of the window ; on the opposite side 
 is a curtain ; and above is suspended a bird-cage. Noticed 
 by Descamps, in La Vie des Peintres. 
 
 Collection of Wassenaar Obdam . 1750. . 1710 /o. 154/. 
 
 M. Lormier . . . 1754. 
 
 Randon de Boisset . 1777. . 9000 fs. 360/ 
 
 — Poulain Gallery . . 1780. 10,700 fs. 428/. 
 
 Valued by the Experts du Musee 1816. 10,000 fs. 400/ 
 Engraved by P. E. Moiette, and by Lips. 
 In the Musee Francais. — Now in the Louvre. 
 
 13 in. by 10 in. — P. 
 
 50. A woman at an arched-top window, with a pitcher in 
 her hand ; she appears to have been watering a pot of pinks, 
 vol. I. C 
 
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 GERARD DOW. 
 
 which stands on the outside. Noticed by Descamps, in La 
 Vie des Peintres. Engraved by A. Marcenay. 
 
 Collection of Randon de Boisset . 1777. . 6300 fa. '2521 
 — Le Boeuf .... 1782 . 4900 fs. 200Z. 
 This picture is of exquisite beauty, and now in His Majesty's 
 collection at Windsor. 
 
 9 in. by 7 in. — P. 
 
 A picture of the same subject occurs in the Vienna gallery. 
 11 in. by 8f in. — P. 
 
 51. A Pair. One represents a portrait of the painter when 
 about forty-five years of age ; the face is seen in nearly a front 
 view ; a low bonnet or cap covers the head, and the dress con- 
 sists of a loose gown bordered with fur. He appears to have 
 quitted his easel, which is seen in the back-ground, and to have 
 approached a window, upon the sill of which his right arm 
 reclines ; his left hand still holds his palette and pencils. 
 Engraved by Oortman. 
 
 Valued by the Experts du Musee 1816. . 8000 fa. 320/. 
 Now in the Louvre. 
 
 11 \ in. by 7 J in. — P. 
 
 52. Companion. A pretty young woman at a window, 
 gathering a pink from a pot of flowers, which stands in front. 
 A Turkey carpet lies over the sill of the window, and a bird- 
 cage hangs up at the side. Dated 1656. Engraved by 
 Marcenay. 
 
 This picture was formerly in the cabinet of Van Slingelandt. 
 Collection of Randon de Boisset 1777. (the pair) 13,000 fa. 520Z. 
 Now in the collection of the Duchess de Berri, Palais Bourbon. 
 
 11 J in. by 7 J in. — P. 
 
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 53. An astronomer standing before a globe, with a pair of 
 compasses in one hand and a lighted candle in the other. In 
 front are an hour-glass, a glass bottle, and two books, one of 
 which is lying open. 
 
 Collection of A. V. Hoeck Jantz . 1706. . 505 jio. 45/. 
 
 Prince de Conti . . 1777. . 1300 fs. 52/, 
 
 St. Victor .... 1822. . 1600 fs. 64/. 
 
 11 in. by 9 in. — P. 
 
 54. Two hermits in meditation. 
 
 Collection of Prince de Conti . . 1777. . 1300 fa. 52/. 
 12J in. by 10J in.— P. 
 
 55. The portrait of an old man, with a black velvet bonnet. 
 
 Collection of Du Barry .... 1777. . 426 fa. 17/. 
 6J in. by 5J in. — P. 
 
 56. The Water Doctor. The Interior of a room (viewed 
 through an arch-top window), in which are seen a doctor 
 inspecting the contents of a urinal, whilst a woman stands near 
 him, apparently waiting with great anxiety the result of his 
 examination. A great variety of objects, amongst them a large 
 open book, a globe, a skull, and many other things appertain- 
 ing to the profession, are lying on tables before the doctor ; 
 fronting him is a window, the lower part of which is open ; 
 over his head are some large curtains, which are drawn aside ; 
 and a Cupid, in allusion to the subject of the piece, is 
 suspended from the ceiling. Noticed by Descamps, in La Vie 
 des Peintres, then in the possession of M. Van Hoeck, 1754. 
 
 Collection of Choiseul, 1779 (engraved, No. 49) 19,158 fa. 766/. 
 
 A picture corresponding in description with the above was sold 
 in the collection of Hart Davies, Esq. 1814, for 255 gs., and is 
 probably the one now in the collection of P. J. Mills, Esq. 
 
 22 in. by 1 7 J in. — P. 
 
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 GERARD DOW. 
 
 57. A woman at a window, with a sort of brass pail con- 
 taining vegetables on her right arm, and her left resting upon 
 the shoulder of a boy, who has a sparrow bottle in his hand ; 
 they appear to be looking at a cage, which is hanging up. A 
 brass chandelier and a greenish curtain are suspended above, 
 and a bas-relief of two boys is seen below the window. 
 
 Collection of M. d'Orvielle Amst 1705. . 1100 flo. 99/. 
 
 Chev.Yerlmlst, Brussels, 1779. . 2520 flo. 226?. 
 
 9 in. by 6 in. — P. 
 
 58. La Double Surprise. A woman, entering a cellar with 
 a lighted candle in her hand, discovers her husband with the 
 maid ; the latter is standing before a cask, from which she 
 has just drawn a glass of wine to present to her master, who 
 is leaning against the cask, with one hand on the girl's 
 shoulder : dead poultry, and various other objects fill up the 
 picture. Engraved by J. F. Beauvarlet, under the above 
 title. Mentioned by Descamps, in La Vie des Peintres ; then 
 in the collection of M. Lubbeling. 
 
 Collection of Ponlain .... 1780. . 4700/6'. 188Z. 
 
 Tolozan .... 1801. . 7350 fs. 294/. 
 
 Montaleau .... 1802. . 10,500 fs. 420/. 
 
 M. Emler .... 1809. . 16,000 fs. 640/. 
 
 Now in the collection of Alexander Baring, Esq. 
 
 15 J in by 12 in. — P. 
 
 59. A yellow and white dog sleeping on a table, near which 
 are a faggot, an earthen pot, and a basket. It is impossible 
 for painting to be carried to higher perfection than that dis- 
 played in this exquisite little picture. Dated 1664. 
 
 Collection of M. Pompe Van Meerdervoort, Leyden, 1780, 
 
 800 flo. 72/. 
 
 M. Cremer . . . 1816. . 900 flo. 81/. 
 
 M. Jurians . Amst 1817. . 1200 flo. 108/. 
 
 Now in the collection of The Baron Van Brienen Vande 
 Grootelindt. 
 
 6 J in. by 8 in. — P. 
 
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 60. A boy, with a brown bonnet on his head and a frill 
 round his neck, eating hasty-pudding ; a table stands before 
 him, on which are a lantern and a coffee-pot. This picture 
 is known by the name of Le Mangeur de Bouillie. 
 
 Collection of M. Nogaret . . . 1780. . 2000/*. 80/. 
 
 Destouches . . . 1794. 
 
 5 J in. by 4 \ in. — P. 
 
 61. An old woman sitting in a room paring apples, some of 
 which are lying in her lap ; she has a cap on her head, and is 
 dressed in a mantle, lined with fur. The accessories consist 
 of a chair with a cushion, and two copper kettles, one of 
 which is on the fire. 
 
 Collection of M. Tak . . Leyden, 1781. . 1110 /fo. 100/. 
 Now in the collection of Madame Hoffman, Haerlem. 
 15J in. by 13 \ in. — P. 
 
 62. A girl at a window with a mouse in a trap, which she is 
 showing to a kitten held under her arm. A duck is hanging 
 up on the left side, and a pewter jug lies on the sill ; the sides 
 of the window are adorned with ivy. Dated 1645. 
 
 Collection of Count de Merle . . 1783. . 900 >•. 36/. 
 Now in the collection of the Chevalier Erard, Paris. 
 
 12 in. by 9 in. — P. 
 
 63. A young woman at an arched window, hanging up it 
 dead cock. A brass market-pail, on which she rests her left 
 arm, stands on the sill ; a silver coffee-pot and a candlestick 
 are by her side, and a bird-cage is suspended above. Dated 
 1650. 
 
 Collection of M. Montribloud . . 1784. . 2000/*. 80/. 
 M. de Calonne . . 1788. . {withdrawn.) 
 
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 GERARD DOW. 
 
 Collection of Tolozan .... 1801. . 2320 fs. 93?. 
 Valued by the Experts du Musee . 1816. 18,000 fs. 720Z. 
 Engraved in the Musee, by Geraut. — Now in the Louvre. 
 10 in. by 8 in. — P. 
 
 64. An old woman sitting at a table covered with a green 
 cloth ; she has a fur bonnet bordered with striped muslin on 
 her head, and is dressed in violet- coloured velvet, lined with 
 fur ; her arms are extended, and her hands clasped together ; 
 a book lies open before her. 
 
 Collection of Count de Vaudreuil, 1784. Sold with a Schalken 
 
 for 2500 fs. 104?. 
 
 This is probably the picture now in the Louvre, entitled An Old 
 Woman Reading, which was valued by the Experts du Musee in 
 
 1816, at 2500 fs. 100Z. 
 
 •~>J in. by 4 in. — P. 
 
 65. A young man sitting at a table by candlelight, and 
 drawing from a plaster figure. Various objects used in the 
 study of geometry are lying on the table, and a curtain hangs 
 above. 
 
 Collection of Van Slingelandt Dort, 1785. . 4000 flo. 360/. 
 
 M. Dubois . Paris, 1785. . 7600 fs. 304/. 
 
 M. Smeth Van Alpen 1810. . 2500 flo. 2251. 
 
 12J in. by 9| in. — P. 
 
 A picture of the same subject as the above, but differing in 
 size, was sold in the 
 
 Collection of M. Muller . Amst. 1827. . 770 flo. 68/. 
 Now in the collection of M. Six Van Winter. 
 
 10J in. by 1\ in.—V. 
 
 66. A woman drawing water from a cistern, near the vault 
 of a house, part of which is overspread with a vine. A dog 
 
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 GERARD DOW. 23 
 
 with a bone, a brass pot, and a polished kettle, are lying on a 
 bench in front. 
 
 Collection of M. de Calonne . . 1788. . 4400/*. 1767. 
 
 Ditto . . London, 1795 92/. 
 
 9 J in. by 7 \ in. — P. 
 
 67. A portrait of the artist himself, at a window, playing 
 on the violin. Engraved by Ingouf. 
 
 Collection of Coders .... 1788. . 2100 fs. 84/. 
 15 in. by 10 in. — P. 
 
 68. A sailor (seen to the knees) in a room, with a fur 
 bonnet on his head, and a pot of beer in his right hand. 
 
 Collection of Due de Praslin . . 1793. . 1100/k 44/. 
 12 in. by 10 in. — P. 
 
 69. A magdalen in a cave, in the attitude of prayer, a large 
 book lies open before her ; and on the left is an old trunk of 
 an oak, with a lamp suspended from one of its branches. 
 
 Collection of Due de Praslin ( formerly in the Lubbeling collection.) 
 
 1793. . 3010 fs. 120/. 
 
 Choiseul Praslin . . 1808. . 1200 fs. 48/. 
 
 9 J in by 9 in. — P. 
 
 70. The Nursery. A handsome apartment, in which are a 
 youthful mother seated in an arm chair, offering the breast to a 
 child in her lap, from which the infant's attention is diverted 
 by a girl showing it a coral ; in front of this group is a cradle, 
 and at the side stands a table covered with a Turkey carpet, on 
 which the girl is leaning ; a silver candlestick and an open book 
 are on the table. A brass chandelier, and a richly embroidered 
 curtain, drawn on one side, are suspended from the ceiling. 
 An open door, at the end of the apartment, shows an adjoining 
 
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 room, in which are two persons in conversation. This capital 
 picture is admirably composed, and finished in the artist's 
 most elaborate manner. It is probably the fifth in quality 
 and excellence of the painter's productions. 
 
 Collection of Due de Praslin . . 1793. . 33,500 /s. 1340Z. 
 
 Choiseul Praslin . 1808. . 18,000/*. 720/. 
 
 Xow in the collection of Earl Grosvenor. 
 
 A picture answering the above description is mentioned by 
 Descamps, then in the possession of M. de Bie, 1653, of whom it 
 was purchased by the Dutch East India Company, for the sum of 
 4000 flo., and presented to Charles II., upon his embarkation for 
 England. It subsequently became the property of King William III., 
 who took it back to Holland, and placed it in the Chateau of 
 Loo. 
 
 19 in. by 15 in. — P. 
 
 71. The portrait of a lady, of a fair complexion, with her face 
 turned in a three-quarter position ; she is dressed in a lace cap, 
 tied under her chin with a rose-coloured riband, a black corset, 
 and a gauze kerchief over her shoulders, the latter of which 
 she is adjusting with her left hand. 
 
 Collection of Destouches . . . 1794. 
 
 72. The portrait of a young woman, known as La belle 
 Juive (seen in nearly front face), with her hair in curls, orna- 
 mented with pearls and a feather ; and her shoulders covered 
 with a mantle of gold cloth, fastened by a brooch. 
 
 Collection of Destouches . . . 1794. 
 
 5J in. by 4J in. — P. 
 
 73. The Interior of a room. A pretty woman is standing 
 near a table with a lantern in her hand, out of which she has 
 just taken the candle, in order to light it by another, which is 
 burning on the table ; a market-pail, a dead duck, a can, and 
 other objects, are distributed in different parts of the piece. 
 
GERARD DOW. 
 
 25 
 
 Collection of Danser Nyman. Amst. 1797. . 2450^0. 120/. 
 Now in the collection of M. Hodgshon. Amsterdam. 
 
 10J i ?L by 9 in. — P. 
 
 74. The Violin- player. A man at a window, playing on a 
 violin, from a music book which lies open before him on the sill, 
 over a portion of which hangs a carpet, partially covering a 
 beautiful bas-relief of children playing with a goat. A man 
 grinding colours, and another looking at him, are in the back 
 of the room. This picture was most probably intended for the 
 portrait of an artist ; dated 1651. It is noticed by Descamps, 
 in La Vie, de Peintres. Engraved by Delvaux and Ingouf. 
 
 Orleans Gallery 1798. valued at 300^. 
 
 Collection of Robert Strange, Esq. 1800 327 gs. 
 
 Collection of J. Davenport, Esq. 1801, at Mr. Christie's 290^/s. 
 
 Mr. Phillips's . . . 1815 330<7S. 
 
 Now in the collection of the Duchess de Berri, Palais Bourbon. 
 12 in. by 7 in. — P. (arched top.) 
 
 75. A old woman (said to be the painter's mother), seated 
 in a chair, eating some soup, a spoonful of which she is in the 
 act of raising to her mouth ; a lamp stands burning by her side. 
 
 Orleans Gallery 1798. — Engraved. 
 
 76. A young woman, leaning upon the balcony in front of 
 a house. A Turkey carpet, carelessly thrown over the wall, 
 hangs down in front ; a canal flows below ; and the tops of 
 some houses are seen in the distance. 
 
 Again the same year 
 
 Richard Walker, Esq. 1803, 
 
 290fjs. 
 
 12 in. by 9 in. — P. 
 
 Orleans Gallery 
 
 1 798. — Engraved. 
 
 14 in. by 11 in. — P. 
 
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 GERARD DOW. 
 
 77. A Hermit at prayer, looking steadfastly at a crucifix, 
 which he holds with both his hands. He is dressed as one 
 of the order of Capuchins, has a venerable white beard, a 
 few gray hairs on his bald head, and wears spectacles ; his 
 clasped hands rest upon a large book, before which stands an 
 hour glass ; and in a corner lie his beads, on which is written 
 the name of the artist, with the date of the picture. 
 
 Collection of M. Wierman . Amd. 1762. . 655 /o. 59/. 
 
 Crawford (Mr. Christie) 1801 19008. 
 
 LeBrun 1811. . 3610/*. 144/. 
 
 Sold with the entire collection of Prince Talleyrand, in 1817. 
 12 in. by 10 in. — P. 
 
 78. A venerable hermit in his cell, kneeling in adoration 
 before a crucifix, an open Bible and a skull are placed on bank 
 before him ; near which is a basket with a lighted candle on 
 it. The trunk of an old tree stands at the side, and a barrel 
 and a lantern (the latter thrown down) are in the fore- 
 ground, near a fine flourishing thistle. This capital picture is 
 painted throughout with the most elaborate finish. It was 
 always justly esteemed to be the chef-d'muvre of the master in 
 this class of subject. 
 
 Collection of Mad. C. Backer, Leyden, 1766. . 5000 Ho. 450/. 
 
 Van Leyden, 1804. (bought by Paillet). 
 
 32,000 fs. 1228/. 
 
 Paillet 1814. . 15,000/*. 600/. 
 
 Now in the collection of Alexander Baring, Esq. 
 Exhibited at the British Gallery, 1819. 
 
 26 J in. by 19 J in. — P. (arched top.) 
 
 79. A School-room, by candlelight. The master of the 
 seminary is seen sitting at his desk, in the act of threatening a 
 boy, who is standing near him in a submissive attitude ; a little 
 girl is reading her book ; and near her are an hour glass and a 
 lighted candle, which illumines the group : further to the right 
 
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 GERARD DOW. 27 
 
 is another girl, with a candle in her hand, apparently talking 
 to a boy, who is sitting down, with a slate in his hand. Several 
 more of the scholars are in the background, studying at a 
 table, on which is a third candle : another boy is descending 
 a staircase, with a candle in his hand; and on the fore-ground 
 is a lantern, with another lighted candle in it. A large 
 curtain, suspended from above and drawn up, developes the 
 scene and forms a fine contrast in the picture. The compo- 
 sition consists of twelve figures and five lights. Nothing in 
 art can surpass the magical effect of light and shade in this 
 painting ; the master appears to have chosen difficulties, in 
 order to show how well his superior talents could overcome 
 them. Some connoisseurs consider this as the most capital of 
 his works, since the loss of the famous Braamcamp picture, 
 called La Chamhve cle r AccoucMe, which was bought at that 
 sale for the Imperial Collection at St. Petersburg ; but the 
 writer is not of this opinion, as several of the artist's pictures 
 possess much higher finishing, and are more agreeable both in 
 composition and effect. It is to be regretted that this capital 
 picture has become a little darker from age — a circumstance 
 very much against it. 
 
 Collection of Mad. C. Backer, Leyden, 1766 . 4000 yfo. 360?. 
 
 M. Yanderpots. . . 1808 .17,500/0.1585/ 
 
 Now in the Musee at Amsterdam. 
 
 20 in. by 15 in. — P. 
 
 80. St. Jerome at his Devotions. He is represented kneel- 
 ing, near the entrance to an amphitheatre ; an umbrella is 
 placed above him, the reflection from which sheds a pleasing 
 effect over the picture ; a leafless tree, a lantern, and a rosary, 
 complete the composition. 
 
 Collection of Crawford, Esq. 1806 190.7*. 
 
 81. A Hermit in a cave, in an attitude of devotion, with a 
 
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 GERARD DOW. 
 
 rosary in his hands and a crucifix before him (the figure is seen 
 to the knees). 
 
 Collection of Vanderpots . . . 1808. . 1100 flo. 99/. 
 Now in the Musee at Amsterdam. 
 
 9£ in. by 7J in. — P. 
 
 82. A young woman scouring at a table, and a young man 
 standing by her side ; a cat, a spinning-wheel, a chair, and 
 various other objects are in the composition. 
 
 Collection of M. Smeth Van Alpen, Amst. 1810. . 1050 flo. 94/. 
 12J in. by 11 in. — P. {arched top.) 
 
 83. An old woman at a window, with a lighted candle in one 
 hand and the other resting upon the handle of a pail ; some 
 poultry are at her side ; a bird-cage is suspended above : and 
 two figures are seen in conversation together in an inner room. 
 Painted with powerful effect, but not with his usual precious 
 finish. Dated 1671. 
 
 Collection of Walsh Porter, Esq. 1810 200gs. 
 
 _ Lord Eadstock . 1826 \b0gs. 
 
 10 in. by 8 in. — P. 
 
 84. A venerable hermit in a cell, perusing a large book, 
 which lies on a bench before him ; in his left hand he holds 
 a pair of spectacles, and with his right is raising the leaves 
 of the book, as if about to turn over the page ; the trunk of a 
 withered tree fills up the left of the subject. This picture has 
 been considerably enlarged, its original size being merely the 
 head of the hermit, which is painted with extraordinary care 
 and fine effect ; this no doubt induced the artist to increase 
 its size. 
 
 Collection of M. Tronchien . 1801. . 1950^. 78/. 
 
 M. Sereville . 1811. . 1750 fs. 70/. 10s. 
 Now in the possession of Messrs. Woodburns. 
 
 16 in. by 12 in. — P. 
 
GERARD DOW. 
 
 29 
 
 85. The Interior of a room, with an old woman sitting in 
 an arm-chair, reading the Bible ; and near her a boy leaning 
 against a table, covered with a green cloth ; a bottle, a leg of 
 mutton in a plate, and some bread, are lying on the table ; 
 and a spaniel dog is at the side. Engraved. 
 
 Collection of Solirene .... 1812. . 2500 ft 1007. 
 14 in. by 17 in. — P. 
 
 86. The portrait of a gentleman, dressed in the ancient 
 Dutch costume, sitting in his chamber, and resting his arm 
 on a table covered with a green velvet carpet ; he has a glove 
 in his right hand, and his hat lies near him, on the table. 
 
 Collection of Muilmans .... 1813. . 580 flo. oOgs. 
 11 in. by 9 in. — P. 
 
 87. A Philosopher, seated in his study, writing. An open 
 book, a globe, a skull, and various other objects are lying on 
 a table before him. 
 
 Collection of His Excellency Baron Nagel 1795. \lbgs. 
 
 Creed, Esq 1813. . . 125gs. 
 
 Since the writer's, who sold it for 250gs. 
 
 Now in the collection of Edward Gray, Esq. 
 
 9 in. by 7 in. — P. (oval) 
 
 88. An old woman, consulting a water doctor. The doctor's 
 study is furnished with everything appropriate to his 
 profession. 
 
 Collection of Hart Davis, Esq. ... 1814. . . 25ogs. 
 A picture corresponding in description with the above, was sold 
 in the Choiseul collection. See page 19. 
 
 89. The Interior of a Dentist's Shop. An elderly man is 
 having his tooth extracted, and an old woman, leaning upon 
 her basket, seems to be waiting the issue in the back of the 
 
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 GERARD DOW. 
 
 room ; a pot of pinks, a barber's basin, a skull, and a bottle, 
 are on the sill in front. Engraved by I. Taylor. In the 
 Forster Gallery. 
 
 Collection of Hart Davis, Esq., 1814 77fys. 
 
 16 j in. by 13£ in. — P. 
 
 A picture, entitled U Arracheur de Dents, is mentioned by 
 Descamps, in La Vies des Peintres, and was at that time in the 
 Collection of M. Bouxiere, 1754. 
 
 90. The Interior of a large and lofty room, with a window 
 on the right, near which a pretty woman, in a morning dress, is 
 sitting at work ; and before her is a girl on her knees, leaning 
 on a cradle and looking attentively at a child lying in it. A 
 little removed from this group is a table, with various objects 
 on it, amongst others, a silver coffee-pot, lying on its side, and a 
 small brass market-pail ; an antique arm-chair stands in the 
 corner and front, and between that and the lady is a work-basket 
 lying on the ground. The opposite side is occupied by a great 
 variety of objects : viz. — a table with vegetables, poultry, and a 
 candlestick on it ; a hare hanging above ; and on the ground 
 are a hen-coop, a pot, a pail, with a plate containing a fish, a 
 lantern, an earthen pot, a bunch of carrots, and a broom. 
 On the side where the figures are, and a little beyond them, is a 
 pillar carved with cupids, in bas-relief ; a sword, a cloak, and 
 a bird-cage, are hanging against it ; a winding staircase is in the 
 back of the room, and from a kind of gallery, over which some 
 drapery is thrown, is suspended a brass chandelier. A woman 
 at the fire, and a little farther, an old man, are in the kitchen, 
 which is seen through a sort of archway, at the end of the 
 apartment : this part of the picture is illumined by a fire and 
 two windows. The light and shade are finely distributed in 
 this piece, and produce the most pleasing and natural effect, and 
 the finishing throughout is most elaborate. It is dated 1658, 
 when the artist was forty-five years old, and is, in the writer's 
 opinion, the second best picture amongst the artist's works. 
 
GERARD DOW. 31 
 
 It was formerly in the collection of the Stadtliolder, from whence 
 it was taken by the French and placed in the Louvre, where it 
 remained until the second capitulation of that city in 1815, when 
 it was restored to Holland, and is now in the Hague Gallery. 
 27 in, by 20 § in. — P. {arched top.) 
 
 91. An old woman standing at a window, and leaning one 
 hand upon the sill ; she is habited in a brown dress, with a 
 slouched woollen bonnet on her head. A stand for a draw- 
 water bird is hanging at the side of the window. This little 
 picture is exquisitely finished. 
 
 Now in the collection of The Baron Van Brienen Vande 
 Grootelindt. 
 
 9 in. by 7 in. — P. 
 
 92. A young woman standing at a window, with one arm 
 leaning upon the sill, and the other passed through the handle 
 of a brass market-pail. A carpet falls over the front, and 
 a dead pheasant lies on the sill. The window is adorned 
 with vine branches, and a curtain drawn up ; a bird-cage 
 hangs on one side ; a stand for a draw-water bird, on the 
 other ; and a pot of flowers stands under the window. 
 
 Collection of M. Le Brun. — Engraved in his Gallery. 
 
 6 J in. by 5 \ in. 
 
 93. A young woman at an arched window, with a lighted 
 candle in her hand, before which she holds her other hand, to 
 protect it from the wind. 
 
 Collection of Geldermeester . . 1800. . 575 flo. 521. 
 Now in the possession of Mr. Ernmerson. 
 
 10 in. by 8 in. — P. 
 
 94. An old woman spinning : she is dressed in a furred 
 neglige, a black cap, and a blue apron ; before her stands her 
 
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 GERARD DOW. 
 
 spinning-wheel ; in the room is a table with bread and cheese 
 on it, &c. 
 
 Collection of Geldermeester . . 1800. . 1220^0. 1101. 
 8 in. by 7 in. — P. 
 
 95. La Femme Hydropique. This capital picture represents 
 the interior of a large and lofty room, with an arched window 
 on the right, and a circular one above it ; in the opposite side 
 of the apartment is suspended a rich piece of tapestry, which is 
 drawn up, and forms a pleasing object, both from the tasteful 
 cast of the folds, and the angle which it makes in the picture. 
 The composition exhibits a group of four figures, disposed near 
 the window, the centre one is a lady of middle age, seated in 
 an arm-chair, evidently suffering under a severe malady, her 
 affliction is affectionately deplored by her daughter, a beautiful 
 girl, who is kneeling by the side of her parent, holding one of 
 her hands ; a doctor, in a purple silk robe, and a scarf round 
 his waist, stands on the left of the lady, attentively examining a 
 urinal, while a female attendant, who is behind her chair, is 
 offering her some refreshment in a spoon. The accessories 
 consist of a handsome brass chandelier, suspended from the 
 ceiling ; a reading stand, with a book lying open on it, placed 
 on the right and front ; and on the opposite side, a marble 
 wine-cooler ; farther in the room is an arm-chair, and in the 
 back of the apartment, a dome-bedstead. The elegance of the 
 dresses, and the taste displayed in the furniture, denote the 
 rank and opulence of the family. 
 
 This surprising production is no less excellent for its precious 
 finish in all the details, than for the strong natural expression 
 of each figure ; the patient resignation of the lady, the filial 
 affection of the daughter, the anxious attention of the nurse, 
 and the ominous gesture of the doctor, are portrayed with a 
 refinement of feeling that would do honour to the best Italian 
 masters. 
 
 This magnificent chef-d'oeuvre of the artist was purchased by 
 the Elector Palatine for 30,000 flo., and by him presented to 
 
MERARD DOW. 
 
 jom is a table with bread and cheese. 
 
 1800. 
 -P. 
 
 122 
 
 11 
 
 .wod4^ irere P resents 
 
 o with an arched window 
 
 Ai the right, and a circular mm *l>ove 15 ; in the opposite side 
 of the apartment is suspended a rick g*i#e*i <>f Upeatrv, which is 
 drawn up, and forms a pleasing object, both jfro*n the tasteful 
 of the folds, and the angle which it makes in the picture. 
 
 ',1 position exhibits a group of four figures, disposed near 
 window, the centre one is a lady of middle age, seated fan 
 iir, evidently suffering under a severe malady, her 
 "•• Uonately ;l-],!"r^' ; , ; ov liter, a beautiful 
 :■.!;;•;.•! by ! )<■■■ -i - •" • . b«-Iding one of 
 her hands ; a doctor, in a purple Wfcte, and a scarf round 
 bis waist, stands on the left of the lady, a&tfliftWely examining a 
 urinal, while a female attendant, who is l»ehind her chair, is 
 Bering h«r some refreshment in a spoon. The accessories 
 of a handsome brass chandelier, gu^fietided from the 
 r:e*!i%; a reading stand, with a book lying open on it, placed 
 mi the right and front ; and on the opposite side, a marble 
 wine cooler ; farther in the room is an ami -chair, and in the 
 back ot the apartment, a dome- bedstead. The elegance of the 
 dresses, and the taste displayed in the furniture, denote the 
 rank and opulence of the family. 
 
 -^urprisihig production is no less excellent for its precious 
 ;.-iads, than fo.« 1. he sir ng natural expression 
 i ■■ nt re* ignatiou oi i.i:- 1 lady, the filial 
 affection of the daughter, the anxious attention of the nurse, 
 s'mre of the doctor, are portrayed with a 
 .. that would do honour to the best Italian 
 
 and the ominous g< 
 refinement of feelii 
 masters. 
 
 This magnificent chef-d'wuvre of 
 the Elector Palatine for 30,000 ftp 
 
 rtist Avas purchased bi 
 . by him presented U 
 
GERARD DOW. 33 
 
 Prince Eugene, at whose death it became the property of the House 
 of Savoy, and was placed in the Royal Gallery, at Turin ; from 
 whence it was transferred to the Louvre, by the French, where it 
 still remains, they having redeemed it, by paying 100,000 fs. at 
 the restoration of claimed property, in 1815. It is engraved, both 
 in the large and small Musee ; in the latter by Eosseyeux, and also 
 in a superior manner, by Claessins. 
 
 Valued by the Experts du Musee, 1816 . 120,000 /,*. 4800/. 
 
 }\ T ow in the Louvre. 
 
 31 h in. by 25 in. — P. 
 
 96. An Astrologer at a window, attentively reading a book, 
 which lies open on the sill, upon which he leans his right arm, 
 holding a lighted candle in that hand, and in his left a pair of 
 compasses, which he is lightly placing on the top of a celestial 
 globe ; a bottle half-full of liquor, and an hour-glass placed 
 upon a book, are on the sill of the window ; on the right of 
 which is a pillar, adorned with a cupid ; and on the left, a 
 curtain, drawn in a festoon against another pillar, and sus- 
 pended from above. 
 
 Collection of M. Six . . . Amsf. 1734. . 905 flo. 811. 
 
 LaPerrier .... 1817. . 7000 fs. 2801. 
 
 J. Barchard, Esq. 182G (at Mr. Christie's). 3(%$. 
 
 Bought by the writer, who sold it to W. Beckford, Esq. who 
 has since parted with it in exchange to Mr. Hume. 
 
 The luminous effect, which emanates from a single candle, is so 
 admirably distributed throughout this little picture, that the most 
 perfect illusion is produced. The quality and texture of every 
 object are described with astonishing truth and beauty; and 
 although the finishing is of the most exquisite kind, yet the artist 
 has preserved a breadth of effect, with a purity and brilliancy of 
 colour far surpassing any other painter in this line of art. It is a 
 jewel of the highest estimation and beauty. 
 
 A picture of a similar subject is in the collection of Madam Six 
 Van Winter, of Amsterdam. 
 
 12 1 in. by 8} in. — P. 
 
 vol. i. n 
 
34 
 
 GERARD DOW. 
 
 97. The portrait of the artist himself, when about the age 
 of twenty-two ; he wears mustachios, has a little tuft of beard 
 under his lip, and is dressed in a dark gray slashed bonnet, 
 with red edges, and a cloak of nearly the same colour, with 
 a plain, narrow, white collar. It would seem, from the pro- 
 jection in front, that he was carrying something under his 
 mantle ; probably he intended to represent himself in the 
 character of the Spartan youth. 
 
 This picture is painted upon the principle of his master, Rem- 
 brandt, with the addition of his own light touch. 
 Bought at a Sale, at the Hague, 1819. 
 
 Sold, by the writer, to Lord Francis Leveson Gower, for 70gs. 
 6 \ in. by 5 in. — P. 
 
 98. Two portraits. One of himself. 
 
 7 in. by 5 in. — P. (oval.) 
 
 99. The companion. That of his father. 
 
 Collection of Paignon Dijouval, 1821, bought en bloc, by 
 Mr. Emmerson. 
 
 100. A portrait of the artist himself, when about twenty - 
 five years old ; he is represented at a window, with a palette 
 on his hand ; a plaster bust lies on the window sill, &c. 
 
 This picture is painted in the broad free manner of Rembrandt, 
 with a prevailing brown tone of colour, which gives it considerable 
 force and richness. It is executed in lithography, for a French 
 work now publishing, of the Lives of the Painter*. 
 
 ]\ T ow in the collection of Edward Gray, Esq. 
 
 9 in. by 7 in. — P. (arched top.) 
 
 101. A portrait of the artist himself, when about forty ; he 
 is represented standing at a window, holding his palette and 
 
GERARD DOW. 35 
 
 pencils in his left hand, and turning over, with his right, the 
 leaves of a large book, which lies on the sill. His dress consists 
 of a brownish-coloured waistcoat with sleeves, and a dark blue 
 mantle embroidered with gold lace ; a lightish blue bonnet 
 covers his head ; a piece of striped cloth hangs over the sill, and 
 partly covers a bas-relief of boys playing with a goat. A pot 
 of marigolds stands in front, and a rich luxuriant vine spreads 
 itself over one side of the window, to which is suspended a 
 cage with a bird in it. In the back-ground is seen an easel 
 with an open umbrella attached to the top of it, to shelter the 
 careful artist's picture from dust. 
 
 This very beautiful and interesting picture was purchased by the 
 present possessor, the Chev. Erard, in 1825, for 25,000 fs. 1000/. 
 19 in. by 15 J in. — P. 
 
 102. The Interior of a room with a large arched-top window 
 at its side, near which is seated a youth wearing a cap and 
 feather, and habited in the picturesque costume of the time - t 
 he holds a violin in his lap, which he appears to have just 
 ceased playing, and is looking round towards the spectator ; 
 his right arm rests upon a covered table, on which are a globe, 
 a music book lying open, a candlestick, and an ember pot ; and 
 upon the floor, in front, are a coffee-pot, a large book with clasps, 
 and other objects : a boarded partition separates the room from 
 a winding staircase seen in the back part of it ; against the 
 former is attached a shelf with books on it ; a cloak also hangs 
 against it, a basket is at the side of the window, and a brass 
 chandelier is suspended from above. Dated 1647. 
 
 This little bijou is perhaps, as a whole, the most perfect work 
 that the master ever produced ; to the most exquisite and incom- 
 parable finishing, he has added elegance and taste in design and 
 arrangement, a skilful distribution of light and shade, and a purity 
 and richness of colour that are truly admirable. Engraved by 
 Finden ; also by J. Matan, in the Forster Gallery. 
 
 Now in the collection of the Marquess of Stafford. 
 
 12| in. by 9f iih — P. (arched top.) 
 
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 GERARD DOW. 
 
 103. The Interior of a room with an arched window on the 
 right, near which is seated an old man, in an antique arm-chair, 
 drawing in a large book, which he holds on his knees ; an easel, 
 with a picture on it, is placed before him ; a drum, a helmet, 
 and a shield, lie on the floor in front : at the extremity of the 
 apartment are two steps, and upon the upper one stands a 
 covered table, on which are a globe, a candlestick, and a book ; 
 and a fiddle hangs against a pillar at the side of the window. 
 
 This little jewel was formerly in the possession of King William III. 
 Sold by the Directors of the Musee at Amsterdam, in a public 
 sale, 1828, for 5 10 flo., 46/. well worth three times that sum. 
 Now in the collection of Mr. Emmerson. 
 
 12^ in. by 9| in. — P. 
 
 104. A Philosopher in deep meditation. He is represented 
 sitting before a window in a large apartment, with a staircase 
 at the back of it. 
 
 Valued by the Experts du Musee 1816. . 10,000 fs. 400/. 
 Noav in the Louvre. 
 
 105. La Lecture de la Sainte Bible. The Interior of a 
 room with an arched-top window on the right, near which are 
 an old woman with spectacles on, seated in a low chair reading 
 in a large book, placed on her lap ; and a venerable man with 
 a gray beard sitting opposite to her, and leaning forward on 
 a stick, in a listening position. A little triangular table, on 
 which are the remains of their frugal repast, stands in the 
 centre of the room, and a spinning-wheel and other objects 
 are on the left side. The Figures in this picture are said to 
 be the portraits of Gerard Dow's father and mother. 
 
 Engraved in the Musee Fran^ais. 
 
 Valued by the Experts du Musee 1816. . 25,000 fs. 1000/ 
 Now in the Louvre. 
 
 19 in. by 27 in. — P. 
 
GERARD DOW. 37 
 
 106. An old man occupied weighing money. Signed, and 
 dated 1664. 
 
 Valued by the Experts du Musee 1816. . 8000/6*. 320/. 
 Now in the Louvre. 
 
 107. A young woman at a window, with a bunch of grapes 
 in her hand, which she appears to have gathered from a vine 
 growing on the surrounding w T all, and is about to close the 
 casement, which she holds open with her left hand. 
 
 It is agreed, by connoisseurs, that this agreeable little picture is 
 not entirely the work of Gerard Dow; he may probably have touched 
 upon the face, the rest of it is by the pencil of Van Tol. Engraved 
 by Massard ; and also in the Musee, by Forster. 
 
 Taken from the Louvre, in 1815. — Now in the Gallery at 
 Turin. 
 
 U in. by 10J in. — P. 
 
 108. A Quack-doctor holding forth on the virtues and ex- 
 cellence of his drugs, to a numerous assemblage of people. 
 This is considered the most capital picture by the artist, so far 
 as relates to size, and number of figures. In every other re- 
 spect it is greatly inferior to many of his works ; its colour is 
 inclining to brown, the composition is by no means pleasing, 
 added to which there are some very objectionable parts in it. 
 Signed, and dated 1652. This picture has suffered from 
 injudicious cleaning and restoring, 
 
 Wille has given a very elaborate engraving of it. It is also 
 engraved by C. Hess. 
 
 Now in the Munich Gallery. 
 
 42 in. by 31 in. — P. 
 
 109. A portrait of the artist himself, when about fifty years 
 old. He is represented standing at a window under a gothic 
 arcade, holding a stick in his left hand, and leaning his right 
 
38 
 
 GERARD DOW. 
 
 arm upon a table, covered in part by a Turkey carpet, upon 
 which lies a sketch book. His dress consists of a loose morning 
 gown, and a yellowish waistcoat ; a furred bonnet covers his 
 head. This very excellent picture is dated 1663, which would 
 make the artist fifty years of age when he painted it ; but the 
 strong marks of application and study, in his countenance, give 
 him the air of a man of sixty. 
 
 Now in the Munich Gallery. 
 
 20 in. by 13J in. — P. 
 
 110. An elderly artist occupied at his easel; upon a table, 
 which stands at his side, are a plaster bust, a dead peacock, a 
 brass milk-can, a book, and a large shell. Dated 1649. 
 
 A slight and freely painted picture. 
 Now in the Munich Gallery. 
 
 25| i nm by 20 in. — P. 
 
 111. A venerable hermit upon his knees in prayer, his 
 clasped hands resting upon a book, and his eyes fixed upon a 
 •crucifix, which is placed against a basket before him ; a skull, 
 an hour-glass, a piece of carpet, a leather bottle, and a jug, 
 lie on a rustic table ; and upon the branch of an old tree hangs 
 a lantern. Dated 1670. 
 
 Now in the Munich Gallery. 
 
 17 in. by 13 in. — P. 
 
 112. A woman selling vegetables. Near her stall, on the 
 right, stands a girl, and on the opposite side is a man with 
 a bundle at his back, and a stick in his hand. 
 
 Now in the Munich Gallery. 
 
 171 in. by 22 in. — P. 
 
 113. The Pancake Woman. A candlelight piece. She 
 
GERARD DOW. 39 
 
 appears to have just served a customer, and is holding a 
 candle in one hand, and taking money with the other. In 
 the back-ground are seen three other figures. 
 
 Now in the Munich Gallery. 
 
 22 \ in. by 17 J in. — P. 
 
 114. A venerable hermit on his knees, with a crucifix in 
 his hands, and a leather keg at his side. Upon a rustic table, 
 near him, lie a skull, an hour-glass, a rosary, two closed books, 
 and a large Bible, which is open in Isaiah ; and upon a branch 
 of an old tree hangs a curious lantern. 
 
 Now in the Munich Gallery. 
 
 13 in. by 11 in. — P. 
 
 115. The Interior of a room with a window on the right, 
 against which hangs a rope of onions. In the middle of the 
 apartment is seated an old woman, occupied combing a boy's 
 hair ; and a little farther stands another boy, amusing himself 
 blowing a bladder : on the left and front are a barrow with 
 vegetables in it, and an earthen pan ; and on the right stands 
 a cask, a pan, and a pewter jug. This is an exquisitely painted 
 picture. 
 
 Now in the Munich Gallery. 
 
 14 in. by 11 J in. — P. 
 
 116. The supper table ; at which is an old woman occupied 
 cutting bread and butter for two boys. A candlelight piece. 
 
 Now in the Munich Gallery. 
 
 10J in. by 8 in. — P. 
 
 117. A young woman at a window with a lighted candle in 
 her hand, which she is about to put into a lantern. Dated 1658. 
 
 Now in the Munich Gallery. 
 
 11 J in. by 7 J in. — P. [arched top.) 
 
40 
 
 GERARD DOW. 
 
 1 18. An Interior, with an arched-top window on the right, 
 near which is seated an old woman with her back towards it, 
 in the act of saying grace over a frugal repast, consisting of 
 ham and bread, which are placed on a table before her ; a 
 spinning-wheel stands near her, and in the fore-ground are a 
 white dog sleeping, and a variety of culinary and other house- 
 hold objects. 
 
 This is an admirable example of the master. 
 Now in the Munich Gallery. 
 
 10J i n , by 101 in.—V. 
 
 119. An old woman seated, engaged paring apples over a 
 pan. Upon a stool, near her, are a tub full of herrings, a roll, 
 and some leeks ; and against the side of the room hangs a bird- 
 cage, and some dried fish. Dated 1667. 
 
 Now in the Munich Gallery. 
 
 11 J in. by 9 in. — P. 
 
 120. A hermit on his knees, with his hands clasped 
 together. Upon a rude (earth) table before him are a crucifix, 
 an open book, an hour-glass, a rosary, a basket, a skull, and a 
 candlestick. 
 
 Now in the Munich Gallery. 
 
 141 in . by 10i in. —P. 
 
 121. A young woman at a window, emptying water out of 
 a brass milk-can ; a pot of flowers, and a piece of carpet are 
 upon the sill ; at the side hangs a bird-cage ; and near a 
 window, in the back of the room, is seen another female, 
 cutting a slice of bread for a boy. 
 
 Drawn in Lithography. — Now in the Munich Gallery. 
 
 141 i n , by 101 in.—Y. 
 
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 GERARD DOW. 41 
 
 122. An old woman standing at the half-door of a house ; 
 she is dressed in a white cap, a ruff, and a gown with a gray 
 body and scarlet sleeves. 
 
 Drawn in Lithography. — Now in the Munich Gallery. 
 11 in. by 8J in. — P. 
 
 123. The Interior of a room, with a lady seated at her toilet, 
 arranging a curl of her hair, which a maid, who stands behind 
 her, is dressing. The lady is attired in a scarlet furred 
 corset, and a yellow satin petticoat ; upon the table before her 
 (which is covered with a carpet), are a looking-glass, a silver 
 ewer and salver; a large window with one of the casements 
 open, and a blue curtain hanging at its side, is at the back of 
 the table, and a chair covered with scarlet velvet stands against 
 its side ; on the left front is a wine-cooler, with a bottle in it : 
 and, to complete the composition, a large rich curtain is 
 suspended from the ceiling, and drawn aside to show the 
 interior of the room. This very capital and beautifully-finished 
 picture may be numbered amongst the choicest of this artist's 
 works. Dated 1667. 
 
 Now in the Munich Gallery. 
 
 28 in. by 22 in. — P. 
 
 124. The Water Doctor. The interior of a room viewed 
 through an arched-top window, in which is a doctor examining, 
 with attention, a urinal, while an elderly female stands weep- 
 ing at his side. Upon the sill of the window, on the left, are 
 a globe, and a large book, relating to anatomy, lying open ; and 
 before the doctor are placed, upon a rich Turkey carpet, a silver 
 flagon, a barber's basin, and other objects. The under part 
 of the window is adorned with a bas-relief of boys, after Fia- 
 mingo. This very excellent picture is signed, and dated 1653. 
 
 The composition of the above picture corresponds nearly with 
 one already described in the Choiseul collection. Page 19. 
 Now in the Vienna Gallery. 
 
 18 in. by 14 in. — P. {arched top.) 
 
42 
 
 GERARD DOW. 
 
 125. A wounded soldier reposing upon some chairs near a 
 bed ; a female supports him behind, while a doctor examines 
 his wounds. 
 
 Now in the Vienna Gallery. 
 
 16 in. by 13 in. — P. 
 
 1 26. Small whole-length portraits of a lady and gentleman, 
 in a landscape. The lady is represented habited in the rich 
 costume of the time, and holding a fan of feathers in her hand, 
 sitting under the shadow of a large tree ; and the gentleman, 
 who is dressed in a corresponding costume, standing near her. 
 The Landscape is painted by Berghem. 
 
 Now in the Musee at Amsterdam. 
 
 32 in. by 24 in. — P. 
 
 127. A man playing a flute, seated near a table, on which 
 are a variety of objects. 
 
 Now in the Musee at Amsterdam. 
 
 128. A dentist standing at an arched-top window, with his 
 hand upon the head of a boy, whose tooth he has just drawn, 
 and is exhibiting, as a proof of his dexterity. Dated 1672. 
 
 Collection of M. Bout . . . 1733. . . 1850 flo. 160/. 
 A picture of this subject was sold in the collection of N. Bayley, 
 
 1798 105/. 
 
 Now in the Dresden Gallery. 
 
 13 in. by 9 in. — P. 
 
 129. A girl at an arched-top window, with a lighted candle 
 in her hand ; she appears to be about to gather a bunch of 
 grapes from a vine which grows round the window. 
 
 Now in the Dresden Gallery. 
 
 15 in. by 13 in. — P. 
 
GERARD DOW. 43 
 
 130. A portrait of the artist himself, standing at an arched- 
 top window, playing the violin ; an open music book lies before 
 him on the sill. In the background is seen a picture upon a 
 easel, and the under part of the window is decorated with a 
 bas-relief of infants. Dated 1665. 
 
 Now in the Dresden Gallery. 
 
 17 in. by 12 in. — P. 
 
 131. An old woman seated at a table, occupied in winding a 
 skein of thread. The subject is illumined by a lamp, which 
 stands on a table. 
 
 Collection of Mad. C. Backer, Leyden, 1766. . . 29C/o. 26/. 
 Now in the Dresden Gallery. 
 
 14 in. by 11 J in. — P. 
 
 132. A Pair. Portraits of the painter and his wife, when 
 young ; they are represented seated in arm-chairs. 
 
 Now in the collection of M. Steingracht, Hague. 
 
 11 in. by 9 in. — P. 
 
 133. The Dentist. A candlelight piece. The subject is 
 composed of three figures at a window, the nearest of whom 
 is an elderly woman, holding the hand of an old man, who 
 is seated : at his side stands the operator, with a candle in his 
 hand, examining with attention his patient's mouth. A brass 
 shaving basin, a basket, and a bottle, are upon the sill of the 
 window. This picture, although darkened by time, is of the 
 most precious quality. 
 
 Now in the collection of Madame Hoffman, Haerlem, 1827. 
 15 in. by 11 in. — P. (arched top.) 
 
 134. The Interior of a room with three figures, the nearest 
 of whom is a young man leaning forwards on a table, to light 
 
44 
 
 GERARD DOW. 
 
 his pipe at a candle ; on the right is seated a fat woman in a 
 sound sleep, whom a man sitting on the farther side of the 
 table is teazing, by placing a lighted match to her nose ; 
 another female is seen entering the room with a lighted candle 
 in her hand ; and on the floor in front stands a lantern, with a 
 light in it. This picture is exquisitely finished. 
 Now in the collection of Thomas Hope, Esq. 
 
 12 in. by 10 in. — P. {arched top.) 
 
 135. Tobit and his Family. The interior of a large room 
 with an open casement at the side, near which are the venerable 
 Tobit, seated in an arm-chair, and Tobias standing by his side 
 anointing his father's eyes, while the old woman (his mother) 
 sits near, watching the operation ; and the angel, clad in white, 
 stands behind Tobit's chair, awaiting the completion of the 
 cure : two youths are also in the group, looking on. A dog 
 lies by the side of the old man's chair ; and near the front and 
 right are a tub, a pewter jug, and other objects on the floor : 
 in the opposite side stands a covered table, with a piece of roast 
 beef on it ; a brass can and a copper pot are on the ground, 
 close to the table. 
 
 Collection of William Smith, Esq. 1819. 
 
 Mr. Emmerson 100 gs. 
 
 Cost the present proprietor 300 gs. 
 
 Now in the collection of George Morant, Esq. 
 
 20 in. by 27 in. — P. 
 
 136. A composition representing a family party, in which 
 are introduced the portraits of M. Spierenger and his wife and 
 children. M. Spierenger is represented seated at a table covered 
 with a Turkey carpet ; his lady also, seated in an arm-chair, is 
 at his side, while their eldest daughter is standing, and in the 
 act of presenting them a book. This picture was painted for 
 the King of Sweden. It is mentioned by Descamps, in La Vie 
 cles Peintres ; and also by Houbraken. 
 
/ 
 
 GERARD DOW. 45 
 
 137. Descamps describes a picture which was then in the 
 church of Santa Maria della Scala, at Rome, representing the 
 decollation of St. John, in which the figures are of the size 
 of life. 
 
 138. The portrait of an elderly female, said to be the mother 
 of the artist. 
 
 This picture is painted the size of nature, and is evidently the 
 work of Dow, when in the school of Rembrandt. 
 Collection of W. Wells, Esq. 
 
 •26 in. by 21 in. — P. 
 
 139. A venerable old man, with a bald head, and a gray 
 bushy beard ; clothed in a brown mantle, bordered with fur, 
 seated in an arm-chair, with his left hand on its elbow, and the 
 right hand (in which he holds a pen) placed upon a large open 
 book, lying on a table before him : his head inclines a little 
 forward, and his countenance expresses thoughtful meditation. 
 
 This excellent example of the master is now in the collection of 
 the Marquess of Bute. 
 
 1 1 1 in, by 9 in. — P. 
 
 140. Le Brun, in his gallery of Les Peintres Flamands, 
 mentions a picture by this master (which was done soon after 
 he quitted Rembrandt), representing Tobias in the presence 
 of his father, the size of which was unusually large, being 
 42 in. by 52 in. — The same author states, that it passed from 
 the Braarncamp collection to England. 
 
(46) 
 
 SCHOLARS AND ANALOGOUS PAINTERS. 
 
 Feancis Mieris, born 1635, died 1681. This eminent 
 artist was a scholar of Dow, and, while under his tuition, was 
 so close a copyist and imitator of his master's works, that they 
 deceived good judges. 
 
 Peter Van Slingelandt, born in 1640, died 1691. This 
 artist was also a scholar, and a close imitator of Dow, under 
 whose name the best works of Slingelandt are frequently sold ; 
 but although they are equally exquisite in the manual part, 
 they have always a tameness in the drawing, are meagre in 
 colour, and feeble in effect ; in short, they have neither the 
 handling nor the energy of Dow. 
 
 Mathys Neveu, born at Ley den, in 1647, died aged. This 
 artist studied under Dow, and frequently copied his works 
 successfully. 
 
 Dominick Van Tol. He was a nephew, and probably a 
 scholar of Dow ; and it appears to have been the height of 
 this painter's ambition to copy and imitate the works of his 
 uncle, in which he was successfully engaged all his life. 
 
 One of this master's copies, representing a girl at a window 
 gathering a pink, was sold under his own name, at the sale of M. 
 Midler's collection Amst. 1827, for . . . 1700 flo. 150/. 
 
 Another, known as La Faiseuse de Dentelle, was sold in the 
 Duke d'Alberg's collection, 1817, for 335 gs. 
 
 Slabbard. This almost unknown painter was a scholar 
 and imitator of Dow, whose style and manner he strongly 
 resembles in his works, particularly in colour and effect ; but 
 
SCHOLARS AND ANALOGOUS PAINTERS. 47 
 
 although the accessories of his pictures are neatly finished, 
 his figures are so ill drawn, that his original pictures are of 
 little worth. 
 
 John Van Staveren. Hu was a pupil of Dow, and an 
 accurate copyist and imitator of his works ; the subjects in 
 which he chiefly excelled, were hermits at prayer or contem- 
 plating a book ; these he finished with the most exquisite 
 neatness, and usually adorned them with the trunk of an old 
 tree, covered with moss. 
 
 Godfrey Schalken. He was born in 1643, and died in 
 1706. This artist finished his studies in the school of Dow, 
 and afterwards formed to himself a style which is peculiarly 
 his own. — Vide Schalken. 
 
 Maton. This painter has frequently copied the works of 
 Dow, particularly those of his candlelight subjects, in which 
 he succeeded extremely well, giving them great force and 
 brilliancy of effect, but with less finish than those of Dow. 
 
 Joost Van Gaasbeek painted fancy subjects and portraits, 
 in the style of Dow. 
 
 From the preceding catalogue, it is evident that Dow fre- 
 quently repeated the same subject ; but in no one instance 
 has it occurred to the writer to see duplicate pictures. 
 
I 
 
 PETER VAN SLINGE LANDT 
 
 Was born at Leyden, in the year 1640, and became 
 a disciple of Gerard Dow, whose style of painting ac- 
 corded so well with the patient application of his pupil, 
 that, previous to leaving him, it was difficult to discover 
 the works of the scholar from those of the master. 
 His patience surpassed even that of Dow ; and, if 
 possible, his finishing was still more elaborate. This 
 imposing qualification had at that period many ad- 
 mirers, so that immediately on his quitting his master, 
 an abundant supply of orders were given him. His 
 method of working was so tedious, that he could only 
 satisfy the wishes of a few, and those at very high 
 prices. It is said that he was occupied three years in 
 painting the portraits of the family of Meerman ; and 
 that he worked a whole month upon a lace frill. This 
 practice of excessive finishing excited the astonishment 
 of the beholders of the pictures, but was attended with 
 nothing but praise and poverty to the painter. 
 
 He died in the year 1691, aged 51. 
 
 In consequence of the slow and patient procedure of 
 this artist in painting, his pictures are but few in num- 
 ber ; and even those few are reduced, by interested 
 persons ascribing many of them to Gerard Dow. 
 
 VOL. I E 
 
50 
 
 PETER VAN SLINGELANDT. 
 
 It has been justly observed, that excessive attention 
 to minutiae, is not only incompatible with genius, but 
 also fails in its intended object ; namely, a faithful 
 representation of nature : and the works of this painter 
 verify the truth of this opinion ; — they are curiosities, 
 so far as regards the finishing and the purity of colour 
 — but, as pictures, are feeble in drawing, expression, and 
 effect, and require to be viewed near, in order to see 
 their merit. Their peculiar qualities have, however, 
 always found admirers ; and their rarity will always 
 command suitable prices from the amateur. 
 
 A DESCRIPTION OF HIS PRINCIPAL PICTURES. 
 
 1. An Interior, with a company of five figures. 
 
 Collection of M. Bout . Amst, 1733. . 1050 flo. 94/. 
 20£ in. by Vl\ in.— P. 
 
 2. The Puppet-show Man. 
 
 Collection of M. Bout .... 1733. . 600 flo. 54/. 
 
 8. The Interior of a kitchen, with a woman occupied in 
 washing. 
 
 Collection of Schonbom . . . 1738. . 690 ffo. 62/. 
 17 in. by 14 in. — P. 
 
 4. An Interior, with a woman suckling a child. 
 
 Collection of Schonbom . . . 1738. . 410 flo. 371. 
 20 in. by 16 in. — P. 
 
PETER VAN SLINGELANDT. 51 
 
 5. The Interior of a room with a large window on the right, 
 near which is seated a young woman, occupied at needlework ; 
 and at her side stands a cradle, w T ith a child in it : various 
 other objects are distributed about the room. 
 
 Formerly in the collection at Hesse Cassel, and subsequently at 
 Malmaison. At the sale of the latter, it was bought by a dealer, 
 and sold to the late king of Bavaria, as a picture by G. Dow, in 
 whose collection it was sold (under that name), at Munich, in 
 1826. 
 
 17 in, by 14 in.— P. 
 
 6. The Interior of an apartment, in which are a woman 
 seated, making lace ; a child in a chair, and another child 
 standing by its side. A table, on which are bread and other 
 objects, is on the opposite side of the room. Mentioned by 
 Descamps. 
 
 Collections of M. Bierens . Amst. 1747. . 1250 flo. 112/. 
 18 in. by 15 in. — P. 
 
 7. A child with a bird bottle, and a goldfinch perched on 
 its finger : a variety of other objects enrich the composition. 
 
 Collection of M. Zaamens . . . 1767. . 400 flo. 36/. 
 
 M. Braamcamp . . 1771. . 560 flo. 50/. 
 
 M. Locquet . . . 1783. . 630 flo. 57/. 
 
 13 in. by 10J in. — P. 
 
 8. An Interior, with a female standing, and two men seated ; 
 and at the door of the apartment are three children. Men- 
 tioned by Descamps. 
 
 Collection of M. Lormier, Hague, 1763. . 1400 flo. 126/. 
 15 in. by 12 in. — P. 
 
 0. An Interior, with figures : amongst them are a woman 
 
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 PETER VAN SLINGELANDT. 
 
 seated near a window, sewing ; a little boy, sitting with his 
 hand on a cradle, in which is a child asleep ; and another little 
 fellow on the ground, playing with balls : a quantity of furni- 
 ture, and various other accessories, complete the composition. 
 19 in. by 16 in. 
 
 10. The Companion : also an Interior, with figures ; among 
 whom are a woman, suckling a child, and a little boy behind 
 her, with his hat in one hand and a turnip in the other : on 
 the right is a fowl upon a basket ; and near the window, which 
 is open, stands a table, covered with a cloth, upon which are 
 some artichokes, and a basket of turnips and cumcubers. 
 
 Collection of G. de Gagny, 1762. . 1430 /*. (the pair) 53/. 
 
 11. A young lady, seated at a table, upon which is a bottle, 
 with flowers in it, apparently giving money and orders to a 
 servant, who stands with a market-pail on her arm : in front 
 is a little dog ; and in the back-ground, a violin, hanging up 
 against the wall. Mentioned by Descamps. 
 
 Collection of M. du Bois . . . . 1785. . 720/*. 29/. 
 
 Van Slingelandt Dort, 1785. . 410/o. 37/. 
 
 13 in. by 11 in. — P. (arched top.) 
 
 12. An Interior, with three figures ; one of whom (a woman) 
 is seated in front, peeling oranges, and speaking to a man, who 
 is presenting her with some partridges ; and beyond them is 
 the cook with a spit : various accessories are distributed about 
 the room ; amongst which, and in front, is a cat playing with 
 a mouse. Engraved by C. Warren. 
 
 Collection of Braamcamp . . . 1771. . 2010 flo. 180/. 
 
 M. Marin . . . 1790. . 3000 ft. 120/. 
 
 Geldermeester . . 1800. . 910 flo. 82/. 
 
 This exquisitely finished picture is now worth . . . 350 gs- 
 Now in the Stafford Gallery. 
 
 18 in. by 15 in. — P. 
 
PETER VAN SLINGELANDT. 
 
 53 
 
 13. A youth, seated in a landscape, amusing himself with 
 a mouse, which he holds in his left hand. Engraved. 
 
 Collection of M. Destouches, 1794. 
 
 7 \ in. by 6 in. 
 
 14. A young lady, seated at a table, looking over a music- 
 paper, and holding a guitar in her left hand ; her hair is decked 
 with pearls, and her dress consists of a violet-coloured corset, 
 and a yellow petticoat, enriched with black lace : a vase of 
 flowers and a carpet form the accessories. Dated 1677. 
 
 Collection of Marechal de Noailles. 
 
 Duruey .... 1797. . 1300/s. 52Z. 
 
 8 in. by 7 in. — P. 
 
 15. An Interior, with two figures : a pretty young woman, 
 standing at a table, cleaning fish ; and an officer behind the 
 table, resting one hand on her shoulder, and holding a glass of 
 wine in the other : near the girl are a pewter pot and a tureen ; 
 and in different parts of the room various other kitchen 
 utensils. 
 
 Collection of Coders .... 1799. . 600 ft. 24Z. 
 15 J in. by 12 \ in. 
 
 16. An assemblage of objects of still life : amongst them are 
 a basket of red cabbage ; another, full of eggs ; some carrots, 
 two plucked ducks, and a dead cock. Most exquisitely finished. 
 
 Collection of Paillet 1799. . 201 ft. 81. 
 
 M. Steinkruys, Anticerp, 1817 (sold privately) 30Z. 
 
 8 in. by 7 in. — P. 
 
 17. An Interior ; in the middle of which is a little boy, with 
 light hair, dressed in green, and wearing a black velvet cap, 
 
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 PETER VAN SLINGELANDT. 
 
 with white feathers, holding a bird, perched upon one of his 
 fingers ; and in the back of the room is a servant entering. 
 
 Collection of Tolozan 1801. . 500 fa. 20/. 
 
 Sereville 1811. . 1196 fa. 48/. 
 
 This is probably the one already noticed, or a copy of it. 
 12$ in. by 8± in. — P. 
 
 18. A boy fishing. 
 
 Collection of M. Lormier . Hague, 1763. . 115 flo. 10 gs. 
 
 Holdemess collection 1802. 73 gs. 
 
 10 J in. by 8 J in. — P. 
 
 19. An Interior, with a woman scouring irons. 
 
 Collection of Mrs. Gordon .... 1808. . . . 46 J- gs. 
 
 20. An Interior, with figures : the principal group consists 
 of two persons seated at a table, covered with a striped carpet ; 
 one of whom is dressed in a cap and feathers, and a loose purple 
 robe, holding a silver cup in one hand, and a pipe in the other, 
 while his companion is playing on a violin ; near the chimney 
 stands a young woman, leaning on the back of a chair ; through 
 a door, at the end of the room, are seen two children and a 
 young girl ; and in front lies a dog. Mentioned by Descamps ; 
 then in the cabinet of M. Van Heteren. 
 
 Collection of M. de Clos . . . . 1812. . 5000 fa. 200/. 
 
 LePerrier .... 1817. . 6300/*. 252/. 
 
 14 in. by 12 in. — P. 
 
 21. A Dutch lady, seated, making lace ; she is dressed in a 
 black cap and a dark gray jacket, with a red skirt, which is 
 
PETER VAN SLINGELANDT. 
 
 55 
 
 partly concealed by her apron : a table, covered with a green 
 cloth, on which stands a vase of flowers, and other accessories 
 complete the composition. 
 
 Collection of Le Perrier .... 1817. . 990 fs. 40/. 
 n in, by 8J in. — P. 
 
 22. The Interior of a cottage, with figures ; the principal 
 one of whom is a child, saying grace : a dog, and a variety of 
 other objects, are in the room. This is an exception to the 
 artist's usual manner of painting, being freely handled, and 
 vigorous in colour and effect. 
 
 Collection of R. Bernal, Esq. . . 1824. 70 gs. 
 
 Xow in the collection of the Right Honourable Robert Peel. 
 16 in. by 12 in. — P. 
 
 23. An Interior, with a young woman seated near the chim- 
 ney, holding an earthen pan in her lap, apparently eating 
 soup ; behind her stands a table, covered with a carpet, upon 
 which are a basket, a bottle, a spoon, and a pestle and mortar. 
 
 Collection of Geldermeester . . 1800. . 310/O. 28/. 
 
 M. Lapeyriere . . 1825. . 2005 fs. 80/. 
 
 12 in. by 14 in. — P. 
 
 24. The Interior of a Dutch family room. An interesting 
 woman is seated near the fire suckling her child, and a little 
 girl stands by her side warming herself by a comfortable fire, 
 over which hangs a pot ; a favourite gray cat is also enjoying 
 the warmth ; and on the opposite side of the room is placed 
 a cradle : various other objects, suitable to the apartment, are 
 introduced, and complete a faithful picture of Dutch neatness 
 and simplicity. 
 
 Collection of M. Van Huls, Hague, 1737. . 1090 flo. 98/. 
 The best praise that can be given to this picture is, that its 
 superior beauty and excellence has caused it to be attributed to 
 
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 PETER VAN SL1NGELANDT. 
 
 Gerard Dow, under whose name it was exhibited in the British 
 Gallery, 1826. 
 
 Now in His Majesty's collection, and worth . . . 450 gs. 
 16 in. by 13 J in. — P. 
 
 25. An Interior, with figures : on the right, and front, are 
 two men, seated at a table ; one with a pipe and jug in his 
 hands ; behind the chair of the latter stands a pretty young 
 woman ; some cards are lying on the table ; in front lies a 
 dog ; on the opposite side are some carrots on a tub ; and in 
 the back of the room is seen a woman with a child. 
 
 Now in the collection of the Duchess de Berri. 
 
 18 in. by 12 in. — P. 
 
 26. A candlelight piece. A young man seated at the side 
 of a table, upon which he is leaning to light his pipe at a 
 candle, which he holds in his left hand. This is an admirably 
 painted picture, signed, and dated 1684. 
 
 Collection of M. Paignon Dijonval. Bought by Mr. Emmerson. 
 8 in. by 6J in. — P. 
 
 27. The portrait of a very fair lady ; she is dressed in a 
 scarlet velvet neglige, or corset. Exquisitely finished. 
 
 Now in the collection of M. Hoffman, at Haerlem. 
 
 9 in. by 7 in. — P. 
 
 28. A Dutch family. The scene presents the interior of a 
 handsome apartment, suitably furnished, in which are a lady 
 and a gentleman, and their two children. The lady, elegantly 
 attired in a scarlet corset, bordered with ermine, and an em- 
 broidered satin petticoat, is seated in front, with a child at her 
 side, holding a bird's-nest in its hand ; on the left of the lady 
 is a youth, dressed in the rich costume of the period, with a 
 stick in his hand, apparently approaching his mother. The 
 
PETER VAN SL1NGELANDT. 
 
 Oerard Dow, under whose name it was exhibit tni in th« ; Britkl 
 Gallery, 1826. 
 
 Now in His Majesty's collection, and worth . . 450 g& 
 16 in. by 13| in.—?. 
 
 :iAmk r \ H'jT'jd A 
 
 25. An Interior. s^\Y^W^%%% ffgK?, and front , M 
 two men, seated at a table ; r.ne with a pipe and jug in M 
 hands; behind the chaii of tift* latter stands a pretty youn 
 woman; some cards are iv 1:1.-4 on th« i&bte; 
 <log ; on the opposite side are Bome carrote o 
 the back of the room is seen a woman with a 
 
 Now in the collection of the Duchess de Berri. 
 
 18 in. by 12 in. — P. 
 
 front lies a 
 tub : and in 
 
 20. A candlelight piece. A your: 
 I a table, upon which he is leunits 
 andle, which he holds in his left hi* 
 >ainted picture, signed, and dated \ 
 
 ("liection of M. Paignon Dijonval. 
 
 8 in. by 6£ in,- 
 
 iated at the side 
 
 trait of a very fail 
 
 et nodi; 
 
 or corset. 
 
 in the collection of M. Hoffman, ( 
 ' 9 in. by 7 in. — 1 
 
 28. A Dutch family. The scene previa the interior of a 
 handsome apartment, suitably furnisl • bich are a lady 
 
 and a gentleman, and their two chihlr- tbfi lady, elegantly 
 attired in a scarlet corset, bordered witfe ermine, and an em- 
 broidered satin petticoat, is seated in front, with a child at her 
 side, holding a bird's-nest in its hand ; on the left of the lady 
 is a youth, dressed in the rich costume of the period, with a 
 stick in hie hand, apparently approaching his mother. The 
 
PETER VAN SLINGE L ANDT. 57 
 
 father of the family, habited in a plain morning robe, stands on 
 the farther side of a table, extending his left hand to take a 
 letter from a negro servant; his right hand is placed on a book, 
 lying on the table, which is covered with a rich Turkey carpet; 
 a vase, containing flowers, is on the table, and an antique arm- 
 chair stands in front of it; a spaniel lies asleep at the lady's feet. 
 
 This is the most consequential picture which the writer knows, 
 by this painter ; and it is probably the one mentioned by Deseamps, 
 representing the family of M. Meerman ; in the execution of 
 which, the artist was engaged three years, he having devoted a 
 whole month to the painting of the ruffles and frill only of the 
 young gentleman ; and, indeed, such is the extraordinary finishing 
 of this picture, that it requires the aid of a magnifying glass to 
 discover the delicacy of its pencilling. 
 
 It was bought by Monsieur D. Angevelliers, of an English 
 brewer, for the sum of 12,000 fs. 480/. 
 
 It is now in the Louvre, and was valued by the Experts du 
 
 Musee, in 1816, at 20,000 fs. 800/. 
 
 19 J in. by 16 J in. — P. 
 
 29. The Interior of a handsome apartment, in which is a 
 young female engaged making lace ; her attention is attracted 
 by an elderly woman, who stands at the outside of the window, 
 with a dead cock in her hand, which she appears to be offering 
 for sale to the young lady. The same subject occurs in the 
 works of Francis Mieris. 
 
 In the Dresden Gallery. 
 
 15 in. by 13 in. — P. 
 
 30. An Interior, with a young woman seated before a chim- 
 ney, holding a little dog in her lap, which a man, who stands 
 at her side, is teasing : a violin lies upon a chair in front. A 
 similar subject, painted by Francis Mieris, is noticed in the 
 catalogue of his works. 
 
 In the Dresden Gallery. 
 
 16 in. by 13 in. — P. 
 
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 PETER VAN SLINGELANDT. 
 
 31. A boy and a girl amusing themselves blowing bubbles ; 
 on a table, which stands before them, are an earthen pan held 
 by the girl, a chaufferet, dibbs, and a top ; and upon a chair, 
 at the side, lies a blown bladder. Engraved by Forster. 
 
 32. An Interior, in which are an old man playing on a 
 violin, and a boy accompanying the music with his voice ; 
 while a female appears to be engaged preparing for dinner. 
 
 This beautiful example of the master is in the Musee at Am- 
 sterdam. 
 
 18 in. by 24 in. — P. 
 
 33. The Interior of a Doctor's shop. The medical operator 
 is engaged dressing a wound of a villager, who is seated in an 
 arm-chair, and held by two assistants : various utensils, books, 
 a globe, a copper pot, and other objects, are distributed about 
 the apartment, which is illumined by arched windows. 
 
 Now in the Musee at Amsterdam. 
 
 34. A portrait of a gentleman : finished with surprising 
 delicacy. 
 
 Now in the Musee at Amsterdam. 
 
 35. A small oval portrait of a gentleman. 
 
 Valued by the Experts du Musee, in 1816. . 1000 /*. 40/. 
 Now in the Louvre. 
 
 36. A group of culinary utensils, and other objects. 
 
 Valued by the Experts du Mus^e, in 1816. . 600/*. 24Z. 
 Now in the Louvre. 
 
PETER VAN SLINGELANDT. 
 
 59 
 
 37. A shopkeeper, at his counter. 
 
 This picture is mentioned by Descamps, and was then in the 
 collection of M. Cauwerwen, at Middleburg. 
 
 38. The Interior of a tailor's shop, with men at work. 
 
 In the Munich Gallery. 
 
 20 J in. by 16} in. — P. 
 
 39. Houbraken mentions two pictures by this master, in 
 high terms of commendation, for the surprising finishing. 
 
 One represents a young girl holding a mouse by the tail, 
 which a cat is watching to seize. 
 
 The other is a sailor, with a worsted cap on. 
 
 The labour bestowed upon the animals, and the man's cap, is 
 described as being incredible in the minutiae. 
 
 40. The Interior of a kitchen, with a pretty young woman, 
 wearing a dark gray gown, a white kerchief, and a small neat 
 cap, standing at a table, scouring a brass pot ; a basket and a 
 lantern lie on the floor, and various culinary objects are 
 suitably introduced. 
 
 This little picture possesses unusual vigour and freedom, and 
 induces a regret, that the master has not more frequently painted 
 in this style. 
 
 Now in the collection of the Marquis of Bute. 
 
 8 in. by 7 in. — P. 
 
( 60) 
 
 SCHOLAES AND IMITATOKS 
 
 OF 
 
 PETER VAN SLINGELANDT. 
 
 Jacob Vander Sluys. This painter was first placed under 
 the care of Ary de Voys, but he was indebted to Slingelandt 
 for the valuable instruction which accomplished him as an 
 artist. While under the tuition of the latter, he copied his 
 works with surprising care and exactness ; and he afterwards 
 produced a variety of conversational subjects, in the style of 
 his master, which gained him many admirers. 
 
 He was born at Leyden, in 1660, and died in 1736. 
 
 John Filicus. He was born at Bois le Due, in 1660, and 
 was instructed in the art of painting by Slingelandt, whose 
 style and manner he imitated ; and, like him, he painted 
 conversations, and portraits of a small size, which were well 
 composed and coloured, but not so exquisitely finished as 
 those of his master. 
 
 He died in 1719. 
 
FRANCIS MIERIS 
 
 This exquisite painter, who was born at Leyden, in 
 1635, from his childhood gave the most manifest proofs 
 of a talent for drawing, and, contrary to the wishes of 
 his parents, made choice of the arts for his profession. 
 He was first placed with Toornevliet, who was con- 
 sidered a good draughtsman and painter on glass, and 
 so rapid was his progress under that master, that his 
 father became reconciled to his following entirely the 
 bent of his inclination. He afterwards entered the 
 school of Gerard Dow, where he so highly distin- 
 guished himself, that he surpassed all his fellow-students, 
 and acquired from his master the honourable appellation 
 of the prince of his disciples. His friends now became 
 fearful, lest he should confine himself to painting only in 
 small ; to prevent which, they sent him to the school of 
 Vanden Temple, with whom, however, he remained but 
 a few months, and then returned to his friend Dow, 
 whose taste and genius corresponded more nearly with 
 his own, and with him he shortly afterwards completed 
 his studies. 
 
 The subjects which Mieris painted are similar to 
 those of Dow, whom he equalled in exquisite finish- 
 ing, and excelled in elegance of character. His colour is 
 often more fresh and clear than his master's, and the 
 
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 FRANCIS MIERIS 
 
 quality of the stuffs in the dresses of the figures more 
 distinctly delineated ; indeed nothing in art can surpass 
 the beauty of his silks, satins, and velvets ; and if he had 
 ]ess power and richness of colour than his master, he 
 amply compensated for his deficiency in that respect, 
 by superior clearness and brilliancy. 
 
 Mieris valued his time at a ducat per hour, and was 
 paid at that rate by his friend Cornelius Plaats, for 
 whom he painted a capital picture, representing a lady 
 fainting, and a physician applying remedies to relieve 
 her. This picture cost 1500 florins. 
 
 The works of this master are extremely rare and 
 precious, and always sell at very high prices : they are 
 mostly of very small size. He was much engaged in 
 painting portraits, which are also very exquisite. 
 
 Mieris took great delight in the company of Jan 
 Steen, and often spent the greater part of the night with 
 him and his associates, until a serious accident happened 
 to him, in returning home late one night, which so 
 injured his health, that he died shortly afterwards, in 
 the vear 1681, a^ed 46. 
 
 A DESCRIPTION OF HIS PRINCIPAL PICTURES. 
 
 1. A doctor feeling the pulse of a young lady, who is seated 
 at her bedside, with a book open on her lap ; near her stands 
 a table, on which are a basin, a sponge, and a phial of 
 medicine ; through a door- way, at the end of the chamber, is 
 seen another room. Dated 1657. 
 
 Collection of De la Coort . Arnst 1707. . 650 flo. 581. 
 Published in Lithography, 1827. 
 Now in the Vienna Gallery. 
 
 12 in. by 10 in. — Cop. 
 
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 2. The Interior of a handsome apartment, in which is a 
 young lady dressed in a scarlet corset, seated near a table, with 
 a lace cushion and bobbins in her lap ; her attention appears 
 to be drawn from her work by an elderly woman, who has put 
 her head in at an open window, and is offering a dead fowl for 
 sale ; a little white dog is behind her chair, and a basket of 
 linen stands on the ground before her. Engraved by Basan ; 
 then in the collection of M. de Henekin, at Dresden. 
 
 A duplicate of the above, of a larger size, and painted by 
 Slingelandt, is in the Dresden gallery. 
 
 11 1 in. by 8| in. — P. 
 
 3. The Interior of a bed-room, with an elegantly-dressed 
 lady standing near her toilet, looking at a little dog dancing 
 before her ; an arm-chair stands behind her, and in the back of 
 the room is a young woman making a bed. Engraved by Basan. 
 
 Then in the collection of Count de Bruhl. 
 Xow in the gallery of the Hermitage, St. Petersburgh. 
 19 in. by 15 in. — P. 
 
 4. A lady seated, with a puppy in her lap, and a gentleman 
 standing at her side pinching its ear, in order to tease the 
 bitch, which is jumping up against the lady's knees. 
 
 Collection of Baron Droste . . . 1734. . 725 flo. 65/. 
 
 YanZwieten . . . 1741, . 910 flo. 821 
 Xow worth 450 gs. 
 
 Descamps mentions a picture of the same subject as the above, 
 which was then in the collection of Van Slingelandt, and is probably 
 the one now in his Majesty's collection, which was exhibited at the 
 British Gallery, 1826. Engraved in Mezzotinto, by Greenwood; 
 also by Audouin, in the Musee. The above picture was removed 
 from the Louvre, in 1815, to the Hague gallery. 
 
 10 J in. by 8 in. — P. 
 
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 5. A beautiful boy at a window, blowing bubbles. In the 
 back-ground is a young woman with a dog in her arms, and on 
 the sill of the window are a cap adorned with feathers, and 
 a bottle with a sun-flower in it. Dated 1663. Engraved by 
 Pigeot, in the Musee Francais. 
 
 Collection of Schonborn . . . 1738. . 620 flo. 56/. 
 
 Lormier .... 1763. . 1560 flo. 140/. 
 
 Taken from the Louvre, in 1815, and restored to the Hague 
 
 gallery ; now worth 300 gs. 
 
 9 in. by Qh in, — P. (arched top.) 
 
 6. A boy blowing bubbles at a window. A duplicate of the 
 above, and marked with the same date. 
 
 Descamps mentions this picture, which was then in the collection 
 of the Due d'Orleans, 1754. 
 
 Collection of M. de Calonne Lond. 1795 48/. 
 
 Lord Rendlesham . 1806 189/. 
 
 Again, in the same collection . 1809 131 gs. 
 
 Engraved in the Le Brim gallery, and also by Ingouf. A fourth 
 picture, of great beauty and exquisite finishing, is in the collection 
 of G. Morant, Esq. also dated 1663. 
 
 There is also a duplicate, in the collection of Earl Mulgrave. 
 10 in. by 7 in. — P. 
 
 7. A lady, dressed in a purple velvet corset and a greenish 
 satin petticoat, sitting at her toilet arranging her hair ; a negro 
 servant stands behind her with a silver salver and vase. The 
 back-ground represents a kind of vestibule, supported by 
 columns. 
 
 Collection of Count de Fraula Brussels, 1738. 630 /o. 57/. 
 
 M. Hoeck . . Hague, 1745. 1300 flo. 117/. 
 
 Marquis de Yoyer, vide Descamps, 1754. 
 
 M. Montribloud . . . 1784. 
 
 10 in. by 8 in. % or 12 in. by 9 in. — P. 
 
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 8. A representation of the painter himself, seated at his 
 easel, painting the portrait of his wife, who is standing before 
 him richly dressed in white satin. 
 
 Collection of Count de Frank . . 1738. . 2700 fio. 243/. 
 Descamps mentions this picture, which was then in the collec- 
 tion of M. Bouxiere, 1754. 
 
 251 i n . by 18 in. — P. 
 
 9. An Interior, with a young lady playing the piano, and 
 two gentlemen listening to the music. 
 
 Collection of M. Bout . . Amst. 1733. . 3000 fio. 270/. 
 12 in. by 9 in. — P. 
 
 10. Lucre tia expiring, and an elderly female standing near 
 her overcome with grief. Cited in Descamps. 
 
 Collection of Van Zwieteu . . . 1741. . 875 flo. 83/. 
 
 Lormier 1763. . 625 fio. 56/. 
 
 Now in the Musee at Amsterdam. 
 
 151 i n , by 1Q1 in. — P. 
 
 11. A conversational subject, in which the artist has intro- 
 duced the portraits of himself and his wife ; a servant is seen 
 in the back of the room bringing refreshments. Descamps 
 mentions this picture, which was then in the collection of 
 Prince Charles. 
 
 Collection of Van Zwieten Hague, 1741. . 2500 fio. 225/. 
 Now in the Dresden Gallery. 
 
 221 i nt by 17 in. — P. 
 
 12. A magdalen with a skull. Noticed by Descamps. 
 
 Collection of Van Huls . Hague, 1737. . 800 fio. 72/. 
 
 — Lormier .... 1763. . 460 /o. 41/. 
 
 13 in. by 9 \ in. — P. 
 
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 13. KingCandaules in bed, and his wife standingnaked at the 
 side of it, in order that his minister Gyges might see her beauty. 
 
 Collection of Schonborn . . . 1738. . 905 flo. 81/. 
 
 14. L'CEuf casse. A female peasant seated near a building, 
 with a basket of eggs at her side, one of which lies broken on 
 the ground. Engraved by Moitte, then in the collection of 
 Count de Bruhl. 
 
 9 in. by 7 \ in. — P. 
 
 15. The Interior of an elegant apartment, in which are five 
 persons; amongst whom is a lady, seated in front, with a 
 glass of wine in her hand, whose attention is directed towards 
 a gentleman habited in the rich costume of the time, stand- 
 ing close to the front, in the act of presenting her a dish of 
 oysters; a servant is behind her chair filling a glass with 
 wine; the remaining two figures (a lady and gentleman) are 
 seated at the end of the room, and two others are seen enter- 
 ing a door on the left. Engraved by Basan. 
 
 Collection of Count de Bruhl. 
 
 Now in the Hermitage at St. Petersburgh. 
 
 19 in. by 15 in. — P. {arched top.) 
 
 16. An Interior by candlelight, with several figures; 
 amongst whom is a lady playing on the guitar. 
 
 Collection of Lormier {vide Descamps) 1763. . 635 t /Zo. 57/. 
 6f in. by 6| in. — P. 
 
 17. A lady at her toilet, attended by a negress, who is pouring 
 Tier out some water from a silver ewer. Cited by Descamps. 
 
 Collection of Lormier . . Hague, 1763. . 830 flo. 751. 
 Afterwards in the collection of the King of France ; and now in 
 the Louvre. 
 
 Valued by the Experts du Musee . 1816. . 4000 fs. 160/. 
 101 in. by 8| in. — P. 
 
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 18. An Interior, with a lady and a gentleman taking wine 
 together ; the latter holds a goblet in his hand. 
 
 Collection of Da Costa . . Hague, 1764. . 615 flo. 55/. 
 13 in. by 11 in. — P. 
 
 19. The Companion. A young lady reading the gazette, 
 and a gentleman listening to her : a servant is seen in the 
 background. These are mentioned by Descamps. 
 
 Collection of Van Huls .... 1761. . 615 .//o. 55/. 
 13 in. by 11 in. — P. 
 
 20. An Interior, exhibiting a pretty female in her shop, 
 occupied in showing a variety of silks to a gentleman, who 
 appears to be more interested with the beauty of the fair 
 shop-keeper than with that of her silks. A man is seated in 
 the back of the room, and various picturesque objects of 
 furniture are disposed in front. This very exquisite picture 
 was painted for the Archduke of Austria, who paid the 
 painter 1000 florins for it, in 1660. 
 
 Pilkington, in his Dictionary of Painters, mentions this picture 
 in high terms ; it is also noticed by other writers on art. 
 Now in the Vienna gallery. 
 
 21 in. by 16 in. — P. (arched top.) 
 
 21. An Interior, with a composition of four figures, the 
 nearest of whom is a handsome lady, dressed in white satin, 
 standing with a lute in her hands ; behind her sits another 
 lady, in an arm-chair, in the act of raising a glass of wine to her 
 lips, while a page waits at her side with a silver salver ready 
 to take the empty glass ; the fourth figure is a gentleman in a 
 black velvet mantle, near a table covered with a Turkey carpet ; 
 his attention is taken by a monkey eating sweetmeats. A silk 
 curtain, drawn aside in the back of the room, presents a view 
 
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 of a gallery, formed of beautiful architecture, in which are 
 two other figures. 
 
 Descamps states, that this capital picture was painted for the 
 grand Duke of Florence, at the price of 100 rix dollars. 
 
 22. An Interior, with a musical party composed of six 
 figures : the apartment is enriched with various suitable 
 accessories. 
 
 Descamps mentions this picture, as being one of the artist's most 
 capital performances. 
 
 Collection of M. Lubbeling, 1760. 
 
 23. The artist's own Portrait. He is represented richly 
 habited in the elegant costume of the time, seated in a chair, 
 with a guitar in his lap ; his back towards the spectator, and 
 his face turned over his right shoulder : a view of the distant 
 landscape is seen through a window in the back of the room. 
 Engraved by Marais. 
 
 Now in the Palazzo Pitti, at Florence. 
 
 in. by 6 in. — P. {arched top.) 
 
 24. The Interior of a room, in front of which is a young 
 lady, richly dressed in a crimson corset and a satin petticoat, 
 seated, and leaning back against pillows, fast asleep, with her 
 bosom exposed; on the further side of a table (which is 
 covered with a Turkey carpet, and having on it a guitar, a jug, 
 and a glass) is an old woman receiving money from a man, 
 who has just entered the room : the figures are seen to the 
 knees. Engraved by Vellain. 
 
 Now in the Palazzo Pitti, at Florence. 
 
 10 in. by 8 in. — P. 
 
 25. Two Bacchantes and two Satyrs, playing the flute. 
 Noticed in Descamps, Yol. III., 1754, then in the collection of 
 the Due d'Orleans. 
 
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 26. Two women selling vegetables, and two other figures 
 near them. 
 
 Descamps' Vie des Peintres, Vol. III. 
 Collection of Prince de Hesse, 1754. 
 
 27. The Interior of a room, with four figures ; the principal 
 of whom is a lady, in front, very richly dressed in satin, who 
 has fallen on the ground, apparently in a fainting fit, and is 
 supported by another female, who stands behind her. The 
 painter probably intended to intimate the cause of her malady 
 by the introduction of a letter, which lies on the ground, sealed 
 with black wax. 
 
 Collection of M. Pasquier, Rouen, 1756. 
 
 This picture was ascribed in the catalogue to Adrian Vander 
 Werf ; but the composition corresponds so exactly with two pictures 
 noticed in this catalogue, of the works of Mieris, that it is probably a 
 third one by his hand. 
 
 17J in. by 11 J in, — P. {arched top.) 
 
 28. A composition of the attributes of painting and music ; 
 amongst them is the figure of an infant, in white marble, upon a 
 pedestal ; and in the right corner of the picture is a man 
 reading. 
 
 M. Descamps takes notice of this picture, under the title of 
 La Melancolie, Yol. III. 
 
 Collection of Julienne .... 1767. . 144/s. 6/. 
 Again in the sale of Tronchien . . 1801. . 303 fs. 12/. 
 This was probably painted by William Mieris. 
 
 19 in. by 17 in. — P. 
 
 29. A young lady seated at a window, amusing herself 
 feeding a gray parrot, which is perched on a stand before her ; 
 the tasteful dress of the lady is composed of a crimson loose 
 corset bordered with ermine, and a yellowish silk petticoat; 
 
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 her hair is braided with a red riband, and falls in ringlets round 
 the forehead. Mentioned by Descamps. 
 
 Collection of M. de Gaignat . . 1768. . 3100/*. 124/. 
 
 Due de Praslin . . 1793. . 9451/*. 378/. 
 
 Prince Talleyrand . . 1817. (bought privately). 
 
 W. Beckford, Esq. Fonthill, 1823. 305 gs. 
 
 Now in the collection of the Right Honourable Robert Peel. 
 A duplicate of the preceding picture, of the most exquisite quality, 
 is in the Munich gallery ; and a third picture is in His Majesty's 
 collection, and is probably the one sold in the Slingelandt collection, 
 
 at Dort, 1785, for 420,/fo. 38/. 
 
 8^ in. by 6 in. — Cop. 
 
 30. A man, with a hat and feathers, at a window, holding a 
 large glass in one hand, and a pipe in the other. 
 
 Collection of M. de Gaignat . . 1768. . 484/y. 20/. 
 6| in. by 5 \ in. — P. 
 
 31. A beautiful lady, dressed in yellow satin, seated at a 
 table, writing ; a crimson velvet carpet covers the table, on 
 which is a musical instrument : the lady is attended by a 
 page, who stands near her, waiting her orders ; and a dog lies 
 asleep on a pillow upon a stool, covered with green velvet. 
 Mentioned in Descamps, Vol. III. 
 
 Collection of M. Cauwerwen . . 
 
 1765. 
 
 . 2100/O. 
 
 190/. 
 
 — Braamcamp 
 
 1771. 
 
 . 3610/o. 
 
 325/. 
 
 — R. de Boisset . 
 
 1777. 
 
 . 8100 fs. 
 
 324/. 
 
 — M. Beaujon 
 
 1787. 
 
 . 7000 fs. 
 
 280/. 
 
 — M. Destouches . . 
 
 1794. 
 
 
 
 Vancler Potts Rott. 
 
 1808. 
 
 . 2025 flo. 
 
 182/. 
 
 Now in the Musee at Amsterdam. 
 
 
 
 
 9| in. by 8 in.- 
 
 -P. 
 
 
 
 32. A gentleman, dressed in red velvet, 
 
 with a cane 
 
 in his 
 
 hand, standing in a garden, leaning his arm on a pedestal ; 
 near him is a sporting dog, and a negro servant stands on his left. 
 
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 air is braided with a red riband, and falls in ringiefes round 
 the forehead. Mentioned by Descamps. 
 
 Collection of M. de Gaismat . . 1768. . 3100 U. 124/. 
 .t^oai, xoaiflao a m au A 
 
 • Prince Talleyrand. , 1817. (bought . priYsti-.M. 
 
 W. Beckford, kuq. FonthiU, 1823. $0$ ^. 
 
 Now in the collection of the Kight Honourable Robert Peel. 
 
 A duplicate of the preceding piotaus^af the most exquisite qiaalily, 
 is in the Munich gallery ; and a third picture i« in His Majesty's 
 collection, and is probably the one wrtd in ,tl» 81 ingelandt collection, 
 at Dort, 1785, for . • . . . , 420 /to. 38/. 
 
 30. A, man, with a hat and feathers, at a window, holding a 
 large glass in one hand, and a pipe in the other. 
 
 Collection of M. de Gaignai . . 1768. . '48 4 f§. 20/. 
 
 31. A beautiful lady, dressed in yellow satin, seated at a 
 table, writing ; a crimson velvet carpet covers the table, <m 
 which is a musical instrument : the lady in attended by a 
 page, who stands near her, waiting her ...>r«i. '■ ■ ■ a dog lies 
 
 asleep on a pillow upon a stool, covered mth wmn velvet. 
 Mentioned in Descamps, Vol. Til. 
 
 Collection of M. Cauwerwen . . 1765 'ilt*)tio. 190/. 
 
 Braumcamp . , . 1771 &$$QJfo. 325/. 
 
 — : R. de Boisset . . . 1777. * 100 /*. 324/. 
 
 M. Beaujon . . , 17$! -^HlOO fs. 280/. 
 
 — - M. Destouches . . ]7£4 
 
 Vander Potts Rott i • ' 2025 fla. 182/. 
 
 Now in the Musee at Amsterdam. 
 
 9f in. by 8 in. -\\ 
 
 32. A gentleman, dressed in red velvet, with a cane in his 
 hand, standing in a garden, leaning his arm on a pedestal ; 
 near him is a sporting dog, and a negro servant stands on his left. 
 
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 Collection of Braamcamp . . . 1771. . 1206 Jio. 108/. 
 Valued by the Experts du Musee in 1816 at 3000 /*. 120/ 
 ^ T ow in the Louvre. 
 
 10 in. by 7£ in. — P. 
 
 33. Two Portraits. One of a lady, the other, of a gentle- 
 man ; represented at arched windows. Mentioned in 
 Descamps, Vol. III. 
 
 Collection of Braamcamp . . . 1771. . 300 flo. 211. 
 These are probably the pictures now in the collection of the 
 
 Duchess de Berri, and worth 150 gs. 
 
 8 in. by 7 in. — P. 
 
 34. A blind man, led by his dog under a gate-way, and a 
 little boy at his side, looking up at him. Engraved. 
 
 Collection of Choiseul (bought for the Prince de Conti), 1772, 
 610 fs. 24/. 10s. 
 
 181 i n . by 14 in. — P. 
 
 35. A lady seated, leaning upon a table, with a music-book 
 in her hand, and a guitar before her. 
 
 Collection of Trouard . . . 1779. . 730 fs. 29/. 
 8 in. by 7 in. — P. 
 
 36. A young lady at a window, with a palette and pencils in 
 her hand, a plaster figure on her arm, and a mask suspended 
 to a gold chain round her neck. From the Lubbeling collection. 
 
 Poulain gallery (engraved, Xo. 59) . 1780. . 3300 fs. 132/. 
 Collection of M. Cochu . . . . 1783. . 3400 fs. 136/. 
 
 M. Destouches . . 1794. 
 This exquisitely painted picture is noticed by Lairess, in his 
 work on the Art. 
 
 Now in the collection of the Duchess de Berri, Palais Bourbon. 
 4| in. by 3 J in. — P. 
 
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 37. A gentleman, dressed in a brown cap, with blue feathers, 
 and an olive-coloured silk waistcoat, with velvet sleeves, seated 
 at a table, on which are a glass and some prawns ; and a young 
 girl, with her back turned, is on the other side, writing on a 
 slate ; a violin lies upon the sill of the window. Dated 1660. 
 
 Collection of M. Cauwerwen, Ley den, 1765. . 1100 flo. 99/. 
 
 Nogaret .... 1780. . 2102 ft. 84/. 
 
 Now in the choice collection of Thomas Hope, Esq. worth 300 gs. 
 10} in. by 8 in. — P. 
 
 38. A portrait of a gentleman, wearing a velvet cap, adorned 
 with feathers, and a brown mantle. 
 
 Collection of Nogaret 1780. 361 ft. 14/. 10s. 
 
 4^ in. by 3 J in. — P. 
 
 39. A portrait of the artist himself, dressed in a black velvet 
 cap, and a mantle ; he has a palette in one hand, the other is 
 resting upon a stone balustrade, and an easel stands in the 
 back-ground. Signed, and dated 1667 ; aged 32. 
 
 This picture is mentioned by Descamps, Vol. III., and was then 
 in the collection of M. Van Slingelandt. 
 Collection of Marquis Menares, 1781. 
 
 Now in the collection of M. Goll, Amsterdam, and worth 1 30 gs. 
 6 J in. by 5 in. — P. 
 
 40. A portrait of a gentleman in a gray satin night-gown, 
 with a red belt round his waist ; he is leaning upon a 
 balustrade, with a letter in his hand : a library occupies 
 the back-ground. 
 
 Collection of M. Jan. Tak . Leyden, 1781. . 460 flo. 41/. 
 9 in. by 6 J in.- — P. 
 
 41. A young lady standing in a chamber, dressed in a 
 
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 peach-coloured satin jacket, and a muslin lace kerchief: another 
 room is seen through an open door at the back. 
 
 Collection of M. Jan. Tak, Leyden, 1781. . 475 flo. 42/. 
 9 in. by 6 J in. 
 
 42. A gentleman, richly dressed, sitting in a chair, with a 
 pipe in his right hand, and laughing with a pretty woman, 
 who stands behind him, holding a jug and a glass. 
 
 Collection of Van Slingelandt, Dort, 1785. . 376 flo. 34/. 
 8J in. by 6f in. — P. 
 
 43. A lady, with a little dog on her left arm ; her bosom 
 is partly concealed by a muslin kerchief ; a straw hat, lined 
 with satin, and surmounted by a plume of feathers, covers her 
 head ; and a blue mantle envelopes her body. From the 
 Lubbeling collection. 
 
 Collection of Morelli 1786. . 901 fs. 36/. 
 
 Calonne (engraved) 1788. . 1404 fs. 56/. 
 
 Sereville 1811. . 1500 fs. 60/. 
 
 5 J in. by 4 in. — P. (oval.) 
 
 44. A lady, richly dressed, reclining on a Turkey carpet, 
 apparently in distress ; a girl upon her kness, in tears ; and a 
 gipsy standing behind them. 
 
 Collection of Lambert .... 1787. . 2250 fs. 90/. 
 
 De Clos .... 1812. . 2201 fs. 88/. 
 18f in. by 16 J in. — P. 
 
 45. A portrait of the artist himself, with a guitar in his 
 hands. 
 
 Collection of Calonne Angelot . 1789. . 350 fs. 14/. 
 7 in. by 5 in. — P. (oval.) 
 
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 46. An artist, studying a statue of a man, by candlelight, 
 and a gentleman at his side, looking on : two youths (one of 
 whom has a candle in his hand), are in the back-ground. 
 
 Collection of Praslin .... 1793. . 2261 fs. 90/. 
 6 J in. by 5 h in. — P. 
 
 47. A portrait of Gerard Dow's mother, with an orange in 
 her hand. 
 
 Collection of Destouches, 1794. 
 
 5 in. by 4 in. — P. 
 
 48. A peasant girl, offering fruit for sale to an old woman. 
 
 A very exquisitely-finished picture (from the cabinet of M. 
 D'Averley.) 
 
 Collection of Calonne, 1795. 
 
 49. The Chemist. An old man sitting in a room near 
 a window, attentively watching the effect of the fire (which his 
 assistant, a young man, is blowing) upon his crucible : various 
 suitable accessories are distributed about the room. Noticed 
 in Descamps, Vol. III. Engraved. 
 
 Orleans Gallery, 1798. Valued at 150 gs. 
 
 18 in. by 13 in.- — P. 
 
 50. A young lady, elegantly dressed in a scarlet corset, 
 bordered with ermine, seated, with a glass of wine in her 
 right hand, and with the other hand is about to take an 
 oyster from off a silver plate, which a gentleman, standing by 
 her side, is presenting her ; a table, covered with a Turkey 
 carpet, on which is a china jug, is placed near her. 
 
 This beautiful picture is noticed by Descamps ; it was then in 
 
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 the Orleans Gallery ; which collection was imported into this 
 country, and sold in 1798. Engraved. 
 Now in the collection of Lady Mildmay. 
 
 A duplicate of the above picture was sold in the collection of 
 
 M. Geldermeester 1800. . 850 flo. 76/. 
 
 Sir Simon Clarke, Bart., and G. Hibbert, Esq. 1802. 145 gs. 
 A third picture, of exquisite beauty, is in the Munich Gallery. 
 10J in. by 7 J in. — P. {arched top.) 
 
 51. A young lady seated at her toilet, tieing her cap under 
 her chin ; her dress consists of a red corset, bordered with 
 ermine, and a blue satin petticoat. 
 
 This is a beautiful example of the master. Engraved by Warren. 
 Collection of Geldermeester . . 1880. . 850 flo. 76/. 
 Now in the gallery of the Marquis of Stafford, and worth 250 gs. 
 A picture of a similar subject to the above, of fine quality, is in 
 the collection of M. Van Sassegem, at Ghent. 
 
 11 in. by 9 in. — P. 
 
 52. An old man, with gray hair and beard, sleeping in his 
 chair; his left arm reclines upon a table, which is in part 
 covered by a Turkey carpet ; and on it are a hurdy-gurdy, a 
 brass ember pot, and a jug of beer. 
 
 Collection of Geldermeester . . 1800. . 600 flo. 54/. 
 11 in. by 9 in. — P. 
 
 53. The Interior of a room, in which is a female scouring 
 a saucepan, and a child near her, with a whip in one hand and 
 a brass skillet in the other ; at the side lies a dog, on a mat : a 
 variety of culinary and other household objects are distributed 
 about the room. Engraved by Warren. 
 
 Collection of Geldermeester . . 1800. . 405 flo. 36/. 
 Now in the Stafford Gallery. 
 
 16 in. by 14 in. — P. 
 
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 54. Am mon putting away Tamar. 
 
 This picture is said to be finished in the most elaborate manner. 
 Collection of Robert Strange, Esq. . 1800. . . . 210 gs. 
 
 55. A young lady, dressed in a scarlet corset, bordered with 
 ermine, and a light blue satin petticoat, seated, with her right 
 elbow leaning on a marble table, upon which stands a bottle, 
 with flowers in it ; she has a music-book lying open on her 
 knees, and is in the act of turning round to a gentleman, who 
 is presenting her with a glass of wine ; a little spaniel lies on a 
 stool, covered with green velvet, in front of the table. Signed, 
 and dated 1671. The figures are said to be the portraits of 
 the painter and his daughter. 
 
 Collection of Tronchien . . . 1801. . 1200. fs. 48/. 
 
 Solirene .... 1812. . 2802 fs. 112/. 
 
 This little picture is of the first quality, both in colour and finish. 
 The writer bought it in Paris, and sold it to Mr. Barchard for 500/. 
 in whose collection it has since been sold (1826) for 414/. 15s. 
 Xow in the collection of Count Peregaux, Paris. 
 
 10 in. by 7 J in. — P. 
 
 56. The Holy Family. The Virgin, dressed in green, is 
 sitting with a book open upon her knees, and a spaniel sleeping 
 on the skirt of her robe ; while the infant Saviour is measuring 
 a cross with a pair of compasses ; and St. Joseph is meditating 
 in the back-ground : some bread and cheese are on a table at 
 the Virgin's right side. 
 
 This picture, which was painted for the Marquise Be theme, is 
 said to have been left unfinished by this master, and to have been 
 completed by his son, William Mieris, to whom it is attributed. 
 
 It came from the cabinet of Desoubrie, and is noticed in Des- 
 camps' Vie des Pei?itres, Vol. III. 
 
 Collection of Tronchien . . . 1801. . 1301 /*. 52/. 
 
 ■VanderPots. . . 1808. . 1000 flo. 90/. 
 13^ in. by 16 J in. — P. 
 
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 57. A portrait of a gentleman, dressed in black silk. 
 Collection of Greffier Fagel . . 1801 61 gs. 
 
 58. Jacob's Dream. 
 
 Collection of Greffier Fagel 
 
 1801 
 
 70 gs. 
 
 59. Lesbia, with her sparrow ; she is in the act of letting 
 the little prisoner escape out of a tortoise-shell box. Signed, 
 and dated 1667. 
 
 Again in the sale of P. Panne, Esq. 1819 57| gs. 
 
 Now in the writer's possession. 
 
 7 in. by 5 in. — P. 
 
 60. L'Enfileuse de Perles. The Interior of a room : a 
 beautiful young lady, dressed in a red corset, embroidered 
 in silver, a large frill and a pearl necklace ; she is sitting at 
 a table, covered with a Turkey carpet, stringing pearls from 
 a japan box ; and a young woman is seen in the back- 
 ground, bringing in a silver salver and ewer. Signed, and 
 dated 1658. 
 
 Collection of Van Leyden . . 1804. . 12,001/6'. 480/. 
 
 Again in a sale at Mr. Christie's, 1807. (bought in) 390 gs. 
 
 Collection of Sereville .... 1811. . 14,000 fs. 560/. 
 
 La Fontain's sale, at Mr. Christie's, 1811. (bought in) 280 gs. 
 
 This is one of the most beautiful examples of the master : it was 
 bought by the Marquis of Hertford, who afterwards exchanged it 
 for another with M. La Fontain ; from whom it passed into the 
 collection of Prince Talleyrand, on the sale of whose collection, in 
 1817, it was bought by the Chevalier Bonnemaison ; and by him 
 sold, with a small P. Potter, to Mr. Valdou, for 22,000 fs., in 
 whose collection it now is. 
 
 Collection of Greffier Fagel 
 
 1801 
 
 32 
 
 8J in. by 6£ in. — P. 
 
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 FRANCIS MIERIS. 
 
 61. A portrait of a beautiful woman, with her neck and 
 breast uncovered, dressed in white satin, with slashed sleeves ; 
 she is holding up her robe with one hand, and with the other 
 taking a peach from a basket, which is presented to her by a 
 page. Dated 1665. 
 
 Collection of Van Leyden . . 1804. . 9930 fs. 397/. 
 10 in. by 8 in. — P. 
 
 62. Boys at a window, amusing themselves with a cat, that 
 is endeavouring to get at a bird in a cage, which hangs at 
 the side. 
 
 This beautiful picture is noticed by Descamps, and was then in 
 the collection of Van Slingelandt, 1751. 
 
 Collection of Sir George Yonge, Bart. 1806. . . . 325 gs. 
 Now in the possession of Robert Biscoe, Esq. 
 
 63. A portrait of Grefher Fagel. Mentioned by Descamps, 
 in La Vie des Peintres, Vol. III. 
 
 Collection of Sereville .... 1811. . 2010/*. 80/. 
 
 LePerrier . . . 1817. . 1600/s. 64/. 
 
 8 in. by 6 in. — Cop. 
 
 64. The Water Doctor. Most exquisitely finished. 
 
 Mr. Hill's sale 1811. . . . 100 p*. 
 
 65. A Lady in a swoon. In the Interior of a room are 
 five figures, the principal of whom is a lady, who has fallen 
 on the floor in a fainting fit, and is supported by an elderly 
 female, at whose left side stands a doctor, examining a urinal, 
 and on her right is a young woman ; another young female is 
 at the further end of the room, near the chimney, weeping ; 
 a chair, a silver candlestick, and a china vase, complete 
 the subject. One of the chief attractions of this picture is 
 
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 FRANCIS MIERIS. 79 
 
 the exquisite finish of the lady's dress, which consists of a 
 fawn-coloured satin petticoat, and a loose crimson velvet 
 jacket bordered with ermine. 
 
 Formerly in the possession of Mr. Gillows, who is said to have 
 refused 1000/. for it. 
 
 Sold in Mr. Zachary's collection, at Mr. Phillips's, 1826, 331 gs. 
 
 A picture of a similar subject, but with the additional feature of 
 a letter sealed with black wax, has already been described. 
 
 A third picture of this subject, painted for the Elector Palatine, 
 and now in the Munich Gallery, is noticed in Descamps, Vol. III. 
 p. 20. (Engraved.) The same writer also mentions a second 
 (p. 16), which was painted for the artist's friend and patron, M. 
 Cornelius Plaats, and for the painting of which he was paid a 
 ducat per hour, amounting in the whole to 1500 florins. 
 
 The Grand Duke of Florence, who was then in Holland, offered 
 3000 flo. for it. This is most probably the one described above, 
 and now in the possession of Mr. Artis. 
 
 17J in. by 12J in. — P. (arched top.) 
 
 66. A Cave, in which a bald-headed old man is seated, 
 with a book lying open before him on a sort of bank, on 
 which are also a skull, a lantern, and an hour-glass. 
 
 Now in the collection of the Duchess de Berri. 
 
 67. The Interior of ,a large room, with a young female 
 seated, and an elderly female bending over her ; they are 
 both very richly habited. In the back of the room is a 
 group of three persons, and a fourth is seen entering a door : 
 a rich Turkey carpet lies in front. 
 
 Now in the collection of the Duchess de Berri. 
 
 16 in by 12 in. — P. (about.) 
 
 68. A young female holding up an infant, which a boy, 
 who stands on the further side of her, is kissing. A table 
 
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 FRANCIS MIERIS. 
 
 is in front, on which is a cake. Engraved in the Musee 
 Francois. 
 
 Taken from the Louvre in 1815, and restored to Turin. 
 5 1 in. by 4 J in. — P. (arched top.) 
 
 69. A gentleman habited in the Spanish costume, playing 
 the hurdy-gurdy. Engraved in the Musee. 
 
 This picture was taken from the Louvre in 1815, and restored 
 to the claimants. 
 
 5-f in. by 4§ in. — P. (arched top.) 
 
 70. The Interior of a saloon, with two ladies taking tea 
 together ; they are both richly dressed in satin, &c. 
 
 Valued by the Experts du Musee, 1816. . 2500 fs. 100/. 
 Now in the Louvre. 
 
 71. The Interior of a room, with a woman suckling her 
 child. 
 
 Valued 1816. . 4000 fs. 1607. 
 
 Now in the Louvre. 
 
 72. The portrait of Horatius Schuy], Professor of Botany, 
 at Leyden. This exquisitely-painted picture is dated 1666. 
 
 Now in the Hague Gallery. 
 
 73. The Tinker. This travelling artisan is represented in 
 front of a cottage, busy in examining an old pot, the owner of 
 which appears to be waiting for his opinion upon it ; behind 
 him is a boy seated ; and further are two other boys, preparing 
 a trap for birds : a cask and a variety of utensils are in front 
 
 Now in the Dresden Gallery. 
 
 23 in. by 20 in. — P. 
 
FRANCIS MIERIS. 
 
 81 
 
 74. A young lady, with a little dog in her lap, seated before 
 a looking-glass, cleaning her teeth. 
 
 Now in the Dresden Gallery. 
 
 12 in. by 9^ in. — P. 
 
 75. An old Woman, seated at a table, occupied in planting 
 a pink in a flower-pot. Painted with unusual power and effect. 
 
 Now in the Dresden Gallery. 
 
 12J in. by 9 in. — P. 
 
 76. A cavalier, seated at a table, smoking his pipe : a wine- 
 glass and other objects are on the table, and a sword hangs on 
 the back of his chair. 
 
 Now in the Dresden Gallery. 
 
 77. The portrait of a young lady. 
 
 Collection of Leendort de Neufville 1765. . 425 fio. 38/. 
 44 in. by 3| in. — Cop. 
 
 78. A portrait of the artist himself, habited in a black velvet 
 mantle, and a poppy-colour velvet cap, with a feather in it. 
 
 Collection of Sieur Victor . . . 1822. . 735 fs. 30/. 
 Now in the collection of Lord F. Leveson Gower. 
 There is a duplicate of this picture in the Munich Gallery. 
 4 in. by 3 in. — P. 
 
 79. A traveller seated upon a bank, with his hat off, and a 
 knapsack lying by his side. This is said to be a portrait of 
 the artist when young ; and is an admirable production of the 
 master. 
 
 Now in the collection of William Wells, Esq. of Eedleaf. 
 Exhibited in the British Gallery, 1819. 
 
 9 in. by 7 in. — P. 
 VOL. i. G 
 
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 FRANCIS MIERIS. 
 
 80. A portrait of a lady. 
 
 Collection of Lord de Dunstanville. 
 Exhibited in the British Gallery, 1815. 
 
 81. An old woman reading. 
 
 Collection of William Smith, Esq. 
 Exhibited in the British Gallery, 1818. 
 
 82. An Interior, with a soldier drinking. 
 
 Now in the collection of the Duke of Wellington. 
 Exhibited in the British Gallery, 1819. 
 
 83. A young lady, in a yellow jacket and a dark blue skirt, 
 seated at a table with a music-paper in her hand, which she 
 appears to be looking at with great attention. At her side is 
 her master with a violin, and on the table stands a white jug 
 and a glass. This picture is unusually rich, and brilliant in 
 colour. 
 
 Collection of Smeth Van Alpen . 1810. . 1320 flo. 1187. 
 iSTow in the collection of Mad. Six Van Winter, Amsterdam, 1826. 
 12 in. by 10 in. — P. 
 
 84. The Interior of a room, with a large deal table on the 
 right, upon which lie a bundle of old clothes, a book, a pistol, 
 a wine-glass, and a tobacco-box : two figures are faintly seen 
 in the back-ground. This picture is painted with surprising 
 truth and exquisite finish. 
 
 Now in the Munich Gallery. 
 
 10J in. by 6| in. — P. {arched top.) 
 
 85. An Interior, with two men seated at a table, one of 
 whom is in the act of drinking out of a stoop ; on the farther 
 
FRANCIS MIERIS. 
 
 83 
 
 side of the table stands a woman, who appears to be serving 
 them ; and in front are a cask, and a pan with mussels in it. 
 
 Now in the Munich Gallery. 
 
 14 in. by 11 in. — P. 
 
 86. Two beautiful children at a window, dressed in the 
 habits of a drummer and a fifer ; the former of whom is in 
 front, decked with a red velvet cap and feathers, and wearing a 
 yellow satin dress. This is a picture of exquisite beauty. 
 
 Now in the Munich Gallery, worth 300 gs. 
 
 6£ in. by 5J in. — P. 
 
 87. A soldier, with a pipe in his hand, seated at a table' 
 upon which he leans his right arm ; he has a furred cap on 
 his head, and is armed with a cuirass. Done in lithography. 
 
 Now in the Munich Gallery. 
 
 7J in. by 6 in. — P. 
 
 88. A portrait of a gentleman, dressed in rich slashed satin, 
 and wearing a hat and feathers : he holds a goblet in his hand, 
 and is standing against the side of a table, on which he rests 
 his left elbow. This is dated 1668. Done in lithography. 
 
 Now in the Munich Gallery. 
 
 6 \ in. by 5 in. — P. 
 
 89. An Interior, with four figures, the most distinguished of 
 whom is a lady, who has sunk on the floor in a fainting fit, 
 &c. &c. This picture is a duplicate of one already described. 
 They are both equally excellent. See page 78. 
 
 Now in the Munich Gallery. 
 
 16 1 in. by llf in. — P. (arched top.) 
 
 90. An Interior, with a young lady seated, playing on a 
 
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 FRANCIS MIERIS. 
 
 guitar ; her right elbow rests upon a table, upon which lies a 
 music-book. 
 
 Now in the Munich Gallery. 
 
 8 in. by 6 J in. — P. 
 
 91. An Interior, in which is a lady elegantly attired, and 
 adorned with a plume of feathers in her hair, standing with 
 her back to the spectator, viewing herself in a glass, which 
 hangs against a pillar ; a little spaniel is lying at her feet, 
 and in front are a pair of green velvet slippers, and an antique 
 arm-chair. An admirable performance. 
 
 Now in the Munich Gallery, worth 400 gs. 
 
 13 in. by 11 in. — P. 
 
 92. An Interior with three figures, which occupy the right 
 of the picture ; the nearest is a gentleman seated, fast asleep, 
 with his hat and feathers in his right hand dangling on the 
 ground : at his side sits a sharper, who appears to have robbed 
 him, as he holds some money in one hand, while the fingers of 
 the other are placed on his lips, by way of sign to a young 
 woman, who stands behind the gentleman's chair : a table with 
 various objects on it, and a saddle on the ground, fill up the 
 other side of the composition. This picture is of the highest 
 excellence. 
 
 Now in the Munich Gallery, worth 450 gs. 
 
 16 in. by 12 in. — P. 
 
 93. A cavalier with a pipe in his hand ; he is armed with a 
 cuirass, and has on a cap decked with feathers, and a red sash 
 round his waist. 
 
 Now in the Munich Gallery. 
 
 5 J in. by 4 in. — P. 
 
FRANCIS MIERIS. 85 
 
 94. The Interior of a room, with a lady, elegantly dressed 
 in white satin, standing before a looking-glass, which is in a 
 richly-carved frame, suspended against the wall ; her maid is 
 on the farther side of her, attaching her waistband ; on the 
 opposite side of the room stands her toilet table, with the 
 usual objects upon it. 
 
 Now in the collection of M. Goll, Amsterdam. 
 
 28 in. by 23 in.— C. (about). 
 
 95. A girl, in a scarlet bodice, at an archecl-top window, 
 with a pewter jug in her hand. 
 
 Now in the collection of M. Goll, Amsterdam. 
 
 9 in. by 7 in. — P. (about.) 
 
 96. A lady, dressed in white satin, attended by a page 
 carrying a basket of fruit. 
 
 Now in the collection of M. Van Loone, Amsterdam. 
 
 11 in. by 9 in. — P. (about.) 
 
 97. An old woman, at an arched-top window, throwing 
 water from a pot. Engraved by H. Bary; entitled Gave VEau. 
 
 98. A young female asleep by the side of a table, behind 
 whom is a youth laughing. Engraved by H. Bary. 
 
 99. A young gentleman with a fur cap on, and habited in a 
 purple dress, standing at an arched window, playing a violin ; 
 a carpet lies across the sill, and in front is placed an ornamented 
 garden-pot, with a plant of beautiful blue flowers in it. This 
 is an exquisitely painted picture. 
 
 Now in the collection of George Morant, Esq. 
 
 10 in. by 7 in. — P. 
 
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 FRANCIS MIERIS. 
 
 100. The Letter detected. A young lady, dressed in a 
 crimson corset, standing at the side of a table, weeping ; the 
 cause of which is explained by an old woman (who is behind 
 her) having discovered a letter, for which she is upbraiding 
 her : a tortoise-shell box is on the table. 
 
 Now in the collection of the Marquis of Bute. 
 
 5| in. by in. — P. 
 
(87) 
 
 SCHOLARS AND IMITATORS 
 
 OF 
 
 FRANCIS MIERIS. 
 
 William Mieris, surnamed the younger, was born at 
 Ley den, in 1662 : he received his instructions in painting from 
 his father, whose works he at first copied and ever afterwards 
 imitated ; but his best productions (although finished with 
 infinite care) are greatly inferior to those of his father. 
 
 He died in 1747. 
 
 Francis Van Mieris. He was a grandson of the elder 
 Mieris, and learnt the art of painting under his father ; but, 
 unhappily, nature had neither endowed him with taste or 
 talents requisite for an artist, and his pictures are merely the 
 efforts of manual labour. 
 
 Karel de Moor was born at Ley den, in 1656. He was 
 at first a pupil of Gerard Dow, and afterwards of Vanden 
 Temple ; and, lastly, of Francis Mieris : in the school of the 
 latter he distinguished himself by his superior talents, and, 
 ultimately, formed a style of his own. He possessed a ready 
 invention, with correct drawing and good colour. 
 
 He died in 1738. 
 
WILLIAM VAN MIERIS 
 
 "Was born at Ley den, in 1662. He was the son and 
 scholar of the distinguished painter, Francis Van Mieris, 
 under whose careful tuition his early productions gave 
 his father satisfactory promise of future success ; but, 
 unfortunately, these hopes were blighted by the death 
 of his parent, and he was left to depend upon his own 
 resources, at the early age of nineteen. A knowledge 
 of the mechanical department of his art, was all he had 
 acquired from his father ; but furnished with this, and 
 influenced by an ardent affection for his profession, his 
 incessant application and study, ultimately, overcame 
 every difficulty, and acquired him a reputation which 
 commanded him a constant employment. The first 
 ambition of Mieris was, to imitate successfully the 
 works of his father ; to attain this, he copied a great 
 number of his pictures, and afterwards composed others 
 in a similar style ; but in this pursuit it does not appear 
 that he continued long, and it is probable that his riper 
 judgment showed him the futility of competing with 
 his father : his good taste, therefore, led him to invent 
 subjects in which he could indulge his disposition for 
 elaborate finishing ; these were his fruit, fish, and vege- 
 table stalls, or shops ; he also painted a few landscapes, 
 
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 WILLIAM VAN MIERIS. 
 
 in which he introduced subjects from the heathen 
 mythology : these latter pictures, being novel in their 
 kind, found many admirers. 
 
 As an artist, he was in every respect greatly inferior 
 to his father, and the chief excellence of his pictures 
 consists exclusively in the elaborate finishing bestowed 
 upon them ; so that when viewed in the detail they 
 surprise into fleeting admiration, and even this transi- 
 tory pleasure must be confined to the accessories, as his 
 figures present unchangeably the same faces, destitute 
 of expression, and but feebly drawn. These defects are 
 not compensated, either by colour or effect ; still this 
 master's pictures have always found ready buyers, at 
 good prices, and are therefore marketable commodities. 
 
 Mieris lived in comfortable affluence, highly respected 
 for his talents and private virtues, and died at the 
 venerable age of 85, in 1747. 
 
 A DESCRIPTION OF HIS PRINCIPAL PICTURES. 
 
 1. An Interior, with several figures ; among whom are a 
 woman winding flax, another making pancakes, and a child 
 in a cradle. 
 
 Collection of M. Bout .... 1733. . 670 flo. 60/. 
 A picture corresponding with the above was sold in the collection 
 of Lord Crewe 1811 WOgs. 
 
 2. A man and woman at a window selling fish, and a 
 variety of other articles. 
 
 Collection of M. Wassenaar Obdam, Hague, 1750. 500 flo. 45/. 
 19 in. by 16 in. — P. 
 
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 3. The Companion. A fruit shop, with two figures. 
 
 Collection of M. Wassenaar Obdam 1733. . 546 flo. 49/. 
 19 in. by 16 in. — P. 
 
 4. A fat rosy man, with a rummer of liquor in his hand. 
 
 Collection of M. Hoffman, Haerlem, 1827. 
 
 7 J in. by 6 in. — P. (about.) 
 
 5. Bathsheba attended by her maidens, seated at a fountain. 
 Signed, and dated 1708. 
 
 Collection of M. Cauwerwen . . 1765. . 400 flo. 36/. 
 A picture corresponding with the above, was sold in the collec- 
 tion of H. Hope, Esq 1811 1 bOgs. 
 
 This is probably the one now in the collection of T. Hope, Esq. 
 141 i n , by 12 J in.— P. 
 
 6. A lady at a window ; she is represented leaning on a 
 velvet cushion, with a peach in one hand and a bunch of 
 grapes in the other, which she appears to have taken from a 
 basket of fruit, which a youth is holding before her. 
 
 Collection of M. Cauwerwen . . 1765. . 400 flo. 36/. 
 This is probably the picture now in the collection of T. Hope, Esq. 
 11 in. by 9 J in. — P. 
 
 7. Timon of Athens, in love with the Nymphs of Diana. 
 
 Collection of Count Dubarri . . 1774. . 761 fs. 30/. 
 P. deConti . . . 1777. . 1031 fs. 41/. 
 
 24 in. by 20 in. — P. 
 
 8. A trumpeter and a standard-bearer (both richly dressed), 
 at a window, under which is a bas-relief. 
 
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 WILLIAM VAN MIERIS. 
 
 Collection of Paillet 1777. . 1405 fs. 56/. 
 
 In the sale of Helsleuter . . . 1801. . 1401 fs. 56/. 
 
 Collection of M. Sereville . . . 1811. . 1500 /s. 60/. 
 
 M. Schimmelpenninck Amst. 1819. 849/o. 76/. 
 
 Formerly in the cabinets of Nyman and Conde. 
 
 10 in. by 8 in. — P. 
 
 9. An officer, dressed in the costume of the old city guard 
 of Amsterdam, sitting in a room, with a glass of wine in one 
 hand, and the other hand placed on his breast. 
 
 Collection of Braamcamp . . . 1771. . 510 flo. 46/. 
 
 Praslin (engraved) . 1793. . 751 fs. 301. 
 
 Kobit 1810. . 1005 fs. 40/. 
 
 Le Perrier .... 1817. . 2501 fs. 100/. 
 
 15 in. by 12 in., or 10 in. by 8 J in. — P. 
 
 10. Two pictures. One representing a man with a bonnet 
 on his head, and a roll of drawings in his hand. 
 
 5 1 in. by 4 in. — P. (oval.) 
 
 11. The Companion. A sailor, with his hat turned up, 
 and a glass in his hand (seen half way). 
 
 Collection of P. de Conti . . . 1777. . . 400/8. 16/. 
 
 12. A sailor, with baskets of fish on his arms, and two 
 little boys, buying prawns of him. (Engraved, No. 112, 
 Choiseul Gallery.) 
 
 Collection of P. de Conti . . . 1777. . 1800/s. 72/. 
 10 in. by 8 in. — P. 
 
 13. A woman, with an orange in her hand. 
 
 Collection of P. de Conti, 1777, 426 fs. (bought by Destouches) 17/. 
 4| in. by 3 J in. — P. 
 
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 14. The Interior of a bed-chamber, in which is a sick lady 
 sitting in a fauteuil, with her head reclining on a pillow, and a 
 doctor standing by her side ; her mother is also near her with 
 a handkerchief in her hand : a table, covered with a Turkey 
 carpet (on which are a glass and a brush), and other acces- 
 sories, fill up the composition. Dated 1709. 
 
 Collection of M. de Gaignat . . 1768. . 2760 fs. 105?. 
 
 K. de Boisset . . . 1777. . 6000 fs. 240Z. 
 
 Poulain (engraved, No. 57) 1780. 6811 fs. 2721. 
 
 Destouches . . . 1794. 
 
 Tolozan . . . . 1801. . 5000 fs. 2001. 
 
 DePreuil .... 1811. . 6000 fs. 240Z. 
 
 The above picture lias been ascribed to the pencil of Francis Van 
 Mieris, and sold as such in several collections ; but the date proves 
 the contrary of this opinion. 
 
 17 in. by 14 in., or 16 J in. by 14 in. — P. 
 
 15. The rape of the Sabines. 
 
 Collection of K. de Boisset . . 1777. . 2400 fs. 961. 
 
 M. le Boeuf . . . 1782. . 1000 f s . 40/. 
 
 14 in. by 19 in. — P. 
 
 16. A youth admiring the beauty of a shepherdess, who is 
 sleeping under an oak. Engraved in the Le Brun Gallery. 
 
 Collection of M. le Gros . . . 1778. . 680 fs. 271. 
 
 Destouches . . 1794. 
 
 8 in. by 6J in., or 9 in. by 7 in. — P. 
 
 17. A man sleeping in a chair, by the side of a table, on 
 which are a herring, some bread, a can, a knife, and a dried 
 flat-fish ; a woman, with a purse of money in her hand, stands 
 laughing behind him ; and beyond her are two men, drinking. 
 Dated 1690. 
 
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 WILLIAM VAN MIERIS. 
 
 Collection of M. Pompe Van Meerdervoort 
 
 Leyden, 1780. . 520 flo. 47/. 
 9J in. by 8 in. — P. 
 
 18. Susannah at the Bath, surprised by the Elders. 
 
 Collection of Due de la Yaliere. . 1781. . 600 fs. 24/. 
 
 M. le Boeuf .... 1782. . 722 fs. 29/. 
 
 131 i nm b y ii in.—V. 
 
 19. A Pair. One represents a young lady, dressed in a peach- 
 coloured jacket and petticoat, with her hair and neck decked 
 with jewels ; she is sitting at a table covered with a green 
 velvet cloth, reading a paper to a gentleman who is on the 
 other side of the table, listening to her ; and a boy is entering 
 the room, with a guitar and a music-book in his hand. 
 
 9j in. by 6| in. — P. 
 
 20. The Companion. A gentleman, habited in the Spanish 
 costume, with a black velvet belt round his waist, he is seated, 
 with a green wine-glass in his hand ; his red velvet cap and 
 feathers are lying on the top of a wine cask. 
 
 Collection of M. J. Tak . Leyden, 1781. . 555 flo. 50/. 
 
 21. A subject taken from Bocaccio, representing three naked 
 females asleep, and a clown, leaning upon a stick, gazing at 
 them with wonder. Dated 1698. 
 
 Collection of M. Cauwerwen . . 1765, . 180 flo. 16/. 
 
 P. V. Tak . Leyden, 1781. . 505 flo. 45/. 
 
 101 i n . by 13 in. — P. 
 
 22. A musician sitting by the side of a table, covered with a 
 green carpet, upon which he rests his right arm ; a violin lies 
 
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 near him, the bow of which is in his hand ; and a woman 
 stands by his side, with a glass in one hand and a can in the 
 other. Engraved by Warren. 
 
 Collection of P. Loequet, Amsterdam, 1781. . llttflo. 105/. 
 Now in the Stafford Gallery. 
 
 13 in. by 11 in. — P. 
 
 23. The Interior of a handsome room, with a composition 
 of several figures, amongst whom are two ladies ; one of them, 
 dressed in white satin, holds a guitar, which rests upon the 
 ground, near some music-paper ; the other lady is habited in 
 yellow silk, playing with a dog ; a gentleman, in his morning 
 gown, is standing behind the last-mentioned lady ; and near 
 the group is a table, with a tea-service on it ; a female servant 
 is quitting the room ; and another is entering it with refresh- 
 ments ; and a rich carpet, part of which is thrown over a chair, 
 lies on the foreground. 
 
 Collection of Yan Slingelandt Dort, 1785. . 550 /o. 49/. 
 15 in by 19 in. — P. 
 
 24. A man, with a bottle and a glass, at a window; a hurdy- 
 gurdy lies on the sill. 
 
 This was sold with a picture by Slingelandt. 
 Collection of Beaujon . 1787. . (the pair) 1605 fs. 64/. 
 5 in. by 6 in. — P. 
 
 25. The Death of Cleopatra. The heroine is represented 
 reclining upon a Turkey carpet, and expiring in the arms of 
 her women. 
 
 Collection of Calonne .... 1788. . 600 fs. 24/. 
 13J in. by 17 in. — P. 
 
 26. A Doctor visiting a Patient. A composition of three 
 
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 WILLIAxM VAN MIERIS. 
 
 figures in a bed-room ; the principal of whom is a lady, sitting 
 in an arm-chair, with her head reclining on a pillow, and 
 apparently very seriously indisposed ; the source of her 
 malady is indicated by the position of her hand, which is 
 placed on her heart ; the doctor stands considering her case 
 with great gravity, and feeling her pulse, whilst an elderly 
 woman is deeply affected, and in tears. 
 
 Collection of M. Destouches, 1794. 
 
 Paignot Dijonval, 1821, and bought with the entire 
 
 collection by Mr. Emmerson. 
 
 A picture, strongly resembling this, has already been described ; 
 but, if we consider the disparity between the two pictures in size, 
 they cannot be the same, unless there has been a gross error in the 
 admeasurement of one of them ; most probably this is a repetition 
 of the same subject. 
 
 13J in. by 11 in. — P. 
 
 27. Meleager presenting the boar's head to Atalanta. The 
 figures are relieved by a landscape background. 
 
 Collection of M. Destouches, 1794. 
 
 6 in. by 7 J in. — P. 
 
 28. Diana, with a quiver lying at her side, seated upon 
 blue drapery. 
 
 Collection of M. Destouches, 1794. 
 
 6 J in. by 5 in. — P. 
 
 29. A Hermit, at prayers. 
 
 Collection of Calonne .... 1795 46/. 
 
 30. A View of the Interior of a Kitchen. A maid servant 
 is standing beating up eggs by the side of a covered table, 
 on which are various culinary utensils ; another servant is 
 approaching her with a basket of apples ; and a dead cock, a 
 
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 dish with meat on it, and other objects, are in the fore-ground. 
 Dated 1735. 
 
 Collection of Danser Nyman Amst. 1797. . 505 flo. 45/. 
 21 in. by 18 in. — P. 
 
 31. A portrait of a gentleman ; he is represented examining- 
 a phial, which he holds in his hands. 
 
 Collection of Robit .... . " 1801. . 840 fs. 34/. 
 7 in. by 6 in. — P. 
 
 32. The Emblem of Peace, under the similitude of a beau- 
 tiful female, crowned with laurel, and dressed in white satin, 
 and a blue scarf; she has a caduceus in her right hand, and a 
 cornucopia in her left ; an old man on his knees, two women, 
 and two children, complete the picture. 
 
 Collection of Tronchien .... 1801. . 1600 fs. 64/. 
 17£ in. by 22| in. — P. 
 
 33. An Interior, with a party partaking of refreshments, 
 consisting of oysters, &c". &c. 
 
 Collection of Greffier Fagel . . 1801 137 gs, 
 
 34. The Interior of a kitchen. A young woman is putting 
 down to the fire a leg of mutton, which she has just spitted ; 
 another woman is seated, scraping carrots upon a board on her 
 knees ; and near her, on the ground, are some artichokes and 
 red cabbages, with other vegetables, and a pail half-full of 
 water ; a man is behind her, sharpening some knives ; a cat,, 
 creeping towards a dish of fish, and a great variety of provisions 
 and other objects, are distributed about the room. 
 
 Collection of Holderness .... 1802.. . . SI gs.. 
 
 R. Heathcote, Esq. . . 1807. . . . 195 gs. 
 
 Lord Crewe 1810. . . . 170 gs. 
 
 Again in the sale of A. De la Haute, Esq. 1821. . . . 285 gs. 
 Collection of M. Lapeyriere .... 1825. 6000 fs. 240Z. 
 19J in. by 16 in. — P. 
 
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 WILLIAM VAN MIERIS. 
 
 35. An itinerant showman, exhibiting his raree-show to a 
 Dutch family, who are grouped around his cabinet. 
 
 Every part of this picture is exquisitely finished : it was painted 
 for the Holderness family, and was sold in that collection, in 1802, 
 for 200 gs. 
 
 Again, in the sale of J. F. Tuffin, Esq. 1818 350 gs. 
 
 Exhibited in the British Gallery, 1815. 
 
 23 in. by 19± in. — P. 
 
 36. An Interior, with a group of four figures, the principal 
 of whom is a woman suckling a child. 
 
 Collection of Holderness 1802. ... 95 gs. 
 
 37. A Fruit Shop, with an old Dutch woman selling 
 chestnuts to a boy. 
 
 Collection of Holderness 1802. . . . 145 
 
 38. A female seated with a reel in her hand, and a child 
 in a cradle by her side ; a table stands on the left, on which 
 are bread and cheese, &c. &c. Painted with extraordinary 
 delicacy and finish. 
 
 Collection of Holderness .... 1802. ... 195 gs. 
 A picture, corresponding in description- with the above, was sold 
 in the collection of Henry Pope, Esq. . 1816. . . . 130 gs. 
 Now in the collection of Lady Mildmay. 
 
 39. The Poulterer's Shop. 
 
 Collection of Holderness 1802. . . 145 gs. 
 
 40. Lot and his daughters, in a cavern. The burning of 
 Sodom is seen in the distance. 
 
 Collection of Van Layden . . . . 1804. . 720 fa. 29/. 
 14 in. by 12 in. — P. 
 
WILLIAM VAN MIERIS. 99 
 
 41. A woman weighing chesnuts for a boy, who stands near 
 her ; the shop contains various objects for sale, among which 
 are herrings and onions. A candlelight piece. 
 
 Collection of Geldermeester . . . 1800. . 110 flo. 10/. 
 10 in. by 8 in. — P. 
 
 42. The Pancake Woman. 
 
 Collection of Lord Crewe . . . 1810. . . . 160 gs. 
 
 43. David and Bathsheba. 
 
 Collection of Henry Hope, Esq. . 1811. . . . 160 gs. 
 
 44. A conversational subject. 
 
 Collection of Sir Simon Clarke, Bart., and G. Hibbert, Esq. 
 
 1802. . . . 180 $». 
 
 45. An arched window, at which is a young woman, whose 
 attention is directed to a man near her, with a basket of 
 fish in his hands, and another basket at his back ; on the sill of 
 the window are two cabbages, two ducks, a basket of small 
 birds, and a dish of crimped fish ; and at the side hang two 
 rabbits and a pheasant ; the under part of the window is 
 adorned with a frieze, in bas-relief, of nymphs, tritons, and 
 cupids ; and upon a step, beneath it, are a tortoise-shell cat and 
 a basket of apples. This is, unquestionably, one of the choicest 
 examples of this master's works. Engraved by Burnet. 
 
 Collection of Sir Simon Clarke, Bart., and G. Hibbert, Esq. 
 
 1802. . . . 354 0*. 
 John Dent, Esq. . . 1827. (Smith) . 370 gs. 
 
 Exhibited in the British Gallery, 1815 & 1824. 
 
 Kow in the collection of the Bight Honourable Robert Peel. 
 19J fa -f 3 y 13 ^._p. 
 
100 
 
 WILLIAM VAN MIERIS. 
 
 46. A Trumpeter, wearing a cuirass, seated, and leaning 
 upon a cask, which serves for a table, on which are dried fish ; 
 he holds in one hand a trumpet, and in the other a can of 
 beer ; by his side is a dog. 
 
 Collection of Smeth Van Alpen . 1810. . 700 flo. 63 gs. 
 11 in. by 91 in. — P. 
 
 47. A man seated, with a glass of liquor in his hand, near 
 a table, which is in part covered with a Turkey carpet ; on it 
 are a pot of embers, a pipe, and a bottle. 
 
 Collection of Smeth Van Alpen . 1810. . 620 flo.. 55/. 
 11 in. by 9 J in. — P. 
 
 48. A man seated, leaning upon a tub, with a knife in his 
 left hand and an oyster in the other ; some more oysters are 
 upon a table near him. 
 
 Collection of Vander Pots . . . 1808. . 500 flo. 45/. 
 8 in. by 7 in. — P. 
 
 49. The Judgment of Solomon. A composition, consisting 
 of nineteen figures. Signed, and dated 1709. 
 
 Collection of Sabatier .... 1809. . 2500 fs. 100Z. 
 
 Fonthill .... 1823 245/. 
 
 Now in the collection of W. D. Acraman, Esq. Bristol. 
 25 in. by 20 in. — P. 
 
 50. Tarquin and Lucretia. 
 
 Collection of M. Clos 1812. . 1045 fs. 42/. 
 
 Lord Crewe . . . 1810 98 gs. 
 
 16 in. by 14 in. — P. 
 
 51. A Drummer, richly dressed, standing at a window, with 
 
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 one hand upon a drum, and holding the stick in the other ; 
 near him are a pretty girl, and a young man bearing a flag : 
 the under part of the window is enriched with a bas-relief. 
 
 Collection of Muilman . . . 1813. . 480 flo. 42/. 
 Now in the collection of the Duchess de Berri. 
 
 13J in by 11 in. — P. 
 
 52. The Interior of an Apothecary's Shop, seen through an 
 arched window, under which is a bas-relief : the apothecary 
 is giving a bottle to a young woman, who is paying him for it. 
 
 Collection of M. Cremer . Bott. 1816. . 1030 flo. 921. 
 15 h in. by 13 in. — P. 
 
 53. The Interior of a room, with three figures ; one of whom 
 is a lady, apparently labouring under severe indisposition. 
 
 Sale of Edward Astle, Esq. . . 1817 275 gs. 
 
 54. The Interior of a room. A cavalier and a lady are in 
 conversation at a table, covered with a carpet ; a negro with a 
 guitar and a parrot, is approaching from the back of the room. 
 
 Sale of Edward Astle, Esq. . . 1817 205Z. 
 
 55. A Landscape, with Diana and her nymphs, accompanied 
 by cupicls. 
 
 Sale at Mr. Christie's .... 1818 72 gs. 
 
 56. A Landscape, with a Bacchante and a Satyr. 
 Engraved in the Orleans Gallery. 
 
 Sale at Mr. Christie's .... 1818 48 gs. 
 
 Now in the collection of the Marquis of Hertford. 
 
 10J in. by 8 \ in. — Cop. 
 
102 
 
 WILLIAM VAN MIERIS. 
 
 57. Jupiter and Antiope. 
 
 Collection of Matthew Mitchell, Esq. 1818 S3fgs 
 
 58. A portrait of the painter himself, represented before 
 his easel, leaning on the sill of a window, which is partly 
 covered with a Turkey carpet, with a pipe in his hand and 
 a glass by his side. 
 
 Collection of Rynders . Brussels, 1821. . 710 Jfo. 64/. 
 6 J in. by 5 J in. — P. 
 
 59. A soldier, with a glass in one hand, a pipe in the other, 
 and a bottle and a paper of tobacco upon a table near him. 
 
 Collection of Kynders . Brussels, 1821. . 500 flo. 45/. 
 5 J in. by 4 in. — P. 
 
 60. A group of children ; consisting of a boy richly dressed, 
 and with a blue scarf round him, leaning upon a drum ; a girl 
 playing with a doll, and another carrying a flag. 
 
 Collection of Brentano, Amst. 1822. 545 flo. and 6 per cent. 50/. 
 12J in. by 10 in. — P. 
 
 61. The Interior of a saloon, with a lady seated at a table 
 covered with a Turkey carpet, in the act of receiving a letter 
 from an old woman ; and near her is a parrot in a cage. 
 
 Collection of Brentano . . Amst. 1822. . 424 flo. 381. 
 12J in. by 10 in. — P. 
 
 62. The Interior of a Fruiterer's Shop, with a bas-relief on 
 the under part of the window. 
 
 Collection of K. Bernal, Esq. . . 1824 107 gs. 
 
WILLIAM VAN MIERIS. 103 
 
 63. The Companion to the last. A Grocer's Shop, with 
 figures, &c. and a bas-relief under the window. 
 
 Collection of R. Bernal, Esq. . . 1824 112 gs. 
 
 64. An Interior, with a man seated at a table in front, pre- 
 paring to light his pipe at a pot of embers ; his attention is 
 attracted by the entrance of a young woman with a glass and 
 a jug of beer. A hurdy-gurdy lies upon the table near him. 
 
 Collection of Le Brun. Engraved in his gallery. 
 Now in the collection of M. Hoffman, Haerlem, 1827. 
 9 in. by 7 in. — P. (about.) 
 
 65. A man and a woman at an arched window, exhibiting 
 for sale a variety of fruit, among which are a basket of 
 herrings and some gingerbread, besides these are numerous 
 other objects consistent with their trade. 
 
 Now in His Majesty's collection. 
 Exhibited in the British Gallery, 1826. 
 
 18 in. by li in.— P. (about.) 
 
 66. The Interior of a handsome apartment, with an ele- 
 gantly-dressed lady seated near a table, on which are oysters 
 and other objects ; she is attended by a female servant, who 
 stands on her right : a beautiful Turkey carpet and various 
 accessories complete the composition. 
 
 Xow in His Majesty's collection. 
 Exhibited in the British Gallery, 1826. 
 
 20 in. by 15 in. — P. (about.) 
 
 67. A woman at an arched-top window, with poultry, and 
 a great variety of other objects, for sale. 
 
 18 in. by 13 in. — P. (about.) 
 
104 
 
 WILLIAM VAN MIERIS. 
 
 68. The Companion. A man at a window exposing goods 
 for sale. 
 
 Now in the collection of M. Six Van Winter. 
 
 69. A naked female, seated near a fountain, attended by an 
 •old woman with a casket of jewels ; at a little distance from 
 them is another female. 
 
 Now in the collection of Thomas Hope, Esq. 
 
 1 1 in. by 8 J in. — P. (about.) 
 
 70. An elegantly-dressed lady, seated in a room, to whom a 
 black page is offering a dish of fruit, which a gentleman, who 
 is behind, appears to be recommending her to take. 
 
 Now in the collection of Thomas Hope, Esq. 
 
 14 in. by 12 in. — P. {about.) 
 
 71. A man and a woman at an arched window, before which 
 are distributed a variety of vegetables and other objects for sale. 
 
 16 in. by 13 in. — P. (about). 
 
 72. The Companion is a similar subject. 
 Now in the collection of Thomas Hope, Esq. 
 
 73. A young female and a boy playing with a ball and 
 •dibbs on a table, which stands before them. 
 
 Now in the collection of Thomas Hope, Esq. 
 
 8 in. by 6 in. — P. (about.) 
 
 74. A hilly and richly- wooded landscape, with fauns, nymphs, 
 and cupids. The two principal figures appear to represent 
 Bacchus and Ariadne ; they are seated at the foot of a large 
 tree in the middle of the landscape, a silver vase stands between 
 them, on which the nymph rests one arm, and holds an empty 
 cup in her left hand ; near them is a group of five cupids, two 
 of whom conduct a goat, on which one of them is riding, sup- 
 
WILLIAM VAN MIERIS. 
 
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 ported by the remaining two ; a sixth little fellow lies sleeping 
 on the ground. On the left front is a nymph in the arms of a 
 faun, and among the trees in the back-ground are two nymphs 
 and two fauns dancing in a ring. 
 
 Collection of Sir Walter Stirling, Bart., sold by Mr. Robins, 
 
 1826, for 190<?s. 
 
 The Duke of York, 1827, (by Mr. Christie) 150/. 
 
 Now in the possession of H. Phillips, Esq. 
 
 23 in. by 31 in. — P. 
 
 75. A young woman with a basket of eggs on her arm, 
 cheapening a rabbit of a man who stands close to her, pointing 
 to a brace which hangs at the side ; his other hand is placed 
 on a basket of eggs standing on the sill of the window, at 
 which the man and woman are seen. A cage, with pigeons in 
 it, a dead hare, and two dead pigeons are also on the sill ; a 
 pheasaut and a bird-cage hang at the side, and numerous 
 accessories add to the piece. 
 
 Now in the collection of William Wells, Esq. 
 
 18 in. by 15 in. — P. 
 
 76. The Companion also represents a window, at which are 
 a woman with a dish of flounders in her hand, and a man with 
 a crimped cod-fish in one hand, the other rests upon a basket 
 of carrots, which, with several dead teal, are on the sill of the 
 window ; and numerous other objects belonging to the business 
 are distributed in every part of the shop. 
 
 Now in the choice collection of William Wells, Esq. of Redleaf. 
 18 in by 15 in. — P. 
 
 77. A group of three children at a window, the nearest of 
 whom is a boy blowing bubbles ; behind him stands a girl with 
 a bunch of grapes in her hand ; the third is a child looking at 
 a bird in a cage. 
 
 Valued by the Experts du Musee . 1816. . 4000 fs. 160/. 
 Now in the Louvre. 
 
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 WILLIAM VAN MIERIS. 
 
 78. Le Marchancl de Gibier. A man exposing a quantity 
 of game and other objects for sale. 
 
 Valued by the Experts du Musee . 1816. . 4000 fs. 160/. 
 Now in Louvre. 
 
 79. Kinaldo sleeping in the lap of Armida. The lovers are 
 attended by nymphs and cupids, sporting around them in a 
 beautiful landscape, the fore-ground of which is adorned with 
 flowers and wild plants. 
 
 This picture was painted for the Artist's patron, M. cle la Court, 
 who with much reluctance sold it to the Count Wakkerbarth, on 
 receiving a promise from the Artist to paint him another, which he 
 did, to the satisfaction of his friend. 
 
 Mierisalso painted a third, in which he introduced the portraits 
 of the gentleman and his wife, for whom it was done. — Descamps' 
 La Vie des Peintres. 
 
ADRIAN VAN OSTADE 
 
 W as born at Lubeck, 1610. He was the disciple 
 of Francis Hals, and fellow student with Brauwer, 
 whom he consoled under the cruelty of his master. 
 
 The subjects which Ostade represented were Interiors, 
 with boors drinking and smoking, or at cards; a lawyer 
 in his study, or an alchymist at his fire ; also village 
 fairs and merry-making. His superior genius led him 
 to invent a style of his own, which assiduity in the study 
 of nature carried to the highest perfection. His pro- 
 found knowledge of chiara-scuro, and of all the various 
 reflections and refractions of light, enabled him to give 
 a charm to his pictures, which no other artists works 
 possess in an equal degree ; in addition to which there 
 is a surprising warmth and glow in his colour, with the 
 most brilliant transparency and exquisite finish ; yet he 
 always preserved vigour and breadth of effect, and is 
 no less distinguished for his skill in the arrangement 
 of his colours, for producing the most perfect harmony, 
 and agreeable illusion. His subjects are well com- 
 posed, and his figures have great variety of action 
 and natural expression, and are always in perfect ac- 
 cordance with the scenes they occupy. In his Interiors, 
 Ostade often painted a window with vine branches 
 
108 
 
 ADRIAN VAN OSTADE. 
 
 before it, which he represented with such truth, that 
 they have every appearance of reality, and greatly 
 enhance the value of the pictures which they adorn. 
 
 His works, which have ever been greatly esteemed, 
 and have already fetched high prices, have lately risen 
 considerably in value and estimation. He died in 
 1685, aged 75. 
 
 A DESCRIPTION OF HIS PRINCIPAL PICTURES. 
 
 1. The Interior of a cottage, with an assemblage of ten 
 peasants smoking and drinking. Dated 1662. 
 
 Collection of M. Hasselaar Amst. 1742. . 430 flo. 38/. 
 This is probably the picture, now in the Dresden Gallery, worth 
 from 400 to 500 gs, 
 
 151 in. by 13 in. — P. 
 
 2. The Interior of a cottage, with a company of fourteen 
 figures. Dated 1676. 
 
 Collection of M. Hasselaar . . 1742. . 460 flo. 41Z. 
 18 in. by 16 in. — P. 
 
 3. An Interior, with boors drinking, &c. 
 
 Collection of M. Hasselaar . . 1742. . 490 flo. 44/. 
 12 in. by 15 in. — P. 
 
 4. The Interior of a kitchen, with a woman suckling a 
 child, and two other children near her ; a variety of house- 
 hold objects contribute to the picturesque effect of the 
 subject. Dated 1647. 
 
 Collection of M. Van Huls, Hague, 1737. , 235 flo. 21/. 
 12 in. by 14 in. — P. 
 
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 5. A number of villagers assembled before a public-house, 
 drinking, smoking, and playing at cards. Dated 1665. 
 
 Collection of Van Huls . . . 1737. . 250 flo 221. 
 18 in. by 16 in. — P. 
 
 6. A woman occupied washing mussels, &c. &c. Dated 1647. 
 
 Collection of M. Witsen . Amst. 1746. . 775 flo. 70/. 
 17 in. by 15 in. — P. 
 
 7. The Interior of a large room, with an assemblage of 
 about twenty persons ; among whom, and in the middle, 
 are a couple dancing to the music of a fiddle, played by a man 
 elevated in the corner ; near him are several persons ranged 
 round a table, one of them has risen from his seat, and is 
 standing with his back against the table, looking at the dancers ; 
 another, with a napkin in his lap, is turned half round, for the 
 same object ; two children are at this end of the table, playing 
 with a doll : every figure is occupied appropriately with the 
 hilarity of the scene. Through an open door, at the end of the 
 room, is seen the distant landscape. This is one of the most 
 capital pictures of the master for size and subject. It is 
 dated 1675, consequently painted in his latter time; and, 
 although carefully finished, is not so clear as might be wished. 
 
 Collection of M. Witsen . Amst. 1746. . 1200 flo. 108/. 
 Now in the collection of Mad. Hoffman, Hserlein, worth 500 gs. 
 20| i ?L by 26 in. — P. 
 
 8. Le Boulanger Flamand. An old fellow leaning upon 
 the half-door of a house, blowing a horn, to announce that the 
 new bread is ready ; a boy stands by his side. Engraved 
 by P. Chenu. 
 
 Collection of Chevalier La Eoque Amst. 1745. 130 fs. 51. 
 
 M. de Holy . . . dort, 1824. 741 flo. 66/. 
 Now in the collection of M. Groll, Amsterdam. 
 
 10J in. by 9 in. — P. 
 
110 
 
 ADRIAN VAN OSTADE. 
 
 9. A Pair. One representing a sailor. 
 
 10. The Companion. A peasant woman. 
 
 6 J in. by 5 in. — P. 
 Collection of Chevalier La Roque. 1745. . 100 fs. 4/. 
 
 11. The Interior of a large room, with a company of eight 
 men (apparently mechanics), three of whom are in front, 
 disposed round a chopping-block, which serves for a table ; the 
 two nearest the spectator are seated, and the third is in the act 
 of taking a chair, the remainder of the party are farther in the 
 room, playing a trictrac, at a long table, placed under a 
 window, which is divided into five casements. Engraved by 
 J. Beauvarlet, under the title of Le Cafe' Hollandois. This 
 picture is mentioned by Descamps. 
 
 Collection of Count de Vence . . 1750. .1013/$. 40/. 
 14 in. by 12 in. — P. 
 
 12. A boor, with a glass in one hand, and lifting up his hat 
 with the other, as if drinking a health. Dated 1677. Noticed 
 by Descamps. Engraved. 
 
 Collection of Count de Vence . . 1750. . 196 .A*. 8Z. 
 
 Its present value is 50/. 
 
 Now in the Stafford Gallery. 
 
 6f in. by 5 J in. — P. 
 
 13. A peasant seated at a table, upon which he leans with 
 both arms, and is occupied filling his pipe ; a large window 
 stands open at his side. Engraved by Basan, entitled 
 V Homme Content. 
 
 Collection of Count de Vence, 1750. 
 
 8 J in. by 7 in. — P. 
 
ADRIAN VAN OSTADE. 
 
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 14. A boor at a window, with a glass in his hand. 
 Engraved by Chenu, entitled Le Buveur. 
 
 Collection of Count de Vence, 1750. 
 
 8 \ in. by 7 in. — P. 
 
 15. Le Jeu de Trictrac. A gentleman seated at a little 
 table, upon which are a backgammon board and men, one of 
 which he holds in his hand ; his companion (also seated) is 
 ou the farther side of him, with a pipe in his mouth ; a third 
 figure stands beyond them, with his back to the spectator. 
 Dated 1666. The figures are seen half way. Engraved by 
 J. Beauvarlet. 
 
 Collection of Count de Vence . . 1750. . 264 fs. 11/. 
 8 in. by 6 h in. — P. 
 
 16. An Interior, with two boors and a female ; the latter of 
 whom is seated with spectacles on, examining the head of one 
 of the boors, who is reclining on her lap. Engraved by L. 
 At . 
 
 17. A boor at a window, with a jug in his hand. Dated 1667. 
 Engraved by Chenu, under the title of Le G-rivois Flamand. 
 
 Collection of Count de Vence . . 1750. . 71 fs. SI. 
 Valued by the Experts du Musee . 1816. . 600 fs. 24/. 
 Xow in the Louvre. 
 
 10 in. by 8 in. — P. 
 
 18. A School-room. The venerable master of the seminary 
 is seated at a little table, hearing a boy read his horn-book ; 
 another little fellow, with a book in his hands, stands near, 
 waiting his turn ; and two more children are behind them, look- 
 ing on : the apartment is illumined by an arched window on 
 the right, near which are two children, one of whom is seated 
 on the floor. This excellent little picture is dated 1.666. 
 
112 
 
 ADRIAN VAN OSTADE. 
 
 Collection of Count de Wassenaar, 1750. . 505 flo. 45?. 
 A picture representing the same subject was sold in the collection 
 
 of Mrs. Gordon 1808 40^.9. 
 
 The above picture is now worth . . 250 gs. 
 
 Now in the collection of J. T. Batts, Esq. Salisbury. 
 
 9 in. by 7| in. — P. 
 
 19. The Interior of a cottage. A woman with a child, and 
 three men, the latter enjoying their pipes, are near the chimney ; 
 another man, with a pipe and a pot, is sitting in the chimney 
 corner ; and in the back of the room, to the right, and near a 
 window, are a woman and two men, standing, and two others 
 sitting at a table. This excellent picture is signed, and dated 
 1661. Noticed by Descamps, in La Vie des Peintres. 
 
 Collection of Julienne .... 1767. . 7410 fs. 296/. 
 
 Boisset 1777. . 6600 fs. 264/. 
 
 13 in. by 17 in. — Cop. 
 
 20. A School. This interesting subject represents a school- 
 master seated in an arm-chair at a table, holding a ferula in a 
 threatening position to a boy, who stands crying before him ; 
 two other children are also at the table, and an infant is seated 
 on the floor near it. A group, composed of two girls and a boy, 
 is near the front, and a lad attentively learning his lesson is 
 sitting on the opposite side ; the rest of the children are at a 
 long table in the back of the room. Dated 1662. Engraved 
 by Bovenet, in the Musee Francois. 
 
 Collection of Julienne .... 1767. . 6425 fs. 257/. 
 
 Boisset 1777. . 6610/k 264/. 
 
 Sale of M. Pange 1781. . 6000 fs. 240/. 
 
 Collection of Count de Yaudreuil . 1784. . 6601 fs. 261/. 
 
 Valued by the Experts du Musee . 1816. 15,000 fs. 600/. 
 Now in the Louvre. 
 
 15 in. by 12 in. — P. 
 
 21, An out-door scene, with numerous figures smoking, 
 
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 drinking, and playing at nine-pins; a lad playing on the fiddle, 
 and a man sitting down smoking his pipe, are in front. Dated 
 1659. Mentioned by Descamps, in La Vie des Peintres. 
 
 Collection of Julienne .... 1767. . 2700 fs. 10SZ. 
 Now in the collection of the Duchess de Berri, Palais Bourbon. 
 14^ in. by 17f in. — Cop. 
 
 22. A Fish-market. In front is a man occupied at his stall' 
 on which are several sorts of fish. 
 
 Collection of Leendort de Neufville 1765. . 495 flo. 45/. 
 15 h in. by 13 in. — P. 
 
 23. A Pair. A Quack Doctor, and other figures. 
 10 in. by 8 in. — P. 
 
 24. The Companion. An Interior, with boors smoking and 
 playing, &c. 
 
 Collection of L. de Neufville . . 1765. . 405 flo. 36/. 
 
 25. The Interior of a room, with four figures ; a man, a 
 woman, and two children ; one of the latter is sitting in a 
 chair, whilst his mother feeds him with soup. Dated 1667. 
 Noticed by Descamps. 
 
 Collection of Julienne .... 1767. . 1001 fs. 40/. 
 8£ in. by 7 in. — P. 
 
 26. A company of peasants (about sixteen in number), 
 disposed under the shade of a vine trellis, before the door of a 
 house ; among them, are two children, playing with a dog, 
 and two men and two women dancing in the fore-ground. 
 Dated 1660. Engraved by Wollett, and noticed by Descamps, 
 in La Vie des Peintres. 
 
 Collection of M. de Gaignat . . 1768. 10,800 fs. 432/. 
 
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 ADRIAN VAN OSTADE. 
 
 Collection of Randon de Boisset . 1777. . 9400 fs. 376/. 
 
 M. Tolozan . . . 1801. . 7300 ft. 292/. 
 
 15f in. by 21 in. — P. 
 
 27. A Pair. One represents the Interior of a cottage, with 
 a large window at the side, near which is seated a woman, 
 feeding a child in her lap ; several other figures are in the 
 back part of the room ; and amongst a variety of culinary and 
 other objects distributed about the apartment is a plate of 
 mussel-shells placed on the floor in the front. Signed, and 
 dated 1663. 
 
 This excellent picture was sold, with the following one, in the 
 collection of M. de la Live de Jully 1769. . 4105 fs. 164/. 
 Now in the collection of the Marquis of Hertford, and worth 400/. 
 13 in. by 15 in. — P. 
 
 28. The Interior of an Alchymist's Room. The alchymist 
 is on the left, surrounded by alembics, crucibles, retorts, &c, 
 and a great variety of chemical preparations ; blowing with 
 great eagerness under a crucible, the vapour from which 
 ascends a large projecting chimney ; his pipe and spectacles 
 are upon a form near him, and a large book, with the words 
 " Et oleum et operam perclis " written in it, is lying open on 
 the floor ; a woman is sitting before a window, at the end of 
 the room, apparently looking for something in a basket (an 
 alteration has been made in this part of the picture, the 
 woman being originally represented cleaning a child). A little 
 girl, followed by a dog, seems to be looking in a cupboard for 
 something to eat; and a little boy is sitting on the ground, 
 eating a piece of bread. Dated 1661. 
 
 Collection of M. Huls . . Hague, 1737. . 600 flo. 54/. 
 
 Count Wassenaar . 1750. . 910 flo. 82/. 
 
 M. de la Live de Jully 1769. 
 
 (with a companion) 4105 fs. 164/. 
 L'Abbe Gevigny . . 1778. (withdrawn.) 
 
ADRIAN VAN OSTADE. 
 
 Collection of Piandon de Boisset . 1777. . 9400/*. ,376/. 
 
 -r— M. Toiozan . . . 1801. . 7300 )* 292/. 
 
 15f in. by 21 in. — P. 
 
 .T8IMYH0JA 3HT 
 
 A Pair. One Interior of a ci.iuge, with 
 
 a large window at the side, near which is seated a woman, 
 feeding a child in her lap ; several other figures arc in the 
 back part of the room ; and amongst a variety of culinar y and 
 other objects distributed about the apartment is a plate of 
 mussel-shells placed on the floor in the front. Signed, and 
 dated 1663. 
 
 This excellent picture was sold, with the following one, in the 
 collection of M. de la Live de Jully 1769. . 4105 fs. 164/. 
 Now in the collection of the Marquis of Hertford, and worth 400/. 
 13 in. by 15 in. — P. 
 
 28. The Interior of an Alehymiats Room. The alchymist 
 is on the left, surrounded by alembic* on U»*, retorts, &c. 
 and a great variety of chemical prepare ' ^wit*g with 
 
 great eagerness under a crucible, the vuixmr fr*>»i which 
 ascends a large projecting chimney ; his pipe h<.*o stw.n.-twdes 
 are upon a form near him, and a large book, wif& the words 
 " Et oleum et operam perdis " written in it, m lying open on 
 the floor ; a woman is sitting before a window, at the end of 
 the i oin, apparently looking for something in a basket (an 
 alteration has been made in this part of the picture, the 
 woman being originally represented < • a?th;g a child). A little 
 girl, followed by a dog, seems to be 5 «>kiag in a cupboard for 
 something to eat; and a little boy ?>■ sitting on the ground, 
 eating a piece of bread. Dated 1(161 
 
 Collection of M. Huls . . Hague, VtVI. . 600 flo. 54Z. 
 
 J±& Count Wassenaar . 910 flo. 82/. 
 
 : ~ ' — M. de la Live de J nil. 1769. 
 
 (with » companion) 4105 fs. 1 64/. 
 L'Abbe" Gevigny . . 1778. (withdrawn.) 
 
ADRIAN VAN OSTADE. 
 
 115 
 
 Collection of M. Lenglier . . . 1778. (withdrawn.) 
 De la Hante, Esq., 1821, (at Mr. Phillips's) 395 gs. 
 
 It was subsequently sold to Joseph Barchard, Esq. from whom it 
 was purchased by Mr. Emmerson, at the price of 800 gs. This 
 picture is of the most precious quality, and is unquestionably 
 one of the choicest of this artist's productions. 
 
 Exhibited in the British Gallery, 1821. 
 
 Now in the collection of the Right Honourable Robert Peel. 
 121 in. by 16J in. — P. 
 
 29. The Interior of a cottage, with a company of four men in 
 front, one of whom is standing with his hat in his hand, and 
 his back to the chimney ; whilst another, who is sitting down, 
 appears to be offering him a glass of beer ; near the latter are 
 a child, eating soup out of a basin on a chair, and a dog 
 watching it ; two persons are in the back-ground, playing at 
 tric-trac; and a third is looking on. Dated 1668. 
 
 Collection of P. de Conti . . . 1777. . 6000 fs. 240/. 
 Poulain Gallery (engraved No. 66), 1780. 
 
 5700-/*. 228/. 
 
 M. Proly .... 1786. . 6400 fs. 256/. 
 
 T. F. Tuffins, Esq. . 1818. ...... 357/. 
 
 Sold with a companion, in the Braamcamp collection, 1771, for 
 
 2560 flo. 231/. 
 
 Exhibited in the British Gallery, 1815. 
 
 Now in the collection of Sir Simon Clarke, Bart. 
 
 14 in. by 13 in. — P. 
 
 30. The Proposal. A woman leaning upon the half-door of 
 a house, on the inside, apparently in conversation with a man, 
 who stands on the outside ; their mutual expression evidently 
 implies that a subject of delicate importance is in agitation. 
 The surrounding walls of the house are overspread with a 
 vine (half figures). Signed, and dated 1667. 
 
 Collection of M. Braamcamp . . 1771. . 17 '60 flo. 158/. 
 
 P. de Conti . . . 1777. . 4801 .ft. 192/. 
 Due de Chabot . . 1787. . 4222 fs. 169/. 
 
116 
 
 ADRIAN VAN OSTADE. 
 
 Collection of Le Brim . . . 1791. . 3601/*. 144?. 
 
 Helsleuter . . . . 1802. . 7000/* 2807. 
 
 The figures are unusually large for this master, yet they are'full 
 of expression, and most beautifully coloured and finished. 
 Engraved by Fittler. 
 
 Now in the collection of the Marquis of Stafford. 
 
 161 fa by 141 ^.--P. 
 
 31. The Interior of a cottage, with six figures ; one of them 
 is arranging the draughts for tric-trac, whilst his adversary 
 (who is dressed in yellow) is about to drink out of a jug, 
 which he holds in his hand ; a man, dressed in blue, is on the 
 right, talking to a woman ; and two other persons are at the 
 end of the table. 
 
 Collection of Braamcamp . . . 1771. . 700 flo. 63/. 
 
 Calonne .... 1788. . 2020 fs. 811 
 
 In the same collection, in London 1795 1151. 
 
 131 in. by 12 in. — P. 
 
 32. A Dutch cook in front of a house, cleaning some fish : 
 various other objects enliven the picture. Signed, and dated 
 1665. Cited by Descamps, Vol. II. (From the Braamcamp 
 collection, 1771). 
 
 Collection of M. Marigny, with a companion, 1781. 
 
 Destouches .... 1794. 
 
 Wattier 1797. . 1001/* 40/. 
 
 Mr. Hill's Sale . . . 1811 59 gs. 
 
 10 in. by 8 in. — P. 
 
 33. A Guinguette, or country ale-house ; in front of which 
 are assembled ten figures, enjoying their usual amusement of 
 drinking and smoking. One of them appears to be showing 
 great attention to a pretty woman, with a pot of beer in her 
 hand. Cited by Descamps, Vol. II. 
 
 Collection of Braamcamp . . . 1771. . 2525 //o. 237/. 
 27 in. by 23J in. 
 
ADRIAN VAN OSTADE. 
 
 117 
 
 34. The Interior of a rustic cottage, or barn, with a large com- 
 pany of persons (about twenty in number) amusing themselves 
 with dancing, singing, &c. The master of the assembly is on 
 the left fore-ground, with a jug of beer in his hand, of which 
 he is giving a glass to a man, who is taking off his hat to thank 
 him for it ; a child is sitting down, with a spoon in its hand. 
 The room is illumined from a large door, which is open at the 
 side. Dated 1652. This picture is noticed by Descamps. 
 
 Collection of Cauwerwen. . . . 1765. . 1650 iio. 148/. 
 — Braamcamp . . . 1771. . 1700,//o. 153/. 
 
 Clos 1812. . 6051 fs. 212/. 
 
 In a sale of Dufresne .... 1816. . 12,000 fs. 480/. 
 
 A. De la Hante, Esq. (at Mr. Phillips's), 1821, 470 gs. 
 
 Collection of M. Lapeyriere . . 1825. . 15,320 fs. 613/. 
 A picture representing peasants dancing, &c. &c. is engraved by 
 Suyderhoef. 
 
 Now in the collection of M. Boursault, Paris. 
 
 25 in. by 23 in. — P. 
 
 35. The Connoisseur. An Interior, with a man sitting at a 
 table, covered with a carpet, on which are some books and 
 prints ; and a map of Europe is hanging against the wall. 
 
 Collection of Braamcamp . . . 1771. . 1700 t //o. 153/. 
 18 in. by 14 in. — P. 
 
 36. A Guinguette, or country ale-house, with a vine over- 
 spreading the front, before which two peasants are sitting down, 
 whilst a woman is pouring them out some beer; a long-handled 
 broom stands by her side ; a child is near her ; and a man and 
 a woman are sitting on the steps of the door. This picture 
 is known under the title of Le gros Manche a Balai. 
 
 Collection of Braamcamp . . . 1771. . 1405 t //o. 116/. 
 
 In the sale of Walsh Porter, Esq. 1810 260 gs. 
 
 A picture, corresponding in description with the above, is 
 engraved by Suyderhoef. 
 
 15 J in. by 14 in. — P. 
 
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 ADRIAN VAN OSTADE. 
 
 37. The Interior of a cottage, with five figures : one of 
 them has a glass in his hand, and appears to be addressing the 
 rest ; and another is leaning on the back of a chair, apparently 
 listening to him with great attention ; at the end of the room 
 are a man and a woman in conversation. Mentioned by 
 Descamps, in La Vie des Peintres. 
 
 Collection of Braamcamp, 1771, sold with a companion already 
 
 described for 2560 flo. 231Z. 
 
 Singly in that of Geldermeester, Amst, 1800 2700 flo. 213/. 
 14 in. by 13 in. — P. 
 
 38. A Pair. One represents a man and a woman sitting at 
 a table, the latter holding a glass in one hand and a jug in 
 the other, and an old fellow, behind a boarded partition in the 
 background, listening to what is passing. Signed, and dated 
 1661. Noticed by Descamps, in La Vie des Peintres. 
 
 10 J in. by 9 in. — P. 
 
 39. The Companion. An Interior, with a window ; two 
 peasants are sitting at a little table, with a tobacco pipe, a 
 bottle, and some cards on it ; one of them is pouring out wine, 
 the other smoking ; and another man is standing with a bottle 
 in his hand. Dated 1661. The figures are larger than usual, 
 and are seen to the knees. Noticed by Descamps, Yol. II. 
 
 Collection of Braamcamp . . . 1771. . WOO flo. 99/. 
 
 M. Solirene . . . 1812. . 3320 fs. 133/. 
 
 The pair are now in the collection of Alexander Baring, Esq. 
 
 40. A man playing on the violin, and accompanying it with 
 his voice ; two children are on the right. The figures are seen 
 half-way. Mentioned by Descamps, in La Vie des Peintres. 
 
 Collection of Braamcamp . . 1771. . \0b flo. 9/. 10s. 
 Engraved by Le Bas, from the cabinet of the Count de Boudouin. 
 A similiar subject is engraved by Snyderhoef. 
 
 101 fa. by 9 in. — P. 
 
ADRIAN VAN OSTADE. 
 
 119 
 
 41. A Pair. One is the portrait of a man : the companion, 
 that of a woman. 
 
 Collection of Braamcamp . . . 1771. . 33//o. 31. 
 4 in. — P. {square.) 
 
 42. A Fish-market. Among the busy scene which the 
 subject presents, is a woman, standing at a stall, placed under 
 a low shed, supported by pillars, occupied scraping a 
 haddock ; three other fish of the same kind, a crab, and a 
 piece of salmon, are lying on the bench ; near her, and on the 
 right of the stall, is a boy, with a basket on his arm. This 
 excellent picture is of the choicest quality. Dated 1667. 
 
 Collection of Braamcamp . . .1771. . 1705.//o. 153Z. 
 
 Smeth Van Alpen . 1810. .3010/0. 271/. 
 
 Now in the collection of M. Six Van Winter, Amsterdam. 
 13 J in. by 15J in. 
 
 43. The Interior of a room, with four peasants seated at a 
 table, playing at tric-trac ; a fifth is behind, looking on with 
 great attention ; and a woman is presenting a glass of beer 
 to one of them. Cited by Descamps, Vol. II. 
 
 Collection of Braamcamp . . . 1771. . 700 flo. 63/. 
 14 in. by I2| in. — P. 
 
 44. The Interior of a cottage, with a company of seven 
 figures ; three of whom are seated at a table ; a fourth is 
 standing, and apparently attending to what is passing ; and 
 the other three are sitting farther in the room, near a 
 chimney. Cited by Descamps, Vol. II. 
 
 Collection of Braamcamp . . . 1771. . 550,/Zo. 50/. 
 14 in. by V2\ in. 
 
 45. A Pair. One is the portrait of an old man (seen 
 half-way). 
 
 11 in. by 9 in. — P. 
 
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 ADRIAN VAN OSTADE. 
 
 46. The Companion. That of a woman at a window. 
 
 Collection of Braamcamp . . . 1771. . 340 flo. 30/. 
 Engraved by Le Bas, from the cabinet of the Count de Boudouin. 
 
 47. An Interior, with three figures : a woman, seated near 
 a large window, with a gazette in her hand, pointing out the 
 title to her husband ; and a man, standing between them, 
 is putting on his spectacles. The figures are half-length. 
 Mentioned by Descamps, in La Vie cles Peintres. Engraved 
 in the Le Brun Gallery, by Le Bas. 
 
 Collection of Braamcamp . . . 1771. . 340 flo. 30/. 
 
 Prasiin .... 1793. . 3800 /s. 152/ 
 
 M. Helsleuter . . 1802. . 4400 fs. 176/. 
 
 11 in. by 8 J in. — P. 
 
 48. A Dutch advocate or doctor of law, seated in his study, 
 with spectacles on, perusing a paper which he holds in his 
 left hand, leaning his head on his right, the elbow of which 
 rests upon a large book placed on a table covered with a 
 Turkey carpet ; his dress consists of a brown gown over a 
 black coat, and a black hat covers his head; an ink-stand and 
 a variety of papers are on the table, and a bundle of papers is 
 suspended at the side of a window which illumines the apart- 
 ment. Dated 1671. This excellent picture is finely engraved 
 by Beauvarlet, under the title of Le Bourgmestre. 
 
 Collection of Baron de Borcke, A rust 1771. . 365 flo. 32/. 
 Now in the collection of the Marquis of Bute, and worth 1 50 gs. 
 14$ in. by 12 in. — P. 
 
 49. The Interior of a large room, with a party of six figures 
 before the fire-place; amongst them is a man with a jug in his 
 hand, standing immediately in front of the fire, with his back 
 turned towards it ; an old fellow is seated before him, filling 
 his pipe, and by his side sits a child, eating some porridge out 
 
ADRIAN VAN OSTADE. 121 
 
 of a basin, which stands on a three-legged stool, whilst a dog 
 is looking wistfully at each mouthful ; five persons (some 
 sitting at a table, and the rest standing), are before a window 
 in the back of the room, about which various other objects are 
 dispersed. Dated 1661. Cited by Descamps, Vol. II. 
 
 Collection of M. Lormier . . . 1763. . 1000 flo. 90/. 
 
 Choiseul (engraved, No. 16), 1772. 8800 fs. 352Z. 
 
 Dubarri .... 1777. . 7250 fs. 290/. 
 
 . Tolozan .... 1801. . 7055 fs. 282/. 
 
 Now in the collection of the Duchess de Berri, Palais Bourbon. 
 131 fa b y 17 in.-V. 
 
 50. An Interior, with two men seated at a table ; one is 
 smoking, the other filling his pipe. Engraved by Wille, under 
 the title of Les Bons Amis, The figures are seen to the knees. 
 
 Collection of Choiseul .... 1772. . 600 fs. 24/. 
 
 Count de Merle . . 1783. . 600/*. 24/. 
 
 Again, in the sale of Mr. W . 1784. 
 
 7 in. by 6 in. — P. 
 
 51. The Interior of a cottage, illumined by a window : the 
 occupants of the room consist of a man seated in an arm-chair, 
 near the chimney; a woman is on the ground, dressing a child; 
 near her are a cradle and other accessories ; and a man is on 
 a ladder to the right. 
 
 Collection of Le Brim .... 1773. . 3120 fs. 125/. 
 
 Count de Vaudreuil . 1784. . 1201./*. 48/. 
 
 12 in. by 16 in. — P. 
 
 52. The Interior of a rustic chamber, with three men sitting- 
 round a sort of stool in front, playing at cards ; one of them 
 is in the act of dealing his opposite comrade three cards. 
 Engraved by Greenwood, from a picture in the possession of 
 W. Baillie, Esq. 
 
 Collection of Count Dubarri . . . 1774. . 501 fs. 20/. 
 LeBrun 1806. . 700 fs. 28/. 
 
122 
 
 ADRIAN VAN OSTADE. 
 
 A picture corresponding with the above is in the collection of 
 Ridley Colbourne, Esq. 
 
 Exhibited in the British Gallery, 1818. 
 
 12J in. by 10J in.— C. on P. 
 
 53. A boor seated at a table, lighting his pipe in a pot of 
 embers. Half-length figure. 
 
 Sale, at Paris 1771. . 201 fs. 8/. 
 
 Collection of Du Lac 1778. . 337 fs. 13/. 10s. 
 
 5| in. by 5 in. — P. 
 
 54. A pair. One represents a peasant, dressed in a violet- 
 coloured waistcoat and a gray mantle, with a jug in his right 
 hand and a pipe in the other ; a dog is lying at his feet, 
 gnawing a bone; and beyond him is a sailor, sitting at a table, 
 smoking ; the back-ground is terminated by houses. 
 
 5 1 in. by 4 in. — P. 
 
 55. The Companion. A peasant with his hat on, and dressed 
 in a brown waistcoat and a gray mantle ; near him is a dog ; 
 and three figures, close to a bridge, are seen in the distance. 
 
 Collection of Count Dubarri . . 1771. . 500 fs. 20L 
 L' Abbe le Blanc . . 1781. . 500 fs. 20/. 
 
 56. A strolling musician at the door of a cottage, on which a 
 boor, with a red cap on and a pipe in his hand, is leaning, and 
 two children standing by, listening. Half-length figures. 
 
 Collection of Wassenaar . Hague, 1750. . 335 flo. 30/. 
 
 Lord Radstock . . 1826 90 gs. 
 
 12J in. by 10 \ in. 
 
 57. The Interior of a large room, with an arched door at 
 the end of it; among a company (of about twenty-six persons) 
 
ADRIAN VAN OSTADE. 123 
 
 are two couple dancing to the sound of a fiddle, played by a 
 man who stands near the door ; in the left and front is a woman 
 at a fire making cakes, and a little boy watching her. Near 
 them is a man with his arm round a woman's waist ; on the 
 opposite side is a man reclining upon a form, with his elbow 
 resting on a cask. Every figure appears to be occupied with 
 the hilarity of the passing scene ; and a variety of incidental 
 objects complete the composition. Le Brun, in whose gallery 
 it is engraved, mentions this picture as being one of the most 
 perfect of the master's works. 
 
 Collection of Wassenaar . Hague, 1750. . 2160 //o. 194/. 
 
 6940 /*. 278/. 
 5600 /*. 224/. 
 2550 flo. 229/. 
 . . . 490 gs. 
 
 Randon de Boisset . 1777. 
 
 Beaujon .... 1787. 
 
 Geldermeester . . 1800. 
 
 Crauford, Esq. . . 1806. 
 
 Now an heirloom in the Penryce family at Yarmouth. 
 16 in. by 21 in., or 17 in. by 23 in. — P. 
 
 58. Le Vielleur Hollandois. A merry fellow, dressed in a 
 hat and feathers, and a loose cloak, standing at the outer side 
 of a window, playing a hurdy-gurdy. Engraved by Chenu, 
 under the above title. 
 
 Collection of Count de Boudouin, 1772. 
 
 10 in. by 7h in.— P. 
 
 59. A view of a high road leading through a village, with 
 cottages on both sides of it, and terminating with the tower of 
 a church : a tilted cart, drawn by a white horse, is standing 
 near a well towards the middle ; and thirteen small figures, 
 with pigs and poultry, are distributed at various distances 
 throughout the scene. This little picture is remarkable for its 
 close resemblance to nature, and the daylight effect which 
 pervades it. It is noticed by Descamps, and was then in the 
 
 Collection of Blondel de Gagny . 1760. 
 Trouard .... 1779. . 3301 fs. 1327. 
 
124 
 
 ADRIAN VAN OSTADE. 
 
 Collection of Praslin 1793. . 2861 fs. 114/. 
 
 Solirene . . . . 1812. . 1801 fs. 72/. 
 
 This little bijou is at present worth 250Z. 
 
 Now in the collection of Alexander Baring, Esq. 
 
 9 in. by 12 in. — C. 
 
 60. The Tric-trac Players. The Interior of a room with a 
 large window, near which are three men, two of whom are 
 engaged in a game of tric-trac, while the third, leaning upon 
 the sill of the window, is looking on. The figures are seen to 
 the knees. Dated 1664. Mentioned by Descamps. Engraved 
 by Fittler. 
 
 Collection of Blondel de Gagny . 1776. . 3000 fs. 120/. 
 
 Count de Merle . . 1783. . 3350 fs. 134/. 
 
 This picture would at present be esteemed at ... 400/. 
 Now in the collection of the Marquis of Stafford. 
 
 13 in. by 15 in. — P. 
 
 61. The Interior of a room in which are about ten persons, 
 among whom is a party engaged at the game of tric-trac. 
 
 Collection of Van Bierens . Amst. 1747. . 180 flo. 16/. 
 
 R. de Boisset . . . 1777. . 3410 fs. 136/. 
 
 Beaujon .... 1787. . 2600 fs. 104/. 
 
 lOf in. by 9 in. — P. 
 
 62. A view in the back court of a cabaret, with peasants 
 playing the game of gallet, under a shed ; a youth seated, 
 smoking, and two children playing near him, occupy the middle 
 and front ; and a company of boors, smoking and drinking, 
 are before the house at the end of the court. Engraved, No. 
 17, Choiseul Gallery. 
 
 Collection of Choiseul .... 1772. . 4600 /a 184/. 
 
 P. de Conti . . . 1777. . 5000 fs. 200/. 
 Chevalier Lambert . 1787. . 4200 fs. 175/. 
 
ADRIAN VAN OSTADE. 
 
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 Collection of Coders 1789. . 6000/k 240/. 
 
 • Smeth Van Alpen . 1810. . 1200/o. 108/. 
 
 Le Perrier . . . . 1817. . 5450 fs. 218Z. 
 
 Now in the collection of the Duke of Wellington. 
 
 13 in. by 17J in — P. 
 
 63. The Interior of a tabagie, with an assemblage of twelve 
 persons, some of whom are playing at tric-trac, others at cards, 
 and the rest drinking and smoking ; the room is illumined 
 by a large window on the right. Signed, and dated 1669. 
 
 Collection of Wassenaar . Hague, 1750. . 320 flo. 29/. 
 
 P. de Conti . . . 1777. . 2550 fs. 102/. 
 
 Chevalier Lambert . 1787. . 2555 102/. 
 Again in the collection of Prince Talleyrand, 1817 ; bought with 
 his entire collection. 
 
 Now in the possession of Edward Gray, Esq. 
 
 11J in. by 9f in. — P. 
 
 64. The Interior of a cottager's room, with a man and a 
 woman sitting before a large projecting chimney, and three 
 children near a large window on the right ; one of whom is 
 looking out, another is endeavouring to get upon the window- 
 seat, and the third is seated in a chair : a flax wheel is stand- 
 ing in front, and various accessories are distributed about the 
 room. This picture is of first-rate quality and excellence. 
 Engraved, No. 14, Choiseul Gallery. 
 
 Collection of Choiseul .... 1777. . 3000 fs. 120/. 
 
 Beaujon .... 1787. . 3000 fs. 120/. 
 This exquisite little bijou is at present worth ... 450 gs. 
 Now in the collection of Alexander Baring, Esq. 
 Exhibited at the British Gallery, 1819. 
 
 13^ in. by 12 in. — P. 
 
 65. The Interior of a peasant's cottage, in front of which 
 are four men and a woman, four of whom are seated at a table • 
 the nearest one to the spectator is playing a fiddle, while a man 
 
126 
 
 ADRIAN VAN OSTADE. 
 
 on his left, with a paper in his hand, accompanies him with 
 the voice ; the fifth figure stands opposite the fiddler, with a 
 glass of liquor in his hand ; a stool, with a jug on it, stands 
 behind him. Engraved by Liart. 
 
 Formerly in the collection of Sir Joshua Reynolds. 
 
 141 i nm by 1H in,—Y. 
 
 66. A woman, with a child in her arms, standing at the 
 half-door of a house, the front of which is partly covered 
 with vine branches. Signed, and dated 1667. Noticed by 
 Descamps, then in the 
 
 Collection of the Marquis de Voyer, 1674. 
 
 P. de Conti . . . 1777. . 7251 290/. 
 
 Praslin 1793. . 7950/*. 318/. 
 
 Choiseul Praslin . . 1808. . 4990/*. 200/. 
 
 M. Sereville . . . 1811. . 5020 fs. 201/. 
 Dufresne .... 1816. . 12,000/*. 480/. 
 P.Talleyrand. . . 181 7, bought with the entire 
 collection, for Messrs. Gray and Allnut. 
 
 This excellent picture now adorns the collection of Edward Gray, 
 Esq., to whom it was valued at 500 gs., but would probably sell 
 much higher. 
 
 131 i m by 101 i tL —l\ 
 
 67. An Interior, with six figures ; the principal one of whom 
 is a man standing in front, holding a pipe in his left hand, with 
 his back towards the spectator, and his foot on the bar of a 
 chair ; another is sitting upon a tub ; a third is at the side of 
 it, drinking ; on the opposite side is a dog, licking an earthen 
 pot ; the remaining three persons are in the back of the room. 
 
 Collection of du Lac 1768. . 1000/*. 40/. 
 
 Now worth 200 gs. 
 
 In His Majesty's collection. 
 
 Exhibited at the British Gallery, 1826 and 1827. 
 
 10 in. by 9 in. 
 
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 68. An Interior. Two peasants, one with a pot of beer, 
 the other lighting his pipe, are sitting near a barrel, which 
 serves them for a table ; a paper of tobacco, and a pot of 
 embers, are npon the barrel. Engraved by Schmidt. 
 
 Collection of M. Gros .... 1778. . 360 fs. 14/. 
 9 in. by 7 in. — P. 
 
 69. A Dutchman, seated, holding a pewter jng in one hand 
 and a glass in the other. Signed, and dated 1667. Engraved 
 by David, under the title of Le Vieillard joyeux. 
 
 Collection of M. Le Due de Cosse, 1774. 
 
 Valued by the Experts du Musee, in 1816. . 600/*. 24/. 
 Now in the Louvre. 
 
 7 in. by 5 in. — P. 
 
 70. A School. The scene offers the Interior of a large old 
 building, with a thatch covering, in which are assembled 
 about eighteen boys and girls, the master of whom is seated 
 in a rustic-chair, with a desk before him, placed on a platform 
 of boards. Engraved by Che. 
 
 Collection of Count de Boulbon. 
 
 6 in. by 8 \ in. — P. 
 
 71. The Interior of a room, with a company of ten persons, 
 four of whom are disposed around a table in front, two of them 
 seated, and two standing, a fifth sits in the middle of the room 
 playing on the violin ; and under a large projecting chimney 
 is seen a boy stirring the fire ; three others are placed near a 
 window in the back of the room playing at cards : a jug and 
 other objects are distributed on the foreground. Dated 1663, 
 the most successful period of the master. 
 
 Collection of M. Trouard . . . 1779. . 3700 fs. 148/. 
 
 Due d'Alberg . . . 1817 350 gs. 
 
 Now in the collection of Alexander Baring, Esq. 
 
 15 in. by 18 in. — P. 
 
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 ADRIAN VAN OSTADE. 
 
 72. A Village Fete. Numerous figures are drinking and 
 smoking in front of some houses ; and others are playing at 
 skittles towards the left ; a woman is reposing under a 
 beautiful tree on the middle ground ; and the spire of a 
 church, surrounded by houses, is seen in the distance. 
 
 Collection of C. Verhulst Brussels, 1779. . 750 flo. 68/. 
 
 Now worth 300 gs. 
 
 27J in. by 2U in.—C. 
 
 73. The Interior of a room : two men are seated near the 
 chimney, one offering the other a glass of beer ; a view of the 
 adjacent country is seen through a window on the left ; and 
 various utensils are distributed about the room. 
 
 Collection of M. Nogaret . . . 1780. . 900 fs. 36/ 
 12 in. by 13J in. — P. 
 
 74. Three boors at a window, one of whom is playing on a 
 violin, and another is offering him a glass of liquor ; the sur- 
 rounding wall is overspread with a vine. Etched by Ostade. 
 
 Collection of M. Nogaret . . . 1780. . 490/* 20/. 
 9 h in. by 7 in. — P. 
 
 75. The Interior of a farm-house, with an assemblage of 
 about twenty-four persons partaking of the various recrea- 
 tions of the country ; amongst them are a man and a woman 
 in the middle, dancing to the music of a fiddle, whilst others 
 are standing round, looking on ; another room, in which 
 others are engaged in similar amusements, is seen on the left ; 
 and a dog and various accessories occupy the front-ground. 
 Signed, and dated 1645. 
 
 Collection of M. Regaris Brussels, 1775. . 510 flo. 461 
 
 M. J. Pompe Yan Meerdervoort, Leyden, 1780, 
 
 1900 flo. 170/. 
 
 Now in the collection of M. Delaserre, Paris. 
 
 18 in. by 28 in. — P. 
 
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 ADRIAN VAN OSTADE. 129 
 
 76. The Interior of a public-house, with a company of six 
 figures : one is playing on the violin in front ; two are singing . 
 and a fourth stands before the chimney, with the tongs in one 
 hand, and a pipe in the other. 
 
 Collection of Due de la Valliere . 1781. . 1600/s. 64/. 
 
 Calonne 1788. . 1202 fa. 48/. 
 
 13J by 11 J in. — P. 
 
 77. A view of the court-yard of a country inn, with various 
 groups of figures (eighteen in number) disposed at different 
 distances : amongst them is a man sitting in front, by the side 
 of a barrel, which serves for a table ; and before him stands 
 a girl, with a jug and a large glass in her hand. 
 
 Collection of Due de la Valliere . 1781. . 1500 fa, 60/. 
 This is probably the picture which was sold in the collection of 
 M. Robit, 1801 (size 15 in. by 14 in. — P.), for 1712 fa. 68/. 
 13Jt». by 11 J in. — P. 
 
 78. A doctor in his study, seated at a table, covered with a 
 Turkey carpet, on which some books and a paper are lying ; 
 he is engaged examining the contents of a urinal. Dated 1665. 
 
 Collection of Mad. Backer Leyden, 1766. . 500 flo. 45/. 
 Marigny . . . . 1781. (Sold with a com- 
 panion already described.) 
 
 Collection of Tolozan (separately) 1801. . 810/s. 32/. 
 
 M. Sereville . , . 1811. . 1500 fa. 60/. 
 
 11 in. by 9 in. — P. 
 
 79. The Interior of a cabaret, with two men seated in front, 
 the nearest of whom, dressed in a blue coat and a red cap, with 
 a knife attached to a belt, sits on a triangular chair, leaning 
 forward, with his elbow on his knee, and a pipe in his hand ; 
 while his companion, dressed in a puce-coloured waistcoat and 
 blue sleeves, an apron, and his hat cocked on one side, is seated 
 in the centre of the room, with a jug in his hand ; a stool, on 
 
 vol. I. K 
 
130 
 
 ADRIAN VAN OSTADE. 
 
 which are cards, pipes, and a pot of embers, stands before them, 
 and a dog lies asleep at their side. In the back of the room 
 are two men at cards, and a man and a boy looking on, near 
 a large window. This is an excellent example of the master. 
 
 Collection of M. Tak . . Leyden, 1781. . 525 flo. 47/. 
 
 Proley 1787. . 1420 /* 57/. 
 
 Montesquiou . . . 1788. . 2230 fs. 89/. 
 
 The writer has been informed, that this picture has since been 
 
 sold for 350 gs. 
 
 Now in the possession of Mr. Peacock, 
 
 14 J in. by 13 in. — P. 
 
 80. A peasant seated at a table, with a glass in one hand, 
 and a pipe in the other. Half-length figure. 
 
 Collection of Count de Merle . . 1783. . 600 fs. 24/. 
 5 in. by 4 J in. — P. 
 
 81. A view of the Exterior of a cabaret, in front of which 
 are a peasant, with a jug in one hand, and a glass in the other ; 
 another filling his pipe; a third smoking; and a woman 
 standing near the house, with a can and a glass in her hands ; 
 several boors are amusing themselves at the game of golf, 
 under a covered place, at a little distance from the house ; and 
 two children are near them. 
 
 Collection of M. P. V. Locquet . . 1783. . 925 flo. 83/. 
 17 in. by 15 in. — P. 
 
 82. Three boors in front of a country inn, smoking and 
 drinking, one of whom has a glass in one hand, and a can ifc 
 the other. 
 
 Collection of M. P. V. Locquet, Amst. 1783. . 220 20/. 
 
 Calonne .... . 1789. . 700 fs. 287. 
 
 - — London ...... 1795. 
 
 12 in. by 10 in. — P. 
 
ADRIAN VAN OSTADE. 131 
 
 83. The Interior of a rustic cottage, with a party of four 
 boors disposed round a table, at cards ; the nearest of whom, 
 to the spectator, wears a sheep-skin jacket ; another of the 
 company appears to be talking to a woman, who stands on the 
 farther side of the table ; and a third is seated on a triangular 
 stool ; three other figures are seen in the back of the room. A 
 dog lying in front, and a great variety of objects distributed 
 about the place, complete the picturesque effect of this 
 admirable picture. Signed, and dated 1655. 
 
 Collection of M. Montribloud . . 1784. . 2000 fs. 801 
 Now in the collection of William Wells, Esq., of Redleaf, and 
 
 worth 300Z. 
 
 19 in. by 16^ in. — P. 
 
 84. A Pair. One represents a woman, pouring out beer for 
 a man, who is sitting down ; a child, on the steps of a door, 
 and four other figures are in the composition. 
 
 12 in. by 10 in. — P. 
 
 85. The Companion. A group of three figures at a table, 
 with cards on it ; three others are near a chimney ; and the 
 same number are near a window in the back of the room. 
 
 Collection of Dubois 6100 fs. 2UI. 
 
 86. A boor, dressed in a black bonnet, and a waistcoat, with 
 gray sleeves, holding a jug in one hand, and a pipe in the 
 other. Half-length figure. 
 
 Collection of Count de Vaudreuil . 1784. . 300 /s. 12/. 
 10 in. by 8 in. — P. 
 
 87. An old lawyer, dressed in a loose black gown, and a 
 brown mantle, without sleeves, and wearing a sort of night cap, 
 sitting in his study near a table (on which are parchments, a 
 
132 
 
 ADRIAN VAN OSTADE. 
 
 register, and other objects), reading a paper, which he holds 
 with both his hands : a curtain is suspended on the right, near 
 a window. Half-length figure. Cited by Descamps, Vol. II. 
 
 Collection of M. Backer Leyden, 1766. . . 630 flo. digs. 
 
 Montribloud . . . 1784. 
 
 W. Champion, Esq. . 1810 bOgs. 
 
 10 in. by 8 in. — P. 
 
 88. Le Jeu de Courte-boule. The view offers the bowling 
 ground of a country ale-house, on the right of which are two 
 men striking a ball through a ring, and a little boy watching 
 them ; on the opposite side are five men disposed round a table, 
 smoking and drinking under the shade of an umbrageous tree. 
 The scene is rendered highly picturesque by the rustic buildings 
 which enclose the ground, and a view of the distant country. 
 Engraved by Benezech, from a picture then in the collection 
 of M. de Bourdonne. 
 
 Collection of M. Montribloud, . . 1784. 
 
 M. Geldermeester . 1800. . 675 flo. 61Z. 
 
 Baron Thebaut . . 1817. . 1006 fs. 40Z. 
 
 From the smallness of the above prices, one would infer that the 
 picture was either a copy, or a damaged original. 
 
 12J in. by 16 in. — P. 
 
 89. A man, with a high-crowned hat on, sitting in an 
 arm-chair, reading the gazette : a book-case occupies the back- 
 ground. 
 
 Sale M. W. 1784. 
 
 6 in. by 5 in. — P. 
 
 90. The Interior of a cottage, with several figures, seated at 
 a table in the middle, smoking and drinking : one of them, who 
 appears to be singing, has a can in his right hand, and is lifting 
 up his glass with the other ; another is looking on ; a third 
 lighting his pipe ; and a fourth puffing the smoke from his 
 
ADRIAN VAN OSTADE. 133 
 
 mouth ; a boy stands near, filling his pipe ; and a man and a 
 woman are behind them, talking together on the hearth : 
 various household objects hang against the walls ; and a chair, 
 a can, and a dog, lying down, occupy the fore-ground. The 
 effect is clear and brilliant. Dated 1665. This is noticed by 
 Descamps, in La Vie des Peintres. 
 
 Collection of Van Slingelandt Dort, 1785. . 3000 flo. 270/. 
 Exhibited in the British Gallery, 1826 and 1827. 
 Now in His Majesty's Collection. 
 
 14 in. by 12J in. 
 
 91. The Interior of a cottage, with three peasants sitting 
 near a stool, which serves for a table : one of them is presenting 
 a jug of beer to another, who is smoking with great composure, 
 whilst the third is filling his pipe. The subject is brightly 
 illumined by two large windows in the back of the room. 
 
 Collection of Van Slingelandt Dort, 1785. . 1905 flo. 171/. 
 14J fa by 12-| in. — P. 
 
 92. The Interior of a cottage. A boor, with a jug in his 
 hand, is leaning upon the shoulder of another, who is seated, 
 filling his pipe ; and a pipe and a paper of tobacco are lying 
 on a small table near them. 
 
 Collection of Van Slingelandt Dort, 1785. . 500 flo. 45/. 
 9 in. by 7 in. — P. 
 
 93. A chemist, seated in his laboratory, stirring the fire ; he 
 is surrounded by chemical apparatus and utensils ; and the 
 back -ground is occupied by a woman and three children. 
 
 Collection of Van Slingelandt Dort, 1785. . 400 flo. 36/. 
 15 in. by 20 in. — P. 
 
 94. The Interior of a tabagie, with nine figures : two men 
 are sitting at an octagon table in the middle of the room, one 
 (with his back to the spectator) is pouring out beer ; an old 
 man stands behind them ; three peasants are talking together, 
 
134 
 
 ADRIAN VAN OSTADE. 
 
 near the chimney ; and three others are playing at tric-trac 
 at a window in the back of the room 
 
 Collection of Count de Vismes . 1786. . 3601 ts. 144/. 
 
 m in. by 12§ in, — P. 
 
 95. A Pair. One representing a water doctor. 
 
 10-J in. by 8J in. — P. 
 
 96. The Companion. A man reading a letter. 
 
 Collection of Bandville .... 1786. . 1455 fs. 58?. 
 M. Destouches . . 1794. 
 
 97. The Interior of a tabagie, with a party of three men 
 seated at a table, drinking, &c. ; one of them has his hand 
 upon some newspapers, and is pouring out beer; and a 
 woman, leaning upon a table, is in the back-ground. 
 
 8 J in. by 7 J in. — P. 
 
 98. The Companion. Two men in a room, one of whom is 
 seated at a table, with a gazette in his hand ; the other is stand- 
 ing, leaning on the back of a chair : a pipe, some tobacco, and 
 a blue and white earthen pot, are on the table. Half-length 
 figures. 
 
 Collection of Count de Wassenaar, Hague, 1750, 247 ,//o. 22/. 
 
 M. Cleve . 1786. . 2000 /*. (the pair.) 80/. 
 
 8|- in. by 7 \ in. 
 
 99. The Interior of a cottage, with a company of three men 
 and a woman ; one of the former is seated at a triangular table, 
 lighting his pipe ; the other two men are at cards, by the side of 
 a window in the back of the room, and the woman stands near 
 them, watching their play. Engraved by Dupreel, in the Musee. 
 
 Collection of M. Proly .... 1787. . 1206/s. 48/. 
 Valued, in 1816, by the Experts du Musee, at . 3500 fs. 140/. 
 Now in the Louvre. 
 
 lOJ in. by 8£ in. — P. 
 
ADRIAN VAN OSTADE. 
 
 135 
 
 100. The Interior of a country inn, with a company of 
 seven figures ; three peasants are smoking and drinking in 
 front, near the chimney, at the side of which is a boy, caressing 
 a dog ; and two other men are farther in the room, paying the 
 landlady their reckoning. The subject is illumined by a 
 window on the right, through which a cottage, and some vine- 
 foliage are seen. Signed, and dated 1648. 
 
 Collection of Beaujon .... 1787. . 3000 fs. 120?. 
 
 M. Sabatier . . . 1809. . 9001 fs. 360?. 
 
 In a sale at Mr. Christie's . . . 1827. (bought in.) 165 gs. 
 Sir Abraham Hume, Bart, has recently disposed of this picture 
 to Mr. Thomas Barnett, 1828. 
 
 Exhibited in the British Gallery, in 1815. 
 
 16 in. by 14 in., or 17 in. by 14 h in. — P. 
 
 101. The Interior of a large rustic room, in which are 
 assembled eleven persons, several of whom are drinking and 
 smoking, round a table ; and among them is a man in a green 
 jacket and a red cap, seated with his back to the spectator ; 
 another, sitting on a form, is leaning across a woman, to light 
 his pipe ; near this group are a man playing on a hurdy-gurdy, 
 and a boy accompanying him on the violin. Signed, and 
 dated 1643. 
 
 Collection of Calonne .... 1788. . .965/*. 39/. 
 
 Montaleau 1802. . 1500 fs. 60/. 
 
 Mr. Christie's . . 1807. . . . 105 gs. 
 
 16 in. by 22 in. — P. 
 
 102. Two boors : one is lighting his pipe in an earthen pot 
 of embers, the other is holding a glass of liquor in one hand, 
 and a jug in the other. Half-length figures. Dated 1667. 
 Engraved by Smith, under the title of Des bons Amis. .. 
 
 Collection of Calonne .... 1788. . 500/5. 20/. 
 Sabatier .... 1809. . 501 fs. 20Z. 
 
136 
 
 ADRIAN VAN OSTADE. 
 
 Collection of Dufresne .... 1816. . 1050 fs. 42/. 
 j^ow in the possession of Mr. Artis. 
 
 10 in. by 8 in. — P. 
 
 103. Peasants at a cottage door, refreshing. 
 
 Collection of Sir Laurence Dundas, Bart. . 1794. . . 42 gs. 
 16 in. by 14 in. — P. 
 
 104. The Interior of a cottage, with a peasant family, who 
 appear to have just finished their frugal repast ; the father of 
 the family is still seated at a table, upon which he leans, and is 
 looking affectionately towards the mother, who is amusing a 
 child with a pepper-box. This scene attracts the attention of 
 a young man, standing near them, with a pipe in his hand. In 
 the opposite side of the room, are a girl playing with a dog, 
 and a boy leaning on the sill of a large window, looking at her; 
 an old cradle, a tlax-winder, and a great variety of household 
 objects are distributed throughout the room. Signed, and 
 dated 1661. Cited by Descamps, Vol. II. ; then in the 
 
 Collection of M. Wassenaar . . 1760. 
 
 Praslin 1793. . 10,001 fs. 400/. 
 
 M. Duruey . . . 1797. . 7125 fs. 285/. 
 
 M. Montaleau . . . 1802. . 8500 fs. 340/. 
 
 Now in the collection of Jeremiah Harman, Esq., of Woodford. 
 It is impossible to speak too highly of this gem • in luminous 
 effect, and brilliancy of colour and finish, it has never been sur- 
 passed. Engraved by Le Bas, when in the Praslin Gallery, under 
 the title of Le Menage Hollandois. Mr. Tresham has introduced a 
 print from it (engraved by Bond), in his British Gallery, and Forster 
 has one (engraved by J. Fittler) in his collection of engravings. 
 13 in. by 11 in. — P. 
 
 105. A Pair of portraits of youths, the two sons of the painter. 
 
 Collection of Praslin .... 1793. . 1001/*. 40/. 
 
 — Saint Victor . . . 1822. . 1205/s. 48/. 
 
 7 J in. by 5| in. — P. 
 
ADRIAN VAN OSTADE. 
 
 137 
 
 106. The Interior of a Weaver's Eoom. The industrious 
 artizans of the apartment are placed on the left, and appear to 
 have just finished their repast ; a brick wall, with a little 
 window in it, occupies the right ; and a loom, and various 
 suitable accessories, fill up the picture. The figures only are 
 by Ostade, the rest is painted by Decker. Formerly in the 
 Lubbeling and Boisset collections. 
 
 Collection of Praslin .... 1793. . 3000/5. 120Z. 
 A picture corresponding with the above is now in the collection 
 of M. Van Loone, Amsterdam. 
 
 16 in. by 20 in. — P. 
 
 107. A view of three Cottages, surrounded by trees. A 
 woman, with a child near her, is on the fore-ground, scouring 
 on a tub ; and some poultry, a barrow, and other objects, 
 complete the picture. An excellent study from nature. 
 
 Collection of M. Destouches . . 1794. . 1150./*. 46Z. 10s. 
 
 Baron Denon . . 1826. . 1120/s. 45/. 
 
 10J in. by 14 in.— C. 
 
 108. Two peasants sitting before a stool, with a glass and a 
 pipe on it ; one of them has a pot of embers in his hand, and 
 is about to light his pipe. Half-length figures. 
 
 Collection of Count de Merle . . 1784. . 500 /*. 20Z. 
 
 M. Destouches . . 1794. 
 
 6 J in. by 5 J in. — P. 
 
 109. The Interior of a cabaret, with a numerous assemblage 
 of peasantry dancing, drinking, &c. 
 
 Collection of Calonne .... 1795 350 gs. 
 
 In a sale at Mr. Brian's . . . 1798 390 gs. 
 
 Now in the collection of G. Hibbert, Esq. 
 
 110. The Fish Market. A composition of twenty-seven 
 
138 
 
 ADRIAN VAN OSTADE. 
 
 figures; the most conspicuous of whom is a man with mustachios 
 and a short beard, dressed in a red waistcoat and a violet- 
 coloured jacket, seated on a tub behind his stall (on the left and 
 front), holding a fine fish in his right hand ; several other fish 
 are lying on his stall ; and a group of four figures is seen 
 behind another stall, with three soles on it. Engraved in 
 the Musee Francois, by Classins. 
 
 Collection of Coders and Paillet . 1799. . 3051 /& 122/. 
 Valued by the Experts du Musee 1816. . 6000 fs. 240/. 
 Now in the Louvre. 
 
 14f in. by 12 in. — P. 
 
 111. A woman, dressed in a violet-coloured dishabille, with 
 a white kerchief on her head, sitting with a child in her 
 lap ; a bed, with curtains of a greenish colour, occupies the 
 back-ground. The figure is seen to the knees. 
 
 Collection of Paillet 1799. . 830 fs. 34/. 
 
 lOf in. by 9J in. — P. 
 
 112. Dutch Courtship. The Interior of a room, with a 
 man and a woman sitting at a little table, the former of whom 
 is on its farther side, with a long glass of liquor in one hand, 
 while the other is placed on the hand of the female, to whom 
 he appears to have said something gallant, which has induced 
 her to hold down her head. A cupboard and a large window, 
 are in the back of the room. The figures are seen to the 
 knees. Signed, and dated 1653. This excellent example of 
 the master is engraved by C. Yisscher. 
 
 Collection of M. Martin .... 1800. . 2420/* 97/. 
 Now in the collection of Win. Wells, Esq., of Redleaf. 
 10 in. by 9 in. — P. 
 
 113. A Peasant's Family. The scene presents the Interior 
 of a kitchen, with a female surrounded by her children, sitting 
 near a little table, on the right ; towards the left are two men, 
 
ADRIAN VAN OSTADE. 
 
 139 
 
 who appear to be bargaining for a dead pig, which is sus- 
 pended to a ladder near them (this object has been judiciously 
 obliterated, and a piece of beef substituted). The composi- 
 tion consists of eight figures, and a variety of accessories : 
 amongst the latter is a spinning-wheel. The picture is dated 
 1658. It is mentioned by Descamps, and was then in the 
 collection of M. Van Bremen. 
 
 Collection of M. Tolozan . . 1801. . 2000 fs. . 801. 
 
 M. Sereville . . 1811. . 2910 fs,, . 116/. 
 
 Now in the possession of Messrs. Woodburns. 
 
 12 J- in. by 14 J in. — Cop. 
 
 114. The Interior of a tahagie, or public-house, in which 
 are several sailors ; three of whom are sitting round a table, 
 drinking, and playing at cards ; and a group of women is 
 seen in front of the chimney. 
 
 Collection of M. Tolozan . . 1801. . 2500 fs. . 100/. 
 Formerly in the collection of Sir G. Page Turner, Bart. 
 131 i n% b y 22J in. — P. 
 
 115. The Skittle Players. A country ale-house, at the door 
 of which is a woman with a child in her arms ; her attention is 
 directed to a peasant, who is seated with a can in his hand : 
 other figures are variously engaged, a party of whom are play- 
 ing at skittles, or nine pins. A village is seen in the distance. 
 Signed, and dated 1676. Engraved in the Stafford Gallery. 
 
 Collection of M. Geldermeester 1800. . 1820/0. . 164/. 
 
 There is also a coloured print, after a drawing, dated 1643, the 
 composition of which corresponds with the above. Engraved by 
 Janinet. Vanden Steen has also etched a similar composition. 
 
 Now in the collection of the Marquis of Stafford. 
 
 17 in. by 20 in. — C. 
 
 116. A Fish Market. In front is a man at his stall, with a 
 fish in his hand, and some turbot and other fish lying near him ; 
 
140 
 
 ADRIAN VAN OSTADE. 
 
 beyond this group is a woman receiving some money from 
 another woman : numerous figures occupy the back-ground. 
 
 Collection of M. Geldermeester . 1800. . 375 jio. 34Z. 
 16 in. by 14 in. — C. 
 
 117. A view on a canal in winter, on which are sledges and 
 numerous figures ; a village and the spire of a church are 
 seen in the distance. 
 
 Collection of M. Geldermeester . 1800. . 400 flo. 36Z. 
 This is probably by Isaac Ostade. 
 
 16 in. by 19 in. — P. 
 
 118. A Tabagie. In front are three peasants, disposed 
 round a three-legged table, smoking ; a fourth appears to be 
 in high argument with them ; in the back part of the room 
 are four other figures at a table. The subject is illumined by 
 a window. 
 
 Collection of M. Geldermeester . 1800. . 875 /o. 79Z. 
 11 in. by 10 in — P. 
 
 119. A company of three boors, the nearest of whom is a 
 jovial fellow, in his shirt, holding a long glass of liquor in 
 one hand, and lifting off his hat with the other ; an old cask 
 serves them for a table, on the farther side of which are his 
 two companions, one of whom is playing a fiddle, and the 
 other beating time to the music. The figures are seen half 
 way. Dated 1659. 
 
 Now in the collection of M. Steengracht, Hague. 
 
 12 in. by 10 in. — P. {about.) 
 
 120. A village ale-house, in front of which are peasants 
 playing at bowls : two of them are engaged in the game, and a 
 third looking on ; nearer the front are two more rustics, one 
 of whom is seated, and near them are two children at play ; 
 
ADRIAN VAN OSTADE. 
 
 141 
 
 various other villagers are amusing themselves in front of the 
 house, and in the distance is seen a bleaching ground. 
 
 Collection of Smeth Van Alpen . 1810. . 1200/fl. 108/. 
 13 in. by 18 in. — P. 
 
 121. A lawyer, with a desk before him, seated in his study, 
 perusing a paper ; he is dressed in a gown, and wears a green 
 velvet bonnet, under which his gray hairs are seen. Noticed 
 by Descamps, in La Via des Peintres. 
 
 Collection of Robit 1801. . 1620 fs 65/. 
 
 9| in. by H in. —P. 
 
 122. The Interior of a cottage, with a party of four peasants 
 round the fire, the nearest of whom is seated with his back to 
 the spectator ; the second stands leaning on the back of a 
 chair, on which is a jug; and the other two are seated at 
 his side : beyond this group are a woman and a child. 
 Engraved by J. Taylor. 
 
 Collection of M. Geldermeester, Amst. 1800. . 800 Jlo. 72/. 
 
 Greffier Fagel . . 1801 IbOgs. 
 
 Now in the Marquis of Stafford's Gallery. 
 
 14 in. by 12 in. — P. 
 
 123. An Interior, with eight figures variously occupied. 
 
 Collection of M. Pauwels, Brussels, 1803. . . 933 Jlo. 84Z. 
 12 in. by 12 in. — P. 
 
 124. The Interior of a room, with an arched-top window on 
 the right, the casement of which is open, and a pleasing land- 
 scape is seen through it ; at the side of the window is seated a 
 middle-aged man, with a glass of liquor in his hand ; nearly 
 opposite to him is an old woman (also seated), with a pewter 
 jug in one hand, and a glass in the other. 
 
142 
 
 ADRIAN VAN OSTADE. 
 
 Collection of Noel Desenfans, Esq. 1802 lObgs. 
 
 Now in the Dulwich Gallery. 
 
 12 in. by 10 in. — P. 
 
 125. An Interior, with three boors arranged round a little 
 table : the one on the left, seated on a low stool, is amusing the 
 others with a riddle; and appears to be accompanied in the tune 
 by his companion, who is seated opposite to him, holding a 
 glass of liquor in his hand. Dated 1652. Engraved by 
 Suyderhoef ; the print is known under the title of Jan de Moff. 
 
 Now in the Dulwich Gallery, and worth 300^. 
 
 9 in. by 8 in. — P. (about.) 
 
 126. A Doctor of Physic. An old gentleman, dressed in a 
 brown gown over a black habit, and a striped velvet cap on 
 his head, seated in his study, examining a urinal, which he 
 holds in one hand, the other is tucked in the breast of his gown ; 
 at his side stands a table, on which are a book, lying open, 
 another shut, and a gallipot : a door, half open, in the back of 
 the room, shows another chamber. Engraved by Walker. 
 
 Collection of W. Beckford, Esq. 1802 (at Mr. Christie's) I3gs. 
 12 in. by 9 in. — -P. (about.) 
 
 1 27. A Doctor of Law. An old gentleman, dressed in a 
 brown gown over a black vest, and a black hat on his head, 
 seated in his study, perusing a paper which he holds with one 
 hand, the other is placed on the arm of his chair; a table 
 (on which are a quantity of papers, an ink-stand, and a book) 
 stands by his side, and various bundles of paper are attached to 
 a wall behind him. Engraved by Walker, from pictures then 
 in the collection of Alderman Beckford. 
 
 Collection of W. Beckford, Esq. 1802 4=8gs. 
 
 12 in. by 9 in. — P. (about.) 
 
ADRIAN VAN OSTADE. 143 
 128. Dutch peasants regaling. 
 
 Collection of Sir S. Clarke, Bart., & G. Hibbert, Esq., 1802, 105/. 
 
 129. The Interior of a cabaret. 
 
 Collection of Sir S. Clarke, Bart., & G. Hibbert, Esq., 1802, 290#s. 
 
 130. The Interior of a room, with a company of five boors 
 disposed round a table, which stands near a projecting chimney; 
 two of them are engaged at tric-trac, the others are looking on ; 
 the nearest of the former is seated with his back to the spec- 
 tator, wearing a cap, and dressed in a yellow jacket ; his 
 adversary stands on the opposite side of the table : a man and 
 a woman, talking together, are seen in the back of the room ; 
 a dog is in front. Engraved by Suyderhoef. 
 
 , Collection of Sir S. Clarke, Bart., & G. Hibbert, Esq., 1802, V20gs. 
 Now in the collection of C. Bredel, Esq. 
 
 121 by 10 in. — P. 
 
 131. An Interior, with boors regaling. 
 
 Collection of Walsh Porter, Esq. . . 1803. . . . I70^s\ 
 
 132. A Dutch advocate perusing a deed, which he holds in 
 his hands ; and a servant waiting to present him some game 
 when at leisure. Dated 1671. Engraved in the Stafford 
 Gallery. 
 
 Collection of Greffier Fagel .... 1801. . . . 320^-. 
 Now in the collection of the Marquis of Stafford. 
 
 12 in. by 10| in. — P. 
 
 133. The Interior of a cottage, with a company of six persons 
 assembled round a little table ; the nearest of whom is an old 
 
144 
 
 ADRIAN VAN OSTADE. 
 
 man in his shirt, and a cap on, sitting cross-legged on a 
 stool, with a pipe in his hand ; his left-hand companion is 
 leaning back in his chair, smoking, and apparently conversing 
 with a woman, who stands on his left ; a third sits at the farther 
 end of the table, filling his pipe ; and a fat fellow, with an 
 apron on, is sitting in the middle, with a dog lying at his feet ; 
 he seems to have just taken the pipe from his lips, to speak to 
 a fellow-tradesman, who stands on his left, leaning upon the 
 back of a chair : a step-ladder, a partition and a screen, occupy 
 the right ; and a projecting chimney is in the back of the room, 
 on the left. This picture was painted in the master's best 
 time, 1663, and possesses all those properties for which he is 
 so justly esteemed : the composition is excellent ; the drawing 
 correct ; the colouring brilliant and clear throughout, and of 
 the highest excellence in the finishing. 
 
 ^kf^uA Collection of Holderness .... 1802. . 
 
 Sir G. Page Turner, Bt. 1815. . 
 
 Lord Charles Townshend, 1819. . 
 
 In the sale of A. De la Hante, Esq. . 1821. . 
 Sold by the writer to William Beckford, Esq. 1824 
 Exhibited in the British Gallery, 1818. 
 Now in the collection of William Beckford, Esq. 
 
 12|- in. by 16 in. — P. 
 
 305 gs. 
 335 gs. 
 410 gs. 
 400 gs. 
 
 134. An Interior, with boors drinking. 
 
 Collection of Holderness . . 1802 (Lord Gower) . 21 gs. 
 
 135. The Interior of a tabagie, with a company of ten 
 figures : two men and a woman are before a chimney on the 
 right ; and one of the former is sitting, with his hat in one hand, 
 and a glass of wine in the other, which he offers to the woman, 
 who is leaning on a table, at which five persons, and an old 
 fellow playing on the hurdy-gurdy, are seated ; the room is 
 illumined by a window with vine branches before it : and a 
 
ADRIAN VAN OSTADE. 
 
 145 
 
 stool, with a cushion on it ; a pipe, &c. are amongst the 
 accessories. Signed, and dated 1653. 
 
 Collection of Van Leyden . 1804 \ 5001 fs. . . 200/. 
 14 in. by 19§ in. — P. 
 
 136. The Interior of Ostade's painting room. The master 
 has introduced his own portrait, and represented himself sitting 
 before his easel, dressed in a high bonnet, with his palette on 
 his hand ; two boys are in the background, grinding and pre- 
 paring colours ; and various objects relating to the art are 
 scattered about the room, which is illumined by a large window 
 on the right. Etched by the artist himself. This picture has 
 become a little dark from time, and was evidently painted in 
 the artist's old age. Descamps mentions this picture, which 
 was then in the collection of M. Bouxiere ; and also a second, 
 of a similar subject, in the Amsterdam Gallery ; and a third 
 is in the Dresden Gallery. 
 
 Collection of Grand Pre . 1809. . 2901 fs. . . 116/. 
 
 Hfl f&f i ft Count Pourtales 1826 105/. i 
 
 £m/#Hj lg in by 13 in _ p 
 
 137. The schoolmaster. 
 
 Collection of Mrs. Gordon . 1808 40 gs. 
 
 138. The Interior of a room, with a numerous assemblage 
 of peasantry, among whom, and in the middle, are a man and 
 a woman dancing (the former without shoes) to the music of 
 a violin, played by a man mounted on a bench ; on the right 
 side and front are a boy playing with a dog, and a girl with a 
 doll : a variety of incidents corresponding with a festive 
 meeting is depicted throughout the company. An open door, 
 at the end of the apartment, affords a view of the distant 
 landscape. Signed, and dated 1675. This capital picture 
 is remarkable for its powerful colouring and effect ; and 
 
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146 
 
 ADRIAN VAN OSTADE. 
 
 although it was painted in the sixty-fifth year of the artist's 
 age, yet the same careful finishing pervades every part, as any 
 of his earlier works possess. 
 
 Collection of Monsieur de Calonne. 
 
 139. A Country Fair. This pleasing scene exhibits a per- 
 spective view of the street of a Dutch village, with detached 
 cottages on each side, the nearest of which to the spectator 
 stands on the right, with a company of peasants in front of it, 
 smoking and drinking ; among them may be observed a boor, 
 in a pink jacket, sitting on a form, and another standing 
 behind him, with his foot on the seat, smoking his pipe ; their 
 attention is directed to an old man at their left, playing a 
 hurdy-gurdy, accompanied by a boy on a fiddle : on the right 
 of the two peasants is a jovial fellow, seated in an arm-chair ; 
 a woman leading a child is at the door of the house, and a 
 peasant is seated at its side, near whom is a boy, amusing him- 
 self with a dog. On the opposite side of the picture the eye 
 looks up the street to the booths of the fair, around which are 
 assembled groups of figures. This capital picture possesses, 
 in a high degree, the rich harmonious tones of colour and 
 truth of gradation which distinguish his best works. 
 
 Collection of Lord Rendlesham . . 1806. . . . 150 ^75. 
 
 Now worth 350 gs. 
 
 In the collection of William Wells, Esq. of Redleaf. 
 
 Edward Coxe, Esq. . 1807. 
 John Dent, Esq. . . 1827. 
 
 355 gs. 
 465 gs. 
 
 Exhibited in the British Gallery, 1815. 
 Now in the possession of Richard Foster, Esq. 
 
 18 in. by 15J in. — P. 
 
 17 J in. by 24 in. 
 
 140. An Interior, with boors drinking, &c. 
 
 Collection of Lord Rendlesham . . 1806 , . , 175 gs. 
 
ADRIAN VAN OSTADE. 
 
 147 
 
 141. A peasant, leaning on his elbow at a window, with a 
 pipe in his hand. 
 
 Collection of M. D. Jongh, Rotterdam, 1810. 
 
 Count Pourtales, 1826, (by Mr. Phillips) 17 gs. 
 
 10 in. by 8J in. — P. 
 
 142. Dutch boors. 
 
 Collection of W. Champion, Esq. . 1810. . . . 41 gs. 
 
 143. An Interior of a cabaret, with boors. 
 
 Collection of Lucien Buonaparte . . 1816. ... 63 gs. 
 15 in. by 13 in. — P. 
 
 144. A view in front of a village estaminei, or ale-house, with 
 a covered way of trellis- work, and a vine growing over it. The 
 company consists of a man sitting on the fore-ground, with a 
 pipe in his right hand, and his hat in the other, apparently 
 talking to a woman, who is standing with a jug in one hand, 
 and the other resting upon a tub, which serves for a table, and 
 on it are a pipe, a glass, and a handkerchief ; another man is 
 approaching, with an earthen pot of embers in one hand, and 
 a pipe in the other ; and six other figures (men, women, and 
 children) are distributed about the picture, in which are also 
 introduced fowls, dogs, bird-cages, and a distant landscape. 
 
 Collection of M. Smeth Van Alpen 1810. . 4600 /<>. 414Z 
 Again in a sale by Le Bran . . 1811. 12,001/$. 480Z. 
 26 in. by 23 in. — P. 
 
 145. The Interior of a peasant's cottage, with two men 
 seated before the chimney ; one of them is offering a child a 
 glass of liquor, the other arranging the fire with the tongs ; and 
 another man is standing in the corner of the room, smoking his 
 pipe near a window, which illumines the chamber. This picture 
 
148 ADRIAN VAN OSTADE. 
 
 is distinguished for its brilliant effect. Signed, and dated 
 1G55. 
 
 Sale of Laneuville 1811. . 2500 /*. 100/. 
 
 Sold by the Writer 1825 250 gs. 
 
 Now in the collection of William Beckford, Esq. 
 
 14 in. by 12J in. — P. 
 
 146. The Interior of a Peasant's Cottage. The peasant father 
 is seated at the side of a table, on which are bread and cheese, 
 &c, and looking with pleasure at his child, whilst the mother 
 is amusing it in her lap with a doll ; a boy, standing in front, 
 is eating a mess of pottage, and a dog, with his feet on a stool, 
 appears to be petitioning for a part of it : the light is admitted 
 at a large window on the right, with vine foliage before it. 
 Signed, and dated 1668. 
 
 Collection of M. S. Van Alpen, Eott. 1810. . 5000 flo. 450Z. 
 Again in La Fontain's sale, 1811, (at Mr. Christie's.) 1000 gs. 
 The latter sum is an artificial price, the picture having been pre- 
 viously sold. 
 
 This excellent picture is remarkable for its brilliant display of 
 chiaro-scuro, and its extraordinary power of colour. The window 
 is indeed a magical deception in art. It might, however, be wished 
 that the artist had not placed his point of sight so high, as it gives 
 the appearance of an ascent to the apartment. 
 
 Exhibited in the British Gallery, 1826 and 1827. 
 
 Now in His Majesty's Collection. 
 
 21 in. by 16 in. — P. (about.) 
 
 147. The Interior of a public-house, with a company of ten 
 figures, two of whom are playing at tric-trac, and two others 
 are looking on, and smoking their pipes. 
 
 Collection of Solirene .... 1812. . 2400 fs. 96/. 
 11 in. by 14 in. — P. 
 
 148. The Interior of a room, with two peasants seated near 
 
ADRIAN VAN OSTADE. 
 
 149 
 
 the chimney ; one of them is holding a glass and a jug, the 
 other stooping, and smoking his pipe. Dated 1666. 
 
 Collection of Solirene .... 1812. . 1765 /*. 70/. 
 Now in the collection of M. Valdou, Paris. 
 
 12 in. by 9 in. — P. 
 
 149. An Interior, with boors playing at cards. 
 
 Sale of John Parke, Esq. . . . 1812 170 
 
 150. The Interior of a cottage, with several boors seated 
 round the chimney ; one of them is apparently speaking to a 
 woman, who is standing near him ; and a boy stands before 
 the tire, warming himself : this part of the picture is illumined 
 by a lighted lamp, which stands in the chimney corner ; and 
 the back-ground by the moon shining through the window. 
 
 Collection of Mnilman . . Arnst 1813. . 425 flo. 38/. 
 16 in. by 13 J in. — P. 
 
 151. A pair of Interiors. In one are some villagers, seated 
 round a table (on which are a pot of embers and a glass), 
 smoking and drinking. 
 
 71 in. by 6J in. — P. 
 
 152. The Companion. Three peasants sitting before the 
 fire, and a fourth standing in front near a table, on which are 
 a jug of beer, a pot of embers, and a glass. 
 
 Collection of M. Muilmans . . . 1813. . 255 flo. 22/. 
 1\ in. by 6| in. — P. 
 
 153. An Interior, with three boors smoking, drinking, and 
 playing at cards : the middle figure lias a red cap on his head. 
 
 Collection of Hart Davis, Esq. . . 1814. . . . 150 gs. 
 Exhibited in the British Gallery, 1815; and then the property 
 of J. Graves, Esq. 
 
150 
 
 ADRIAN VAN OSTADE. 
 
 154. The Bustic Concert. An Interior, with two men and 
 a woman grouped round a little table ; the latter is singing 
 from a music book, which she holds with both hands, and is 
 accompanied by one of the former, who sits opposite to her, 
 touching the violin with his fingers ; the other man stands 
 between them, playing on the violoncello. A freely-painted 
 picture. Dated 1673. 
 
 Collection of Baroness Thorns, Leyd, 1816. . 1010 jio. 91/. 
 Eynders .... 1821. . 370/o. 33/. 
 
 It was afterwards purchased by the Writer for ... 92/. 
 
 Now in the possession of Edmund Wood, Esq. of Chichester. 
 10J fa by 9h in.— P. 
 
 155. A cobbler in his stall, surrounded by the implements 
 of his trade ; and a man seated near him, smoking his pipe : 
 the stall stands against a picturesque house, which is covered 
 with vine foliage. Engraved under the title of Le Savetier. 
 
 Collection of Dufresne .... 1816. . 1510/*. 60/. 
 14 in. by 12 in. 
 
 156. The Interior of a cabaret, with a company of eight 
 persons : near the middle and front stands a rustic table, with 
 a plate of ham and a pot of embers on it ; and at the right of 
 the table are seated a fat Dutch woman and a jovial fellow, 
 who is taking liberties with her. Opposite this couple stands 
 a short stout man, who, in rising from his seat, has thrown it 
 over ; two rustics are at a little distance from the table, one 
 of whom is about to drink, the other is smoking ; and two 
 others are paying their reckoning. 
 
 Collection of Baron Thibaut, Paris, 1817. 2500 fs. . 100/. 
 9 J in. by 11 \ in. — Cop. 
 
 157. The Interior of a room, with a company of two women 
 and three men, seated at a table, which stands on the right of 
 the picture, near a boarded partition; the attention of the party 
 is directed to one of the women, who is in front, and appears to 
 
ADRIAN VAN OSTADE. 151 
 
 be singing from a music-paper, which she holds in her hand, 
 accompanied by a fiddler, who stands on her right ; in front 
 are a three-legged stool and a pot ; and in the back-ground 
 are seen four other figures. Dated 1655. 
 
 Collection of W. Smith, Esq. M.P. 1819 (sold privately.) 250 gs. 
 The Writer has since offered 350 gs. for it, which was refused. 
 Now in the collection of Chevalier Erard, Paris. 
 
 20 J in. by 18 J in. — P. 
 
 158. A Landscape with Cottages. In front of the latter 
 are assembled about ten peasants, some of whom are playing 
 at skittles, and one of them is in the act of throwing the 
 ball ; another is lolling on a form, at the left of the player ; 
 while a third stands at the half-door of a house, looking on : 
 a picturesque pump is seen in the middle distance. 
 
 Exhibited in the British Gallery, 1819. 
 
 Now in the collection of George Hibbert, Esq. 
 
 161 in. by 19 J in. — P. 
 
 159. The Interior of a cottage, with a party of peasants 
 sitting round the chimney, in conversation, and drinking ; 
 amongst them stands a woman, with a can in her hand. 
 
 Collection of M. Schimmelpenninck, Amst. 1819, 549 i( /?o. 49/. 
 16 m. by 13 J in. — P. 
 
 160. A landscape, with figures playing at bowls, and others 
 looking on. 
 
 Collection of Willett Willett, Esq. 1813, (bought in) 88 gs. 
 Again, in a sale at Mr. Christie's . 1819. .... 77 gs. 
 
 161. A peasant, in a violet-coloured vest, and a black hat, 
 leaning upon the sill of a window, with a pipe in his hand. 
 
 Collection of Le Rouge .... 1818. 1650 fs. 66/. 
 
 Count Pourtales, London, 1826. ... 20 gs. 
 
 12 in. by 9 in. — P. 
 
152 
 
 ADRIAN VAN OSTADE. 
 
 162. The Companion to the last. A sailor at a window, 
 with a paper in one hand, and his spectacles in the other. 
 
 Collection of Le Eouge .... 1818. . 1005 fs. 40/. 
 12 in. by 9 in. — P. 
 
 163. An Interior, with boors playing at draughts, or 
 tric-trac. 
 
 Sale of Kobert Norman, Esq. 1818, (at Mr. Christie's) 133 gs. 
 
 164. The Interior of a room, with a shoemaker seated in 
 front, with a cask by his side ; he appears to have just taken 
 the cup from his lip, to speak to a man, who has a pipe in 
 his hand, and stands leaning against the chimney, in the 
 corner of which a cat is sleeping ; two boors, at a table, and 
 a girl serving them, are in the back of the room. 
 
 Collection of St. Victor .... 1822. . 1361 fs. tel. 
 From the collection of the Duke de Cosse. 
 
 9 in. by 7 in. — P. 
 
 165. A Village Fair. A row of cottages, and several stalls 
 and booths, occupy the right, and numerous figures are dis- 
 persed throughout the busy scene ; amongst them is an old 
 woman, sitting in a chair by the side of a cask, and distribut- 
 ing drink to those around her. 
 
 Collection of St. Victor .... 1822. . 1520 fs. 61/. 
 9 in. — P. (round.) 
 
 166. Five boors at a window, which is divided in the 
 middle; two of them are leaning upon the sill; another has a 
 cap in one hand, and a glass in the other, and appears to have 
 said something which has excited the laughter of one of them. 
 
 Collection of St. Victor .... 1822. . 2400 fs. 96/. 
 Now in the possession of Chevalier Claussins, Paris. 
 
 13 in. by 15 in. — P. (about.) 
 
ADRIAN VAN OSTADE. 153 
 
 167. The Interior of a room. A piece of red cloth, a 
 blanket and a white hat, are lying upon an old chair ; a plate 
 of meat, an old pair of shoes, and a jug, are on the ground ; 
 and an old woman is seen in the back of the room. 
 
 Collection of St. Victor .... 1822. . 600 fs. 24/. 
 Now in the collection of Lord Wharncliffe. 
 
 11 in. by 8 in. — P. 
 
 168. The Companion. A study from nature, being a view 
 taken from the back court of a cottage, with a vine growing 
 against it; a pump, a pail, a wooden bench, and various 
 other objects of still life, are in the middle ; and a garden 
 gate, with a figure near it, is seen in the distance. 
 
 Collection of St. Victor .... 1822. . 421 fs. Ill 
 
 The Writer . 1828, (sold by Mr. Stanley) 28 gs. 
 
 Now in the possession of Slater, Esq. 
 
 11 in. by 8 in. — P. 
 
 169. A Dutchman standing to read some bills, which are 
 stuck up against a house, holding his spectacles up with his 
 left hand ; a wooden bench, with a plate on it, is near the 
 building; and some small figures are seen in the distance. 
 This is a picture of very good quality. 
 
 Collection of St. Victor .... 1822 . 850 fs. 34Z. 
 
 Count Pourtales, 1826, (by Mr. Phillips) 45 gs. 
 
 5 in. by 4 in. — P. 
 
 170. The Interior of a tabayie, with a company of eight 
 figures ; the most conspicuous of whom is a jovial fellow, in 
 a blue jacket, seated on a stool in the middle and front, 
 throwing himself back in mirthful hilarity, and apparently 
 singing some favourite ditty, to which he gives expression by 
 raising his glass ; an old fiddler is on his left, seemingly wait- 
 ing to take up the chorus ; and near him is a child in a 
 
154 
 
 ADRIAN VAN OSTADE. 
 
 white hat, lolling on a stool ; the rest of the company are 
 disposed round a table, joining in the song ; and amongst 
 them is an old woman, with a can in her hand : various 
 accessories are distributed about the room, in which are a 
 chimney (with doors on each side of it), shelves, cupboards, 
 and other objects. Signed, and dated 1656. 
 
 Collection of Prince Galitskin, Paris, 1825 . 13,030 /*. 521Z. 
 
 Joseph Barchard, Esq. 1826 (Mr. Christie's) 545 gs. 
 
 11 in. by 14 in. — P. 
 
 171. The Interior of a cottage, with two peasants sitting 
 opposite each other at a table, drinking a bottle of wine ; a 
 child stands at the end of the table, looking at them ; and 
 the mistress of the house is busy at the fire. 
 
 Collection of M. Lapeyriere . . 1825. . 4205 fs. 168/ 
 16 in. by 13J in. — P. 
 
 172. A portrait of the painter himself, dressed in a cap 
 and a cloak, with a plain white collar falling over it, and his 
 right hand raised to his breast ; a bust of Adrianus (probably 
 introduced in allusion to the painter's name) stands by his 
 side. This is the only picture, by the master, of the size of 
 life, that the writer has seen. 
 
 Collection of Lord Eadstock . 1826, (at Mr. Christie's) 170/. 
 Now in the collection of Mr. Emmerson. 
 
 301 i nt by 26 in.— C. 
 
 173. Three boors at a table, smoking and drinking; one 
 of them (intended for the artist himself) is in the act of fill- 
 ing his glass with liquor ; the interior of the apartment 
 represents a shop ; and a woman is employed at the counter. 
 
 Collection of Lord Eadstock . 1826, (Mr. Emmerson) 88 gs. 
 Now in the collection of Mr. Emmerson. 
 
 9 in. by 7 \ in.— P. 
 
ADRIAN VAN OSTADE. 155 
 
 1 74. A view in the back court of a house, rendered picturesque 
 by the introduction of various accessories ; amongst them are a 
 pantry window, with weather boarding over it, and a pump on 
 one side and a vine on the other ; close to the front, and on 
 the ground is an earthen colander, with two fine haddocks 
 in it ; a little farther are two others, lying upon a board, 
 which is placed across a pail ; and near them is a large wash- 
 ing tub, set up to drain, with a flannel lying at the top of it, 
 and a pitcher inside : other objects are distributed about the 
 place, to perfect the composition. 
 
 It is difficult to conceive how a picture composed of materials 
 like those just described could be made interesting, yet such is 
 the fact ; and however insignificant the objects may be, if they 
 are skilfully arranged, faithfully expressed in drawing and 
 colour, and well relieved by a happy display of chiaro-scuro, 
 the picture will always possess a charm, and an attraction 
 sufficient to satisfy the real amateur of art. Of this class is 
 the Ostade in question, which may be cited as a model of 
 perfection in objects of still life. 
 
 Collection of M. Le Baron Denon 1826. . 7410 fa. 296/. 
 Bought by Mr. Emmerson, who has since sold it to William 
 Wells, Esq. of Kedleaf, in whose choice collection it now is. 
 18 in. by 14 in. — P. 
 
 175. A Pair. One represents a young woman seated near 
 a window, crossed on the outside by vine branches, she has 
 one hand on the knob of her chair, and is taking a glass of 
 beer from a table with the other. 
 
 10 in. by 8 in. — P. 
 
 176. Companion. A peasant seated near a table, rilling 
 his pipe ; he is dressed in a violet-coloured waistcoat, and a 
 gray mantle. 
 
 Collection of M. Le Baron Denon 1826. . 3005 fs. 120/. 
 10 in. by 8 in. — P. 
 
156 
 
 ADRIAN VAN OSTADE. 
 
 177. The Interior of a cabaret, with a group of four figures 
 disposed round a table, near a side window ; two other boors 
 
 i are seen in the back of the room. 
 
 Collection of M. Zachary, Esq. . 1828 128 gs. 
 
 12 in. by lOf in. — P. 
 
 178. The Interior of a rustic cottage, with a variety of 
 picturesque objects distributed in every part ; and near a pro- 
 jecting chimney on the left, are a woman seated in a low chair, 
 suckling a child ; a man standing by, cutting a slice of bread, 
 and two boys at a table ; the nearest of whom, in a yellow 
 jacket, is drinking, and the other is playing with a dog. 
 Dated 1647. Etched by Ostade. 
 
 179. An Interior with a group of three boors and a female, 
 disposed around a little stool, the nearest of whom is a jovial 
 fellow with a pitcher and a pipe in his hands ; his companion 
 sits in a tub chair opposite, leaning forward to light his pipe 
 at a pot of embers ; the woman is seated on the farther side 
 of the stool, and the remaining figure stands behind her, with 
 a glass of liquor in his hand. 
 
 Engraved by Suyderhoef. 
 
 180. A Woman buying fish, at the door of a cottage. The 
 composition consists of a female with a child in her arms, 
 whose attention is directed towards a man occupied cleaning a 
 haddock on a form, another fish of the same kind lies near him, 
 and on the farther side of the bench are a youth and a child 
 looking on. The figures are seen to the knees. This picture 
 is distinguished for its breadth of effect and brilliancy of 
 colour. Dated 1669. It is probably the one noticed in the 
 sale of the Leendort de Neufville's collection, 1765. 
 
 Now in the collection of W. D. Acraman, Esq. Bristol. 
 
 Now in the collection of G. Morant, Esq. 
 
 18 in. by 13 in. — P. (about) 
 
 15 J in. by 13 in. — C. 
 
ADRIAN VAN OSTADE. 
 
 157 
 
 181. The Interior of a rustic cottage, in the centre of which 
 are a man, a woman, and a child ; the former is seated on a 
 stool, winding flax ; his awkwardness appears to excite the 
 laughter of the woman, who is spinning ; a dog lies asleep 
 near her. Engraved by J. de Visscher. 
 
 1 82. An Interior, with two men and a woman, the nearest of 
 whom is a merry fellow, dressed in a jacket, and a large cap. 
 seated on a cask, holding a long glass of liquor in his hand, and 
 is apparently giving the health of his comrade, who sits by his 
 side ; a pipe, and a paper of tobacco, lie on a little table before 
 them ; the female is busy near a chimney in the back-ground. 
 The figures are seen to the knees. Engraved by J. Suyderhoef. 
 
 183. A company of six men and two children, in front of a 
 cottage ; the principal group consists of four men assembled 
 round a table in the middle and front ; two of them are play- 
 ing at backgammon, while a third, leaning both hands on the 
 table, stands watching the game ; a light thatch covering ex- 
 tends over them. Engraved by J. de Visscher, and also by 
 Marrebeek. — The same, with variations, is engraved by Janinet, 
 from a drawing by Ostade. 
 
 184. The Interior of a rustic cottage, with a company of 
 four men and a woman arranged at a table in the middle ; the 
 nearest of the former is seated with his back to the spectator, 
 his opposite companion (also seated) holds a jug and a glass in 
 his hands, and appears to be inviting the woman to drink ; near 
 the latter is a dog, and in the opposite side are two children 
 at a little stool. Etched by Ostade. 
 
 (oblong.) 
 
 185. The Interior of a large barn, with a company of about 
 nineteen figures (apparently beggars) : amongst them are a boy 
 
158 
 
 ADRIAN VAN OSTADE. 
 
 playing the hurdy-gurdy, and a man the fiddle ; the latter has 
 his back towards the spectator. Engraved by J. de Visscher. 
 
 186. The Interior of a cabaret, with a company of six men, 
 a woman, and a child ; the nearest of the former sits in a 
 triangular chair, with a glass of liquor in his hand, and is 
 turned towards an old fellow, who has his arms round the 
 woman, both her hands being engaged in holding the child, 
 which stands by her side ; opposite to this group are two men 
 seated on a form, one of whom is smoking, the other filling his 
 pipe. Engraved by W. Baillie. 
 
 187. The Interior of a cottage, with a company of four men 
 and a woman, disposed round a table : one of the former is 
 seated on a form, with his back to the spectator, leaning his 
 elbow on a table, smoking a pipe ; another sits in a chair, 
 resting his hand on the table, in which he holds a long glass 
 of liquor : the woman is in the act of taking a glass from a 
 man who stands by her side scratching his head. Engraved 
 by W. Baillie. 
 
 (upright shape.) 
 
 188. A view in the back court of a picturesque cottage, with 
 a vine growing against it, and a hen-coop attached to the wall : 
 the figures, which enliven it, consist of two children playing 
 with a dog ; an old woman opening mussels ; and two children 
 and a man at the entrance door, looking at her. Dated 1675. 
 There is a print by Janinet, in colours, done from the original 
 drawing for this picture. 
 
 Exhibited in the British Gallery, 1815. 
 Now in the Collection of Thomas Hope, Esq. 
 
 18 in. by 15 in. — P. 
 
 189. A country ale-house, by the road-side, against which is 
 attached some trellis- work, overspread with a vine : at this end 
 
ADRIAN VAN OSTADE. 159 
 
 of it are four peasants, ranged round a table, smoking ; their 
 attention is directed to a poor piper, who stands near them, and 
 close to whom is a little boy : various other figures are distri- 
 buted over the scene. Dated 1659. 
 
 Now in the collection of Thomas Hope, Esq. 
 
 10 in. by 12 in. — P. (about.) 
 
 190. A woman leaning on the half-door of a house, con- 
 versing with a peasant, who appears to have said something 
 which pleases her, and is presenting her a piece of gingerbread ; 
 the front of the house is adorned with a vine. The figures are 
 seen to the knees. 
 
 Now in the collection of Thomas Hope, Esq. 
 
 10 in. by 8 in. — P. (about.) 
 
 191. Ostade, with his wife and family. This interesting 
 picture represents the Interior of a handsome apartment ; on 
 the right and front of which is seated the artist, with his wife 
 by his side, whose hand he affectionately holds ; before them 
 are distributed five girls, two of whom are seated, while their 
 only son stands respectfully behind his father's chair. A young 
 man and a woman, supposed to be the painter's brother and 
 his wife, stand on the farther side of the group, in the centre of 
 the room. The dresses of the whole (with the exception of two 
 of the children, who are in gray) are composed of black silk, 
 relieved by white tippets, caps, and collars. This uniformity 
 of colour and dress exhibits the grave simplicity of the Dutch 
 character and manners, and shows how scrupulously correct 
 the artist has been in portraying the general as well as the 
 individual likeness of his family, and, consequently, of the 
 costume of the period. Engraved in the Musee. 
 
 This capital picture was valued by the Experts du Musee, in 
 
 1816, at 25,000 fs. . 1000Z. 
 
 Now in the Louvre. 
 
 24 in. by 28^ in. — P. 
 
160 
 
 ADRIAN VAN OSTADE. 
 
 192. Peasants assembled under a vine-trellis, in front of a 
 guingwette, or ale-house. The principal group is composed 
 of two men, and a woman ; the former appear to have been 
 gambling, and a dispute has arisen, which has induced one of 
 them to rise hastily from his seat (a form), which has, in con- 
 sequence, fallen over ; several cards lie scattered on the ground, 
 and others are on a tub, which serves for a table ; on the far- 
 ther side of it is seated the female, who, in the bustle, has care- 
 fully caught up the jug of liquor and glass. The quarrel 
 attracts the attention of a man, seated on a basket near them ; 
 while a fiddler, standing at a distance, continues to scrape his 
 instrument. Three men and a woman are near the door of 
 the house ; an old pump and a pail are on the same side and 
 front. Engraved in the Musee. 
 
 Formerly in the Louvre. 
 
 12 in. by 14 J in.— P 
 
 193. The Interior of an estaminet, with a company of ten 
 persons : the nearest of whom to the spectator is a woman with 
 a long glass of liquor in her hand, seated in a chair, and appa- 
 rently speaking to a man, who stands before her, with one hand 
 to his hat ; behind her is a man drawing liquor from a cask ; 
 and near him another, with a fiddle : on the opposite side are 
 a man (seen in a hinder view) and a woman with a child in 
 her lap, sitting on a form ; three more figures are at an arched- 
 top door, at the end of the room. Engraved in the Musee. 
 18 in. by ] 4 in. — P. 
 
 194. An Exterior. A company of five men and a woman, 
 disposed round a table, under a vine-trellis, in the court or gar- 
 den of a guinguette ; one of the former, who is seated on a 
 stool, in front, is in the act of taking a glass of liquor from his 
 comrade, who has risen from a form, with a pewter jug in his 
 hand, to present it : beyond these are four others, near a shed ; 
 
ADRIAN VAN OSTADE. 161 
 
 and at the side is seen a bagpiper, playing his instrument ; 
 and two persons, at the half-door of the house, listening to 
 the music. Engraved in the Musee Francois. 
 
 This, and the two preceding pictures, were obtained by 
 conquest in 1806 ; and restored by the same means in 1815. 
 18 in. by 15 in. — P. 
 
 195. Le Menage rustique. The interior of a room, with a 
 woman rocking a child in a cradle. 
 
 Valued by the Experts du Musee, in 1816, at 3000 fs. 1207. 
 Now in the Louvre. 
 
 196. The Interior of a peasant's cottage, with a company of 
 four boors, and a woman : one of the former, seated on a 
 stool, in front, with his back to the spectator, is playing a 
 fiddle ; a table is placed near him, on the farther side of which 
 are seated a man and a woman, and another man stands behind 
 them : the attention of the two former is directed towards a 
 merry fellow, who appears disposed to dance, and has a glass 
 of liquor and a jug in his hands, The room is illumined by 
 a large window, on the right ; under which is a boy looking 
 into a cupboard : a dog lying asleep, in front, and a variety 
 of picturesque objects add to the interest of the piece. 
 
 Now in the collection of Paul Methuen, Esq. 
 
 11 in. by 14 in. — P. 
 
 197. Companion to the above, represents boors quarrelling. 
 The composition consists of live men and two women, in a 
 cottage : two of the former have been gambling, and a quarrel 
 has ensued ; in the scuffle, a cask (which has served for a table) 
 is overturned, and one of them has seized his adversary by the 
 collar, and is about to strike him with his fist ; a third man is 
 interfering, to prevent mischief; while a fourth, who seems 
 vol. i. M 
 
162 
 
 ADRIAN VAN OSTADE. 
 
 eager to join in the fray, is held on his seat by a woman ; the 
 hubbub has attracted the attention of a man and a woman, who 
 are entering the room at a door in the middle : a dog barking, 
 and numerous objects, contribute to complete the picturesque 
 effect of the whole. These pictures are dated 1647. 
 
 Now in the collection of Paul Methuen, Esq. Corsham House, 
 
 and worth (the pair) 500 gs. 
 
 11 in. by 14 in. — P. 
 
 198. An Interior, with a group of three figures : a woman, 
 with a child in her arms, sits on the right, with her back 
 towards a window ; and opposite to her is a boor, seated on a 
 tub, with a basin of soup in his hand ; the third figure stands 
 on the right of the woman, leaning his hand upon the window 
 sill. The figures are seen to the knees. 
 
 Collection of Geldermeester . . 1800. . 4325 flo. 119/. 
 Exhibited in the British Gallery, 1826 and 1827. 
 Now in the collection of 4Iis Majesty. 
 
 13 in. by 12 in. — P. 
 
 199. The Interior of a room, on the right of which are five 
 men and a woman round a table ; the nearest of whom (to 
 the spectator) has a jug in one hand and a glass in the other, 
 and seems to be talking to his opposite neighbour, who has a 
 pipe in his mouth ; beyond the former is a fellow in the act 
 of blowing his nose, near him are two children playing at a 
 stool ; and behind the chair of the nearest boor is a dog 
 gnawing a bone. Dated 1656. 
 
 Exhibited in the British Gallery, 1826 and 1827. 
 Now in the collection of His Majesty. 
 
 15 in. by 12 in. — P. (about.) 
 
 200. An Interior, with a party of three men and a woman 
 round a table on the right : the nearest man is seated with his 
 back to the spectator ; the next to him is standing, playing on 
 
ADRIAN VAN OSTADE. 163 
 
 the fiddle ; the third man and the woman are seated on the 
 opposite side of the table, singing from a music-paper, which 
 they hold in their hands ; behind them stands a boor with a 
 pipe, and farther in the room are two children. Dated 1656. 
 
 Exhibited in the British Gallery, 1826 and 1827. 
 Now in the collection of His Majesty. 
 
 18 in. by 22 in.— V. (about) 
 
 201. Peasants regaling in front of a country ale-house; 
 several of them are ranged round a table, while others are 
 dancing ; and amongst the company is a jovial fellow, seated 
 in a corner, with a jug in his hand, looking at a boor dancing : 
 there are about fifteen figures in the composition, besides 
 others in the back-ground. Dated 1670. 
 
 Collection of M. Wassenaar Obdam, Hague, 1750. 2160//o 194/. 
 Now in the collection of Van Loone, Amst. and worth . 350/. 
 17 in. by 22 in.~F. 
 
 202. The Interior of a room with a large projecting chimney, 
 round which are disposed nine persons ; one of them is seated 
 in front of the fire, with a pipe in his hand ; his attention is 
 directed to a man, who stands with his back towards it ; next 
 to whom, and close to the chimney, is seated a child, a woman 
 with a glass in her hand, and a child standing by her, is 
 seated on the opposite side of the fire-place ; a variety of pic- 
 turesque objects complete the composition of this picture, 
 which is illumined by a window at the side of the chimney. 
 Dated 1656. Engraved by Visscher. 
 
 Now in the collection of M. Six Van Winter, Amd. worth 450 gs. 
 17 in. by 13 J in. — P. 
 
 203. The Adoration of the Shepherds. The view exhibits 
 the Interior of a stable, in front of which, and on the right, is 
 seated the Virgin, looking with affectionate attention at the 
 
164 
 
 ADRIAN VAN OSTADE. 
 
 infant, who lies in a crib near her, around whom are assembled 
 four men, a woman, and a child in adoration; St. Joseph 
 is seated behind the Virgin with a book in his hand ; and near 
 an arched door in the back of the stable are seen two figures 
 with an ass. Signed, and dated 16G7. This admirable picture 
 was painted in the artist's most successful time, and is finished 
 with extraordinary care and brilliancy of colour ; in addition to 
 these charms, it possesses the singular interest of representing 
 the portraits of the painter and his wife, in the characters of 
 J oseph and Mary ; the other figures personate members of 
 his family. 
 
 This picture was formerly in the possession of Madame de Reuver, 
 of Haerlem, 1736, when it was sold, with a small collection, for 
 40,000 florins, to the Prince of Hesse Cassel, from whose gallery 
 the chances of war in 1808, transferred it, with many others, into 
 the apartments of Josephine, at Malmaison ; at the distribution of 
 which collection it was purchased by Mr. Delahante, and sold to 
 J. Webb, Esq. ; from whom it passed to the present proprietor (in 
 1823), Chevalier Erard, Paris, and is correctly valued at 1000 gs. 
 18 in. by 16} in. — G. 
 
 204. The Interior of a room, in front of which, on the left, 
 are four peasants round a table, two of whom are engaged at a 
 game of tric-trac, while the other two stand watching the play ; 
 a little farther in the room is seated a fifth, leaning his elbow 
 on a chopping-block, and lighting his pipe; close to him 
 stands another, apparently talking to two women ; at the 
 farther end of the room are three persons round a fire ; and in 
 front lies a three-legged stool. Dated 1674. 
 
 Now in the collection of Count Perigaux, 1825, Paris. 
 12 in. by 10 in. — P. (about.) 
 
 205. Companion. An Interior, with a large chimney on the 
 left, in front of which are four figures ; the nearest of whom 
 is seated on a low stool, with his back towards the spectator ; 
 
ADRIAN VAN OSTAUE. 
 
 165 
 
 another is standing facing the fire with his pipe, and the 
 remaining two are seated ; in the opposite side of the room is 
 a long table, parallel with two windows ; near this end of the 
 table is a child with some cake in its hand, at which a dog is 
 wistfully looking; a little farther are two men playing at 
 tric-trac, and two others looking on ; and at the farther end 
 of the table are two more at cards. Dated 1674. 
 
 Now in the collection of Count Perigaux, 1825, Paris. 
 12 in. by 10 in. — P. {about.) 
 
 206. Under the shadow of some trees are seated two 
 peasants, one of whom is smoking, and the other preparing to 
 drink ; their attention is directed to a woman, who is leaning 
 on the back of one of the seats ; a gun and a pouch are lying 
 on the seat near them ; in the distance are four other figures' 
 and beyond them some picturesque cottages. This excellent 
 picture is dated 1671. 
 
 Now in the Mnsee at Amsterdam. 
 
 16 in. by 12 in. — P. 
 
 207. The Interior of a cabaret with three boors, two of 
 whom are seated at a three-legged stool, which serves as a 
 table ; one of them has a jug and glass in his hands, the other 
 is lighting his pipe, and a third is standing near a buffet, 
 filling his pipe. 
 
 Collection of Amsterdam Musee, sold by order of the Directors, 
 
 in a public sale 1828. . 1505 jio. 135/. 
 
 151 i n , by 12 J in. — P. 
 
 208. The Interior of a rustic room, with an arched-top door 
 at the side, and a company of eight persons, the nearest of 
 whom to the spectator are three men disposed round a table in 
 the middle and front ; one of them holds a jug in his hand, 
 and appears to be speaking to his opposite comrade, who is 
 lighting a pipe at a pot of embers ; the third is on the farther 
 
166 
 
 ADRIAN VAN OSTADE. 
 
 side of the table, tuning a fiddle; a child sits by the door eating 
 a cake, and a dog is watching her ; a woman, leaning on a 
 chair, stands near the table, and three other figures are at the 
 end of the room. This superlative picture is dated 1662. 
 
 Engraved in the Musee Erancais, by Bovinet. 
 Now in the Hague Gallery. 
 
 17 in. by 14 in. — P. 
 
 209. The Exterior of a picturesque cottage, overspread with 
 a vine, in front of which is a poor fiddler conducted by a boy ; 
 his music attracts the attention of a woman and two men, 
 who stand within the half- door of the house, and appears also 
 to delight a jovial fellow sitting by the side of the door, with 
 a jug in his hand ; three children and a dog are also near it, 
 and two other children are at the extremity of the group. 
 Dated 1673 ; also a perfect example of the master. 
 
 This and the preceding are engraved in the Musee 
 Napoleon, and by Bovinet, in the Musee FranQais ; they 
 were removed from the Louvre in 1815. 
 
 The above pair are worth 1200 gs. 
 
 Now in the Hague Gallery. 
 
 16 in. by 15 in. — P. 
 
 210. The Interior of a cabaret, with a company of peasants 
 assembled at a round table, amongst whom may be distin- 
 guished a butcher and a miller drinking together ; a mechanic 
 lighting his pipe ; and another sitting behind him asleep, near 
 a large window, which illumines the room ; in the back part 
 of which is a second company, and an old woman waiting 
 on them. 
 
 This picture is dated 1662, and may be classed among the best 
 works of the master ; its present value is about . . . 500 gs. 
 
 The above is probably the picture which was sold in the collection 
 of M. Hasselaar, at Amsterdam, in 1742, for . . 430 flo. 38Z. 
 
 Now in the Dresden Gallery. 
 
 15 in. by 13 in. — P. (about.) 
 
ADRIAN VAN OSTADE. 167 
 
 211. The Interior of Ostade's painting room, in which he 
 has introduced a portrait of himself, occupied before his easel. 
 Numerous objects appropriate to the art are distributed about 
 the room, which is brightly illumined by a large window ; 
 an ascent of a few steps, at the end of the apartment, leads 
 to a cabinet, in which is seen a man preparing colours. This 
 picture is dated 1663, and is of equal excellence with the 
 above, to which it forms a companion. A similar subject 
 occurs twice in the Catalogue. 
 
 Drawn in Lithography, by E. Allesson ; value about . 500 gs. 
 Now in the Dresden Gallery. 
 
 15 in. by 13 in. — P. (about.) 
 
 212. An Interior, with a company of sixteen figures, most 
 of whom are quarrelling and fighting; amongst them is a 
 woman pulling away a man, who has got his adversary under 
 him ; and near this group are a woman and a boy, holding a 
 man who is struggling, with a knife in his hand, to join in 
 the fray. Dated 1656. Engraved by Suyderhoef. 
 
 Now in the Munich Gallery. 
 
 16| in. by 13J in. — P. 
 
 213. A company of thirteen persons in a room, partaking of 
 the usual recreations of the Country ; the festive hilarity of the 
 scene is kept up by a fiddler, who is mounted upon an elevated 
 chair in the centre, and to whose music a couple are dancing ; 
 amongst the rest of the party may be observed a man seated 
 on a stool, pouring out a glass of liquor ; behind whom are 
 a man with his hat under his arm, and a woman with a long 
 glass of wine in her hand, sitting together ; and another man 
 standing by their side, with his hands behind him : a second 
 group are at a table, near a large window, at the end of the 
 room. Dated 1647. Engraved by Suyderhoef, and also by 
 Euters. 
 
 Now in the Munich Gallery. 
 
 16 J in. by \ i\ in.—Y. 
 
168 
 
 ADRIAN VAN OSTADE. 
 
 214. A party of two men and a woman, drinking together ; 
 one of the former is seated in front (with his back to the 
 spectator), holding a pitcher in his hand; the latter sits 
 opposite him, holding up a glass of liquor, and apparently 
 giving a toast ; the other boor stands on the farther side of 
 them. Half-length figures. Engraved by C. Visscher. 
 
 9 in. by 8 in. 
 
 215. A company of two men and a woman, the latter is 
 seated in front, with a music-paper in her hand, singing, 
 while one of the men accompanies her on a pipe. Half- 
 length figures. 
 
 Collection of M. Bruyn .... 1798. . 400 flo. 36/. 
 ^sow in the collection of Van Loone, Amsterdam. 
 
 12 in. by 10 in. — P. 
 
 216. A group of seven peasants assembled before a cottage, 
 under a lofty shed, at the door of which stand the hostess and 
 a man, and on each side of it are seated peasants smoking ; 
 four others are ranged round a table, which occupies the middle ; 
 two of them are seated playing at tric-trac, the other two stand 
 leaning on the table ; some cottages, and a group of four 
 figures in conversation, are seen in the distance. This is 
 described from a coloured print after a drawing by Ostade. 
 
 217. The Interior of a room, on the right of which are a 
 large window, and a door at the side of it ; between these is a 
 counter, at which a woman is occupied weighing something for 
 a man who stands opposite to her, and near whom are two 
 women and three children ; three other children, playing with 
 dolls, are on the left and front. Engraved by Chalon. 
 
 218. An Interior with two figures ; the nearest of them is 
 seated in front of a fire (which is burning on the hearth), 
 holding a pair of tongs in one hand, and a glass of liquor in 
 
ADRIAN VAN OSTADE. 169 
 
 the other, while his companion stands by his side smoking. 
 Engraved by Basan, entitled Le Passe-temps de VHiver. 
 9] in. by 7h in. — P. 
 
 219. The Itinerant Musicians. The composition consists of 
 six figures : the centre one is a boy playing on a fiddle, he is 
 accompanied by a man, who stands behind him, playing on a 
 hurdy-gurdy ; two youths and two children are by their side, 
 listening to the music. Half-length figures. Engraved by 
 Visscher. 
 
 Collection of His Excellency Baron Xagel. . 1795. 105 gs. 
 12| in. by 11 in. — P. 
 
 220. The Interior of a rustic cottage, with a window at the 
 side, an upper casement of which is open : a company of five 
 men, two women, and a child, occupy the room ; two of the 
 men appear to have been gambling at cards, which has ended 
 in a quarrel, and their knives are drawn, which they are only 
 prevented using by a woman and a man, who hold them apart, 
 whilst a third has seized a pair of tongs, to prevent farther 
 mischief. Engraved by Suyderhoef, entitled the Schnicker 
 Snee ; and also by A. F. David. 
 
 15 J in. by 13 J in. — P. 
 
 221. Les Bons Voisins. An Interior, with a party of three 
 mechanics, two of whom are seated at a little table, on which 
 are a glass, a pack of cards, and a pitcher ; the one nearest the 
 spectator wears an apron, and is leaning forward with his hand 
 on the table, in which he holds the glass, apparently listening 
 to his opposite friend, who has withdrawn the pipe from his 
 lips to speak to him ; the third figure stands between them, 
 rilling his pipe : in the back of the room is a man standing at 
 the half-door of the house, viewing the distant landscape. 
 The figures are seen to the knees. Engraved by Basan, under 
 the above title. 
 
 11 J in. by 9 \ in. 
 
170 
 
 ADRIAN VAN OSTADE. 
 
 222. A cottage, at the door of which is a woman teaching 
 a child to walk ; a peasant standing before her, about to 
 drink ; and another (peasant) seated with a pipe in one hand, 
 and a pot of embers in the other ; at a little distance from 
 these, is a party of five persons at a table, smoking and 
 drinking. Done in lithography, 1827. 
 
 Now in the Yienna Gallery. 
 
 13 in. by 10J in. — P. 
 
 223. The Interior of a cabaret, illumined by a large window ; 
 a company of thirteen figures, of both sexes, are variously 
 engaged, in smoking, drinking, and feasting, &c. &c. 
 
 Now in the collection of M. Van Sasseghem, Ghent. 
 
 17 in. by 22 in. — P. (about.) 
 
 224. Three old women feasting and drinking. Half-length 
 figures. Engraved by Suyderhoef. 
 
 (oval.) 
 
 225. An Interior, with two boors and a woman : one of 
 the former, seated in an arm-chair, has one arm round the 
 neck of the female, and the other hand on her bosom ; a little 
 table, on which are a cup, a pipe, a pot of embers, and a cloth, 
 is at his side ; the third figure stands behind. Engraved by 
 J. Visscher. 
 
 226. A female seated with a glass in her hand, which she 
 appears disposed to fill from a jug, held by a boor, who stands 
 at her side ; the gesture of the latter indicates that she has 
 already had enough : upon a table before them are a pipe 
 and a pot of embers. The figures are seen to the knees. 
 Engraved by Suyderhoef. 
 
 227. An Exterior view of a cottage, from a window of which 
 
ADRIAN VAN OSTADE. 171 
 
 a woman appears to be listening to three men, who are in 
 close conference below, while a fourth is entering the door. 
 Engraved by Vanden Steen. 
 
 228. Les Buveurs. A group of three Dutch topers, two 
 of them are seated by the side of a barrel, which serves for a 
 table, on which are a tobacco-box, a paper, and a pipe ; the 
 one nearest to the spectator is seated, with one hand on his 
 hip, and a glass of liquor in the other, and appears to be in 
 conversation with his opposite comrade, who has one hand 
 tucked in his breast ; the third figure stands on the farther 
 side of them. The figures are seen to the ankles. Engraved 
 by Basan, under the above title. 
 
 10 J in. by 8| in. 
 
 229. An old fellow habited in a cloak, with a hat on, lean- 
 ing upon a window sill, with a pipe in one hand, and a jug 
 
 in the other. Etched by 
 
 7 in. by 6 in. — P. (about.) 
 
 230. La Tabagie Hollandoise. The Interior of a large 
 room with an assemblage of fourteen figures, the nearest of 
 whom to (the spectator) is a mechanic, who has risen from 
 his seat (a form), and is pouring out a glass of liquor for a 
 jovial fellow, sitting near him with his hat on his knee ; 
 nearer the side are three men, two of them are seated close 
 to a fire ; a second group, composed of four figures, is farther 
 in the room, at the foot of a step-ladder ; and beyond these is 
 a party of five, three of them are playing at cards. This 
 capital composition is engraved by Janinet, from a coloured 
 drawing by Ostade. Dated 1673. 
 
 10^ in. by 13^ in. 
 
 231. A company of about sixteen peasants, assembled in 
 
172 
 
 ADRIAN VAN OSTADE. 
 
 front of a country ale-house ; amongst whom are a man and 
 a woman, dancing to the music of a hautboy and hurdy- 
 gurdy ; and nearer the front sits a jovial fellow, with his back 
 to the spectator, holding up his glass in one hand, and his 
 cap in the other ; another party is seen in the middle distance. 
 Engraved by Visscher. 
 
 8£ in. by 12| in. — P. 
 
 232. A view of a rustic cottage, built of boards, near the 
 door of which is seated a woman, suckling a child, and a man 
 standing near her, with a spade in his hand ; and at a little 
 distance from them are two children at play. Engraved by 
 Masquelier. 
 
 8 in. by 10 J in. — P. 
 
 233. The Interior of a rustic cottage, with a woman 
 scouring a pot, &c. &c. Engraved by J. Louys. 
 
 234. The Interior of a cottage with a large arched-top door 
 at the side, near which are a man (seated) reading a newspaper, 
 a woman (also seated) feeding a child, and another man lean- 
 ing on the half door (which is open), listening to the news. 
 Engraved by Janinet, from a coloured drawing by Ostade. 
 Dated 1.673. It is also engraved by William Baillie, 1768. 
 
 9 J in. by 8 in. 
 
 235. An Interior with two boors, one of whom stands with 
 his back to the fire, holding a pipe in one hand, and the other 
 hand tucked in his breast ; his companion is seated, leaning 
 his arm on the back of a chair, in the hand of which he holds 
 a jug. Engraved by W. Baillie. 
 
 236. The Interior of a room, with a window at the side, 
 
ADRIAN VAN OSTADE. 
 
 173 
 
 near which are two men and a woman round a table ; one of 
 the former, seated in a chair, appears to be reasoning with his 
 comrade, who sits on a form opposite to him, holding a jug in 
 one hand, and a glass in the other ; some cards lie on the 
 table. The woman is occupied winding flax; a triangular 
 stool stands in front, on which are a pipe and a pot of embers. 
 Engraved by Heudelot, entitled Le Jeu Interrompu. 
 
 11 in. by 9 in. — P. (about.) 
 
 237. Les Musiciens. An Interior with a party of two men 
 and a woman, one of the former (a merry toper, sitting in 
 front, with his foot on a cask, which serves for a table) is play- 
 ing a fiddle, and appears to be accompanied in the music by a 
 fat woman, seated on the opposite side of the tub, with a 
 paper in her hand ; the third figure stands between them, 
 holding a jug. The figures are seen to the knees. Engraved, 
 under the above title, by Basan. 
 
 12 in. by 10 in. (about.) 
 
 238. A picturesque country inn, in front of which are two 
 boors, the nearest of whom (to the spectator) is seated on a stool, 
 the other in a chair ; the former leans forward, to take a glass of 
 liquor, which the landlady, who stands before him,, is pouring 
 out ; behind her is a child : on the upper step of the door are 
 three other figures, two of whom, seated at a tub table, are 
 seen at the end of the house. Engraved by Suyderhoef. 
 15| in. by 14 in. 
 
 239. A peasant driving a pig from market ; in the distance 
 is seen a cottage, and several figures near it. Engraved by 
 Lewis. 
 
 240. A schoolmaster, habited in a black gown, and wearing 
 
174 
 
 ADRIAN VAN OSTADE. 
 
 a gray hat, seated in an arm-chair, with a table before him, 
 hearing a boy his lesson ; the child stands in front of the table, 
 with his back to the spectator, and another boy, seen in a front 
 view, with a book in his hands, is on the left side of him. 
 The composition consists of three figures, seen to the knees. 
 
 This excellent little picture is worth 120 gs. 
 
 Now in the collection of the Marquis of Bute. 
 
 8j in. by 7 J in.— P. 
 
 241. A group of three boors, round a little table, two of whom 
 are playing at backgammon, or tric-trac ; the one nearest to 
 the spectator, dressed in a red jacket, with gray sleeves, and a 
 red cap on his head, is standing up, and making a move in the 
 game, while his adversary sits opposite to him, smoking his 
 pipe, and watching his motions ; the third figure stands on 
 the farther side of the table, opening his tobacco-box. This 
 picture is of equal excellence with the preceding. 
 
 Now in the collection of the Marquis of Bute. 
 
 9-|- in. by 8 in. — P. 
 
 242. A landscape, with a lofty old building in front, the 
 entrance to which is by a flight of steps ; at the foot of these 
 are a woman with a child in her arms, seated on a form ; a 
 man standing before her, with his hands behind him ; another 
 man lolling on the form, and two children at play ; behind 
 the woman, are two men sitting on the steps, &c. Engraved 
 by Germain. 
 
 243. The Interior of a large barn, near the entrance to 
 which are three men and a boy ; two of the former are engaged 
 at cards, and one of them has risen from his seat to play ; the 
 boy is seated with an earthen pan in his hands ; the fourth 
 figure is on the farther side of the player, with a pipe in his 
 
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 ADRIAN VAN OSTADE 175 
 
 hand : a dog, a pig, and a great variety of suitable objects 
 are introduced. Engraved by Germain. 
 
 244. The interior of a large and lofty room, like a barn, 
 with a small window at the side, near which are a woman 
 sitting with a chaufferelte in her lap, and two children, one of 
 whom sits on the ground : three fowls and a pig are in the 
 front, and numerous picturesque objects are distributed about 
 the place. Engraved. 
 
 245. A lawyer in his study, perusing a deed. 
 
 Valued by the Experts du Musee, in 1816, at 2500 /*. 100Z. 
 Xow in the Louvre. 
 
 246. A Dutch toper at a window, with a pitcher in his 
 hand. 
 
 247. The Companion. A woman at a window, with a flax- 
 winder in her hands. Engraved by Facius, from pictures 
 formerly in the collection of the Rev. Mr. Balme. 
 
 248. A Concert. A company of four men and a woman, 
 disposed round a table, four of them are seated, and the fifth 
 has risen from his seat (a form), with a glass of liquor in his 
 hand, and appears to be waiting to compliment the musicians, 
 who are opposite to him ; the nearest to the spectator (seen 
 in a hinder view) is playing on a violin, while his left- 
 hand companion accompanies him with the voice ; the back 
 of the room is furnished with a bed, in a recess, and an 
 ascent of steps to another apartment. Engraved by J. de 
 Visscher. A similar subject, engraved by Liart and Heudelot, 
 is described, No. 65. 
 
176 ADRIAN VAN OSTADE. 
 
 Adrian Ostade painted a considerable number of draw- 
 ings in semi-opaque water-colours, finished with great delicacy 
 and care, and with a brilliancy and effect little short of his 
 pictures ; these are so highly esteemed by his countrymen, and 
 also by the refined connoisseur in this class of art, that they 
 bring prices equal to some of his pictures : one of his finest 
 productions in this style is in the possession of Messrs. 
 Woodburns, who are distinguished for their taste and judg- 
 ment in works of art, particularly for their rich collection of 
 drawings by the old masters. 
 
 The drawing alluded to represents the Interior of a room, 
 with a company of twenty-five figures, the nearest of whom 
 (to the spectator) is a woman seated on the right, with a child 
 standing by her ; she has turned round to a man, who sits 
 near, with a long glass of liquor in his hand ; towards the back 
 part of the room is a couple dancing to the sound of a fiddle, 
 played by a man elevated at the side, behind a happy group 
 of both sexes ; in the fore-ground are a few culinary utensils, 
 and a cat. A window illumines the end of the apartment. 
 Dated 1673. Valued at 130 guineas. 
 
 Some of this artist's drawings have been imitated in aqua- 
 tinta, coloured by Janinet, and more successfully by Ploos 
 Van Amstel. 
 
 Ostade etched fifty plates, the subjects of which are very 
 accurately described by Bartsch, in Le Peintre Graveur, 
 
( 177 ) 
 
 SCHOLARS AND IMITATORS 
 
 OF 
 
 ADRIAN VAN OSTADE. 
 
 Isaac Van Ostade was a scholar of his brother, Adrian 
 Van Ostade, whose manner he at first imitated, but afterwards 
 acquired a style of his own, which is perfectly original. 
 
 Cornelius Dusart was a scholar and continual imitator 
 of the style and manner of Adrian Van Ostade ; he represented 
 precisely the same scenes, and treated them in every way so 
 like the works of Ostade, that they are frequently sold under 
 that master's name ; indeed, some of the best pictures of Dusart 
 approach so near the quality of Ostade's, that they require the 
 experienced eye of a good connoisseur to discriminate them. 
 
 Cornelius Bega. This clever artist was a disciple of 
 Adrian Van Ostade, and was probably at first a close imitator 
 of his master, but he subsequently distinguished himself by his 
 tasteful compositions and superiority of drawing ; his colouring 
 is also very unlike his master's, being generally cold, and of a 
 leaden tone ; but, notwithstanding this defect, his pictures are 
 full of talent, and merit a place in the best collections. 
 
 Hendrick Martin Sorgh. He was born at Rotterdam, 
 in 1621 ; it is said that he learned the art of painting under 
 Teniers the younger, and that he sometimes imitated Brauwer. 
 
 VOL. I. N 
 
178 IMITATORS OF ADRIAN VAN OSTADE. 
 
 Be this as it may, the writer has seen some of this master's 
 pictures, which approached sufficiently near to those of Ostade's 
 to induce a belief that he attempted an imitation of them. 
 Sorgh was an excellent draftsman, and always disposed his 
 compositions in a most picturesque manner. The various 
 objects of still life, which he introduced in his subjects, are 
 painted with great truth, and masterly handling ; his colouring, 
 however, is weak, and his gradations imperfect, and in every 
 way vastly inferior to Ostade. 
 
ISAAC VAN OSTADE 
 
 W AS born at Lubeck, about the year 1617. He was 
 a disciple of his brother Adrian, whose style and 
 manner he at first pursued, and represented similar 
 subjects ; such as boors smoking and drinking, playing 
 at cards, quarrelling and fighting ; these he touched 
 with great freedom and spirit, and good effect ; but 
 being generally slight, and brown in colour, they are 
 considered of little value. He afterwards changed 
 his style of painting, and acquired one peculiarly his 
 own, and at the same time selected different subjects 
 for representation ; such as travellers halting to bait, 
 with their cattle, &c. at country inns, or views in 
 villages, and canal scenes under the aspect of winter ; 
 these he composed with picturesque effect, and painted 
 with infinite care, always expressing the detail of each 
 object with great truth to nature : his figures and cattle 
 are correctly drawn, and tastefully grouped; the colour- 
 ing rich, full, and sparkling. Pictures of the first 
 quality, by this master, are exceedingly rare, and pro- 
 portionably high in price, their excellence placing him 
 in the same rank with his brother ; and had he lived a 
 few years longer, he might possibly have acquired an 
 equally extended reputation. 
 He died about 1654. 
 
180 
 
 ISAAC VAN OSTADE. 
 
 A DESCRIPTION OF HIS PRINCIPAL PICTURES. 
 
 1. A Pair. One represents an estaminet. Engraved by 
 Pelletier, under the title of Les Plaisirs des Buveurs. 
 
 15 in. by 23 in. — P. 
 
 2. The Companion. A similar subject. Engraved under 
 the title of La GoUre des Buveurs. 
 
 Collection of Count de Yence . . 1760. . 260 fs. 111. 
 
 3. A view of the entrance to a village. On the right stands 
 a picturesque house with a tree at its side, near which a gentle- 
 man on a gray horse (seen in a hinder view) is passing, followed 
 by two dogs, one of which a boy is carressing ; and on the 
 opposite side are two pigs, near a rustic hovel : in the middle 
 distance are a number of villagers, and amongst them may be 
 observed a man examining a bullock, and a woman with a 
 yoke and pails, in conversation witli a peasant ; the spire of 
 a church rises in the distance. 
 
 Collection of Choiseul .... 1772. . 6700 fs. 288/. 
 
 This is unquestionably the chef-d'anivre of the artist : the colouring 
 is singularly rich and beautiful, and the composition and drawing are 
 perfect ; in execution it resembles the sparkling and spirited pencil- 
 ing of the best works of Paul Potter. The writer bought it of Mr. 
 Erard, at Paris, in 1823, and sold it to the Eight Honourable 
 Robert Peel, for 400 ys. 
 
 Exhibited in the British Gallery, 1824. 
 
 21 in. by 18 in. — P. 
 
 4. A view of a country inn, with adjacent houses. A woman 
 seated, spinning ; two men (one of whom is seated) ; a cavalier, 
 a woman leading a child, and other figures, are distributed 
 about the picture. 
 
 Collection of Count Dubarri . 1774. . 2310/k 92/. 10*. 
 
 — — R. de Eoisset . . 1777. . 3605 fs. 144/. 
 
 M. Boeuf (bought by Le Brun), 1782, 1200 fs. 48/. 
 38 in. by 49 in.— C. 
 
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 5. A view of a village, with numerous figures (about twenty- 
 six in all), chiefly consisting of men with waggons, and cavaliers 
 on horseback, stopping at an inn to bait : amongst them are a 
 woman, sitting in a four-wheel waggon, drawn by two horses, 
 and a man bringing a pail of water for the cattle. 
 
 Collection of R. de Boisset . . . 1777. . 14,999 fs. 600/. 
 
 M. Duruey (bought by Robit), 1791, 7401/k 2961. 
 M. Robit .... 1801. . 9020 fs. 361/. 
 28 in. by 40 in. — P. 
 
 6. A view of an inn on the roadside. A waggon, drawn by 
 a white horse, which is feeding at a trough, stands in front ; 
 and several men (amongst whom is an old fellow playing on the 
 flute), and a woman, with three children. 
 
 Collection of R. de Boisset . . . 1777. . 3645 fs. 146/. 
 
 M. de Calonne . . 1788. . 3600 fs. 144/. 
 
 19 in. by 22 in. — P. 
 
 7. A view of a public-house, at the door of which stands the 
 host, pouring out liquor for some travellers, who have halted 
 with their cattle to bait. A composition of more than twenty 
 figures. 
 
 Collection of P. de Conti . . . 1779. . 1220 fs. 49/. 
 
 M. Destouches . . 1794. 
 
 Valued by the Experts du Musee . 1816. . 20,000 fs. 800/. 
 Now in the Louvre. 
 
 40 in. by 52 in. — C. 
 
 8. The interior of a cottage, with a woman rocking a child ; 
 and a boor sitting near her. 
 
 Collection of P. de Conti . . 1779. . 712 fs. 28/. 10*. 
 16 in. by 13 in. — P. 
 
 9. A Pair. One represents a woman soaping linen ; and a 
 man warming himself. 
 
 12 1 in. by 16 in. — P. 
 
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 ISAAC VAN OSTADE. 
 
 10. The Companion. An old man at the fire ; and a woman 
 washing a child. 
 
 Collection of P. de Conti. . . 1779. . 1300 fs. 52/. 
 
 11. A Landscape, with a road skirted by a bushy hedge ; 
 at the side of which is a peasant lying down asleep, and a white 
 horse standing by him ; the trunk of an old tree rises among 
 the bushes on the right. 
 
 Collection of Nogaret .... 1780. . 900 fs. 36/. 
 
 St. Victor (by Smith) . 1822. . 1240 fs. 50/. 
 
 Now in the collection of William Beckford, Esq. 
 
 This little picture was painted in the artist's best time : it is 
 beautifully brode in colour, and carefully finished : the old tree is 
 remarkably natural. 
 
 There is a copy of it in the Louvre. 
 
 12 in. by 10 in. — P. 
 
 12. A Landscape, with a high road traversing it, and a little 
 brook with reeds growing in it, running in front. A man on 
 horseback, and a boy on foot, are driving some cows and sheep 
 along the road, by the side of which two peasants are sitting ; 
 and masses of trees and groups of figures are seen in the 
 distance. 
 
 Collection of Nogaret .... 1780. . 366 fs. 15/. 
 9 in. by 12 in. — P. 
 
 13. A peasant at the half-door of a thatched cottage, talking 
 to a traveller, who stands on the outer side of it, dressed in a 
 purple-coloured jacket, with a little bundle at his back, and a 
 leathern bag attached to his waist; a woman, with a child, 
 leaning upon her, is seated on the left ; and near her are a reel, 
 and a dog asleep. Engraved by J. Fittler. 
 
 Collection of Count de Merle . 1783. . 3140/*. 126/. 
 M. Destouches . . 1794. 
 
ISAAC VAN OSTADE. 183 
 
 Collection of M. Robit .... 1801. . 2540 fs. 102Z. 
 
 Valued, to Mr. Hibbert, at 250 gs. 
 
 Exhibited in the British Gallery, 1821. 
 Now in the collection of William Wells, Esq., of Redleaf. 
 18 in. by 13 in. — P. 
 
 14. A view on a canal in winter. A sledge, with a man and 
 a woman on it, drawn by a white horse, and driven by a man at 
 the side, is passing along on the right; and beyond it are three 
 persons on foot, and a cavalier on horseback, coming down a 
 road ; a man pushing along another sledge, with a basket and 
 barrel in it, is in the middle and front ; and near him is 
 another man : a large tree, stripped of its foliage, stands on 
 the left, near a house, against the door of which a man is leaning. 
 
 Collection of Count de Vaudreuil . 1784. . 6001 fs. 240/. 
 
 R. Jaubert, Esq. London, 1806 190/. 
 
 Now in the collection of Chevalier Erard, Paris. 
 
 43 in. by 45 in. — C. 
 
 15. A picturesque cottage, with a vine- trellis and some trees 
 in front. A peasant is holding a calf at the door, whilst another 
 is preparing to kill it ; and about a dozen children are standing 
 round, looking on. Engraved in the Poulain Gallery. 
 
 Collection of M. La Borde . . . 1784. . 800 fs. 32/. 
 
 Chevalier Lambert . 1787. . 900 fs. 36/. 
 
 14 in. by 16 J in. — P. 
 
 16. A Landscape. The foreground is occupied by a youth, 
 dragging forward a calf ; beyond him are a man on horseback, 
 accompanied by a woman carrying milk pails, through some 
 water, and a man driving a horse and cart : some buildings 
 and trees are seen in the distance. 
 
 Collection of Van Slingelandt, Dort, 1785. . 445 flo. 40/. 
 15 in. by 19 in. — P. 
 
184 
 
 ISAAC VAN OSTADE. 
 
 17. A peasant seated, smoking his pipe, with a jug before him. 
 
 Collection of Van Slingelandt, Dort, 1785. . 297 flo. '211. 
 10 in. by 8 in. — P. 
 
 18. A view before the door of a country inn. A woman, 
 with a child in her lap, is sitting on a flight of steps outside the 
 door ; a man, pumping water into a pail, and two children 
 playing near him, are on the left and front ; five men (one a 
 soldier, seen behind) are seated in different positions in the 
 middle, smoking and drinking; and beyond this group are 
 two carts, with the horses baiting; two men are taking 
 baggage out of one of the carts, in which a woman is seated ; 
 and another man is leading a cow towards the front. 
 
 Collection of Chevalier Lambert . 1787. . 1701 fs. Q81. 
 Now in the collection of Chevalier Erard, Paris. 
 
 38 in. by 48 in.— C. 
 
 19. A view of a village on the banks of a canal, in winter. 
 A man with a hatchet, a child with a stick, and a woman 
 with a basket, occupy the left fore-ground ; a sledge, with a 
 woman and a child in it, drawn by a white horse, is in the 
 second distance ; and on this side of it is a boy, pushing along 
 a little sledge : numerous other figures, skating, &c, complete 
 the composition. 
 
 Collection of Madame Bandville, 1787. — Sold, with a Berghem, 
 
 for . 7602 fs. 304/. 
 
 44 in. by 42 in. — C. 
 
 20. A view of a village inn, before which some travellers 
 are baiting : amongst them are two men and a woman in a 
 cart, drawn by a white horse, which they are watering ; and 
 two cavaliers, and other figures, are variously engaged. 
 Engraved by Longueil. 
 
ISAAC VAN OSTADE. 185 
 
 Collection of Beaujon .... 1787. ■ 1421 /*. 57/. 
 Again in the sale of Montaleau . 1802. . 2221 fs. 89/. 
 18 in. by 19 in. — P. 
 
 21. A view of a picturesque thatched barn, with vine 
 foliage growing about it. A man is sweeping within the door; 
 and a woman is seated before it, winding flax from a reel; she 
 appears to have just turned her head to speak to a man, who 
 is standing before her, with his hands behind him ; a dog, 
 lying down, is between them ; and a pig behind the man. 
 Engraved in the Le Brun Gallery. 
 
 Collection of Chevalier Lambert . 1787. . 4000 fs. 160/. 
 
 M. de Calonne . . 1788. . 3600/*. 144/. 
 16 in. by 14 in. — P. 
 
 22. A view of a road, with a country inn on the right, at 
 which some travellers are stopping to refresh themselves and 
 their horses ; and amongst them is a cavalier, mounted on a 
 gray dappled horse. 
 
 Collection of M. de Calonne . . 1788. . 2601/*. 104/. 
 18 in. by 24 in. — P. 
 
 23. A view of a road, with several houses on the left of it ; 
 and amongst them is a country inn, at which a post waggon, 
 drawn by two horses (one white), and a number of travellers, 
 with their cattle, have stopped to bait : a man warming him- 
 self, and three travellers reposing under a hedge, occupy the 
 fore-ground ; and two cavaliers are seen in the distance. 
 
 Collection of M. de Calonne . . 1788. . 4802 fs. 192/. 
 18 \ in. by 19 in. — P. 
 
 24. A Landscape. A coach, drawn by two horses, is seen 
 coming out of the gates of an hotel, on the right ; near which 
 are several figures. 
 
 Collection of M. de Calonne . . 1788. . 600/*. 24/. 
 9 in. by 11 J in. — P. 
 
186 
 
 ISAAC VAN OSTADE. 
 
 25. A view on a canal in winter. Several people, with 
 sledges, drawn by horses, and laden with merchandize, are near 
 some buildings on the right ; two figures, with a dog, are on 
 the left ; beyond them is a windmill ; and numerous skaters 
 are distributed at various distances on the canal. 
 
 Collection of M. Lenglier, 1788. 
 
 18 in. by 24 in. — P. 
 
 26. A Landscape, with a group of figures reposing on a bank 
 in front ; they consist of a woman with a child in her lap, a 
 boy seated by her side, and a man lying behind her ; a donkey 
 stands near them : about the centre of the piece are a man 
 carrying a dead cock, and a boy with a basket; and nearer the 
 front is a dog lapping at a puddle: on the right side, and second 
 distance, stands a cottage upon a hill, before which are some 
 travellers on horseback. 
 
 Collection of Due de Praslin . . 1793. . 5801 fs. 232Z. 
 Now in the collection of Chevalier Erard, Paris. 
 
 22 in. by 18 in. — P. 
 
 27. A view of a country inn, before which several travellers 
 are stopping to refresh themselves ; and amongst them are a 
 boy, with a basket on his arm ; and a lady on a black horse, 
 apparently speaking to some men. 
 
 Collection of Due de Praslin . . 1793. . 1363 /s. 55Z. 
 27 in. by 32 in. — P. 
 
 28. A Pair of Interiors. One with a peasant's family. 
 7 in. — P. (round.) 
 
 29. The Companion. A school of boys and girls. 
 Collection of M. Destouches, 1794. 
 
ISAAC VAN OSTADE. 
 
 187 
 
 30. A view on the shore at Scheveling ; with various figures 
 on the fore-ground : amongst them is a man, with his hands 
 crossed, looking at a woman, who is putting fish into a basket. 
 
 Collection of Wattier . . . . 1797. . 406 fs. 16/. 
 13 in. by 10J in. — P. 
 
 31. A view upon a canal in winter ; the banks of which are 
 enlivened with cottages and trees : numerous figures are dis- 
 tributed, at various distances, on the canal ; and amongst them 
 is a man, making a hole in the ice ; and near him are a woman, 
 a boy, and a sledge, drawn by a single horse. 
 
 Collection of M. Danser Nyman . 1797. . 1625 flo. 146/. 
 46 in. by 47 in. — C. 
 
 32. A view on a canal, in winter ; with a great variety of 
 figures skating : some trees, a rustic bridge, and four persons 
 in a sledge, drawn by a white horse, occupy the left ; and the 
 spire of a church is seen in the distance. 
 Collection of Marigny. 
 
 - Tolozan ... 1801. . . 3700 fs. 148/. 
 13 in. by 18 in. — P. 
 
 33. A view in a village, with a picturesque well in the middle, 
 and a variety of figures on the fore-ground, some of which 
 are playing at bowls. 
 
 Collection of Robit 1801.. . 4260 fs. 170/. 
 
 G. Hibbert, Esq. 
 
 Now in the collection of Chevalier Erard, Paris. 
 
 13 in. by 17 in. — P. 
 
 34. A view of a canal, in winter ; enriched with a variety 
 of figures, skating, &c. 
 
 Collection of Baron Nagel . . . 1795. . . .100 gs. 
 
188 
 
 ISAAC VAN OSTADE. 
 
 35. A view on a high road, with a large inn on the left, at 
 which travellers, with their cattle, have stopped to bait ; and 
 amongst them are a Dutch post- waggon, drawn by a white 
 horse, before which is a trough, and near it a man, with a sack 
 of provender : a lady seems disposed to enter the carriage ; and 
 a gentleman at her side stands ready to assist her ; a poor 
 cripple is near them, begging ; and at the side of the house 
 and near the front, is a group of four peasants, and a woman 
 standing in the middle of them, with a jug in her hand, 
 &c. &c. &c. 
 
 Collection of Geldermeester . . 1800. . 1400 fio. 126/. 
 Exhibited in the British Gallery, 1826 and 1827. 
 Now in the collection of His Majesty. 
 
 23 in. by 33 in. — P. 
 
 36. A view of some picturesque cottages, standing on the 
 summit of a hill on the left, with an ascent of rustic stone steps 
 to the top of it ; a brick wall forms a fence to the embankment 
 of the hill, and an archway of the same materials crosses a 
 road, and abuts against the wall ; at the side of which, and 
 near the front, are an old woman, keeping a stall with fruit and 
 vegetables ; another woman stands with a basket on her arm ; 
 behind whom are two boys and a girl, at play ; and upon the 
 hill above her is a woman seated, spinning ; a man, carrying a 
 basket, is descending the steps : a pig-sty, and various rustic 
 objects, are in the right side. An excellent picture, painted in 
 the artist's best time. 
 
 Collection of Van Leyden . . . 1804. . 2950 /s. 118/. 
 
 M. Eynders, Brussels, 1821. . 2056 fio. 185/. 
 
 Now in the possession of Mr. Emmerson. 
 
 23 in by 18 in. — P. 
 
 37. A Landscape, with travellers. 
 
 Collection of Sir S. Clarke, Bt. and G. Hibbert, Esq. 1802, 86 gs. 
 
ISAAC VAN OSTADE. 189 
 38. A view on a canal in winter. 
 
 Collection of Sir S. Clarke, Bt. and G. Hibbert Esq. 1802, 155 gs. 
 
 39. Travellers halting at a country inn ; amongst them are 
 a lady and gentleman mounted, a boy busy with three dogs, a 
 man sitting at the side of a skittle fence, with a glass of liquor 
 in his hand, and a woman, with two children, standing close 
 to him ; there are four horses, one of which is gray, feeding 
 out of a basket. Engraved by Wright. 
 
 Xow in the Stafford Gallery. 
 
 23 in. by 33 in. — P. 
 
 40. A village scene, with a great number of peasants, and a 
 waggon halting to refresh : amongst them is a fiddler, stand- 
 ing under a cluster of trees, playing his instrument. Engraved 
 by Finden. 
 
 Now in the Stafford Gallery. 
 
 21 in. by 29| in. — P. 
 
 41. A boy leading a calf. This is probably the picture 
 noticed in the Lambert collection. 
 
 Collection of Lord Rendlesham . . 1809. ... 47 gs. 
 
 42. A Landscape and figures. 
 
 Collection of Lord Rendlesham . . 1809. ... 58 gs. 
 
 43. A Landscape, with a large picturesque inn by the road- 
 side, at which numerous travellers have halted to bait ; and 
 among them may be observed two men on horseback, one of 
 whom, seen in a hinder view, is on a gray horse, the other on a 
 bay : nearer the front are two travellers, seated at a table, and 
 a woman attending them ; their attention is directed to an old 
 
190 
 
 ISAAC VAN OSTADE. 
 
 fellow playing on the hurdy-gurdy, accompanied by a boy on a 
 fiddle ; their music has attracted together a group of children. 
 In the middle of the fore-ground are two hogs near a trough, 
 lying on its side. 
 
 This capital picture of the master may be estimated at 500 gs. 
 In the collection of Paul Methuen, Esq., Corsham-house. 
 32 in. by 48 in. — P. 
 
 44. A Landscape, with a picturesque inn on the left, at 
 which a great number of travellers, with their cattle, have 
 stopped to bait ; the nearest of these (to the spectator) are a 
 man lying on the ground, another seated on the shaft of a 
 tilted cart, and a woman standing close to him ; farther are 
 three children at play, and beyond them a cart and white 
 horse, and two men behind it busy with luggage ; in the middle, 
 and close to the front, are a child in a pond, and a dog near it, 
 &c. &c. This picture is not only of the choicest quality, but 
 is also remarkably rich in figures and variety of scenery. 
 
 Collection of Prince Talleyrand, who gave for it 14,000 fs. 560/. 
 This was bought, together with the whole collection, in 1817, for 
 Messrs. Gray and Allnut. 
 
 Exhibited in the British Gallery, 1819. 
 Now in the choice collection of Alexander Baring, Esq. 
 33 in. by 43 in. — P. 
 
 45. A view of a canal and surrounding country, under the 
 aspect of winter. Two men are in front, one of them pushing 
 a sledge, laden with merchandize, and some children are playing 
 near them : numerous other figures are on the second-ground, 
 and amongst them is a man driving some persons in a sledge, 
 drawn by a white horse; close to which is a man tying up a sack. 
 
 Collection of General Verdier, 1810, (bought in) 8000 fs. 320/. 
 Now in the collection of Chevalier Erard, Paris. 
 
 36 in. by 48 in. — C. (about.) 
 
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 46. A Landscape, exhibiting a busy scene. A girl is milking 
 a ewe by the side of a road on the fore-ground, near her are 
 two sheep, and beyond them, and near a pond, are a pig and a 
 four-wheeled waggon, from which the driver has just taken the 
 horse (a white one, with its harness on) to be fed, and for 
 which a boy appears to be getting some corn ready, close to 
 him stands a man, looking on ; a cluster of three trees is in 
 the middle of the picture : the left, which is partly in shadow, 
 is composed of a piece of water, in which a dog is drinking, and 
 near it is a child. Beyond the water is a group of four figures ; 
 and still farther, a village inn, with two travellers before it : a 
 waggon drawn by one horse, and attended by a driver, is 
 going along the road, at the side of which a woman is seated. 
 
 Collection of M. S. Van Alpen, Rott. 1810. . 5050 jto. 454/. 
 Again in a sale, by Le Brim . . 1811. 13,000 fs. 520Z. 
 28 in. by 36 in. — P. 
 
 47. A winter scene, presenting a view on a river, with houses 
 and trees on its banks : sledges with horses, and numerous 
 figures, are distributed over the ice, &c. 
 
 Collection of M. Smeth Van Alpen, 1810. . 520 flo. ill. 
 42 in. by 57 in.—C. 
 
 48. A large Landscape. Numerous travellers, with their 
 waggons and horses, are stopping to bait at a country inn, a 
 short distance from a road on the right ; others are loading a 
 covered cart with baggage, which is drawn by a white horse. 
 Several figures are reposing near another cart, on the right, 
 and a milk-woman is standing by its side ; a young man and 
 a dog are on the left ; and some men loading a waggon, 
 which is drawn by four horses, occupy the second and third 
 grounds. 
 
 Collection of Muilman . . Amst. 1813. . 5050 flo. 454/. 
 32 in. by 42 in. — P. 
 
192 
 
 ISAAC VAN OSTADE. 
 
 49. A view of the country inn and some adjoining houses, 
 situate at a little distance towards the right from a high road 
 in the middle stands a cart, drawn by a white horse, which is 
 eating out of a trough, into which a man is cutting bread ; a 
 man in the cart is letting down a package to another man, who 
 stands at the back of it ; a little farther, and nearer to the inn, 
 is another cart, with three figures in it, drawn by two horses, 
 which an ostler is watering ; three men and a woman, and a 
 man lifting up a trough, are close to the inn ; and two boys 
 are on the road : the view terminates with the steeple of the 
 village church. Signed, and dated 1645. 
 
 Collection of Luc. Buonaparte (sold by Mr. Stanley), 1816, 231 gs>. 
 It was afterwards taken to Paris, and sold to M. Eynard, for 
 
 15,000 fs. 600/. 
 
 It then passed into the hands of the Count Pourtales, for the 
 same price ; and was bought with the Count's whole collection, by 
 the Writer, in conjunction with Mr. Emmerson, in 1826, and by 
 them sold to the present possessor for the same sum. 
 
 Monsieur Boursault 600/. 
 
 30 in. by 44 in. — P. 
 
 50. A large Landscape, with figures. 
 
 Collection of Henry Hope, Esq. . . 1816 99gs. 
 
 51. A Landscape. Two men are upon a hill in front, one 
 holding a white speckled horse, the other sitting near some 
 trunks of trees • and a man, with a waggon, and a black dog 
 running before it, are on the opposite side, in the distance. 
 
 Collection of Le Perrier .... 1817. . 2000 fs. 80/. 
 13 in. by 12 in. — P. 
 
 52. A view of the Exterior of a public-house. A woman 
 and a child are at the door ; three boors are drinking at the 
 
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 bottom of a flight of steps ; a fourth is behind them ; and 
 beyond him is a white horse, baiting. 
 
 Sale of J . F. Tiiffin, Esq. . . . 1818 200 gs. 
 
 Now in the collection of Count Perigaux. 
 
 20 in. by 14 in. — P. (about.) 
 
 53. A view on a canal in winter. A man splitting wood is 
 on the right, several persons are near a cottage, and the 
 artist's brother (Adrian Ostade) and his family are sitting in 
 a waggon drawn by a white horse. 
 
 Collection of M. D'Aubert . . . 1820. . 3510 fa. 140/. 
 
 37 in. by 44 in. — C. 
 
 54. A view on a canal in winter, with numerous figures 
 
 playing at some rural game. The masts of several vessels are 
 
 seen behind a village on the right ; and a man is driving a 
 
 sledge, drawn by a white horse, up the bank of the canal 
 
 towards a road, on which are two boys. Signed, and dated 
 1644 
 
 Collection of St. Victor (Smith.) . 1822. . 1005 fa. 40/. 
 12 in. by 16 in. — P. 
 
 55. A Landscape. A peasant, with a package at his back, 
 is standing talking to a woman and two men, who are sitting 
 by the side of a high road ; and beyond them are two travellers, 
 one of whom is mounted upon a white horse. 
 
 Collection of M. Lapeyriere . . 1825. . 1405 fa. 56/. 
 Now in the collection of M. Boursault, Paris. 
 
 18 in. by 13 in.— P. 
 
 56. A view of a little country inn, at which a gentleman 
 has just arrived, and dismounted from a gray cob horse ; his 
 back is turned towards the spectator, and he appears to be 
 
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 ISAAC VAN OSTADE. 
 
 giving his orders to a man, who stands before him, with a 
 can in his hand ; a trough, with hay in it, is placed before 
 the horse ; the hostess is at the door, taking up a child, which 
 has clung to her knees, as if frightened ; and a peasant sits on 
 the other side of the door, rilling his pipe : at the end of the 
 house, and leading to an adjoining cottage, is a flight of stone 
 stairs with two children at the foot, and a woman sitting down 
 spinning, and a man standing by her side, at the top of them ; 
 a pig, a dog, and some fowls are near some rude buildings or 
 sheds, on the opposite side : in front is a basket, lying on its 
 side ; the steeple of a church rises above the second cottage, 
 and some trees are standing at the end of the buildings. 
 Signed, and dated 1649. 
 
 Collection of Prince Galitschin, Paris, 1825. 13,150 fs. 526/. 
 
 t Joseph Barchard, Esq. 1826, (at Mr. Christie's) 545^s. 
 
 This excellent picture now adorns the choice collection of William 
 Wells, Esq., of Redleaf. 
 
 30 in. by 24 in.— C. 
 
 57. A view of a picturesque cottage on the banks of a 
 canal, in winter, with figures, &c. upon the ice. 
 
 Collection of Van Kronenburg, Loenen, 1825. . 855 flo. 77 7. 
 15 in by 18 in. — P. (about.) 
 
 58. An inn, of a picturesque appearance, by a road-side, 
 at which a higgler with a cart, drawn by an old gray horse, has 
 stopped to bait ; several travellers are seated at a table, under 
 a vine-trellis close to the house ; and a woman with a jug in 
 her hand stands near them ; in the opposite side is a boy 
 with two dogs ; beyond the cart are seen three other figures 
 approaching. 
 
 Collection of Mr. Smith . . 1828, (by Mr. Stanley) 135gs. 
 22 ml by 18$ in. — P. 
 
ISAAC VAN OSTADE. 195 
 
 59. A winter scene, representing a view on a canal, with 
 numerous figures skating, and otherways amusing themselves ; 
 several sledges laden with merchandize are on its banks ; and 
 in front of a public-house, standing on an eminence, are 
 travellers taking refreshments. Signed, and dated 1645. 
 
 Collection of the King of Bavaria . 1826. . 3000 flo. 227/. 
 24 in. by 32| in. — P. 
 
 60. An Out-door Scene. Near the side of a rustic cottage 
 are two boors, seated, and a woman, leaning upon a partition 
 behind them, listening to an old fellow who is playing the 
 fiddle ; on the right is a group of three children, also listening 
 to the music ; and close to the front are two dogs. 
 
 Exhibited in the British Gallery, 1826 and 1827. 
 Now in his Majesty's collection. 
 
 15 in. by 12 in. — P. {about.) 
 
 61. A view of a country inn, by a road-side, at which 
 numerous travellers, with their cattle, have stopped to bait ; 
 and amongst them is a waggon with a female in it, of whom a 
 cripple on the ground, with wooden legs, appears to be beg- 
 ging. The writer esteems this the second best picture that he 
 has seen by the master. It is dated 1654. 
 
 Now in the collection of the Duchess de Berri. 
 
 27 in. by 34 in. — P. {about.) 
 
 62. A view on a canal, in winter, over which are distributed 
 a variety of figures and cattle : on the right and front is a 
 sledge, drawn by a gray horse, which the driver is preparing 
 for a company to enter; farther is another sledge, with four 
 persons in it, drawn by a brown horse ; and in the middle and 
 front is a third sledge, with a boy in it, and another boy push- 
 ing it along. Dated 1644. 
 
 Now in the collection of Chevalier Erard, Paris. 
 
 23 in. by 30 in.— P, 
 
196 
 
 ISAAC VAN OSTADE. 
 
 63. Travellers, with cattle baiting at a country inn, which 
 stands on an elevation on the right, from which a road descends 
 towards the front ground ; on the opposite side is a high square- 
 shaped hill, covered with brush-wood, &c. &c. This is an 
 excellent example of the master, full of luminous effect. 
 
 Now in the collection of M. Van Loone, Amsterdam. 
 
 64. A Village Fair. The view offers the street of a village, 
 with large booths placed in front of the houses , amongst the 
 numerous villagers, who are distributed through the scene, is 
 a woman with a basket on her head, her hands upon her hips, 
 and her back to the spectator, in chat with two men ; near 
 whom is an old fellow being led away tipsy ; approaching the 
 front is a man with a barrow, selling mussels and dried fish ; 
 and on the opposite side are two men and a horse, near a 
 trough : a mountebank, holding forth to a numerous audience, 
 is seen in the distance ; and in the intermediate space is a 
 poor cripple without legs. 
 
 Now in the collection of Mr. Emmerson. 
 
 32 in. by 26 in. — P. {about) 
 
 65. A country inn, by a road-side, at which a man, in a 
 cart drawn by a gray horse, has stopped to bait ; a trough of 
 provender is placed before the beast, and the driver,, with a 
 glass in one hand and a jug in the other, is seated on a cask 
 in the cart; at the side of the house are two men and a 
 woman, one of the former sits on a tub, and a man stands at 
 the door of the house, in conversation with two others within 
 it. Engraved in the Musee Napoleon. 
 
 Valued by the Experts du Musee, in 1816, at 8000 fs. 320?. 
 Now in the Louvre. 
 
 21 in. by 17 in. — P. 
 
 66, A view on a canal in Holland, during a severe frost ; in 
 
THE HALT. 
 
 ISAJLC OSTADE. 
 
196 
 
 fSAAC VAN OSTADK. 
 
 63. Travellers, with cattle baiting at a country um, which 
 stands on an elevation on the right, from which a rofiul descends 
 towards the front ground ; on the opposite side is a high square- 
 
 ; ii 11, covere^^^MTOush-wood, &c. &c. 
 3K i i lent example <W4S#rift&lkr, full of luminous elf * 
 Now in the collection of M; Van Loone, Amsterdam. 
 
 64. A Village Fair. The view afters the street of a village, 
 with large booths placed in front of the houses, amongst the 
 numerous villagers, who are distributed through the scene, is 
 a woman with a basket on her head, her hands upon her hips, 
 and her back to the spectator, in chat with two men ; near 
 whom is an old fellow being led away tipsy ; approaching the 
 front is a man with a barrow, selling mussels and dried fish ; 
 and on the opposite side are two men and a horse, near a 
 trough : a mountebank, holding forth to a numerous audience, 
 is seen in the distance; and in the intermediate space is a 
 poor cripple without legs. 
 
 Now in the collection of Mr. Emmerson. 
 
 32 in. by 26 in.~~l>. <aW.) 
 
 65. A country inn, by a road-side, at I " 
 cart drawn by a gray horse, has stopped t< 
 provender is placed before the beast, and 
 glass in one hand and a jug in the other, i 
 in the cart; at the side of the ho;, 
 woman, one of the former sits on a tub, an 
 the door of the house, in conversation with 
 it. Engraved in the Musee Napoleon 
 
 Valued by the Experts du Musee, in I 
 Now in the Louvre. 
 
 21 in. by 17 in. K 
 
 66. A view on a canal in Holland, during a severe in 
 
 IncJ m in, in a 
 ban ; a trough of 
 \ er, with a 
 seated on a cask 
 I i wo men and a 
 I a man stands at 
 two others within 
 
 t 8000 fs. 3202. 
 
ISAAC VAN OSTADE. 
 
 197 
 
 front are two boys, pushing along a sledge, in whieh are two 
 other boys ; and on the opposite side are a man and a woman 
 skating together, and four boys, one of whom is seated on a 
 little sledge; more towards the middle is a man driving a 
 gray horse (with a sledge laden with casks) up a bank, 
 towards a house ; various other figures are distributed over 
 the scene. Engraved in the Musee. 
 
 Valued by the Experts du Musee, in 1816, at 20,000 fs. 800/. 
 Now in the Lonvre. 
 
 36 in. by 54 in. — C. 
 
 67. A merry rustic, with a jug of beer in his hand. 
 Now in the Musee at Amsterdam. 
 
 68. Travellers halting at a country inn, 10 refresh them- 
 selves and steeds. 
 
 Now in the Musee at Amsterdam. 
 
 69. A Landscape, with a picturesque inn, situate on the 
 summit of a hill on the right, with an ascent of steps to a 
 balcony in front of the first floor. Among a company of 
 travellers, who have halted to refresh, the most distinguished 
 person is a lady, habited in a scarlet robe, who has alighted 
 from her steed, and is approaching the inn ; near her are two 
 dogs ; and at a little distance off is seen a traveller arriving. 
 This is one of the few pictures which the master has finished 
 with studious care, and has united brilliancy of effect with 
 exquisite detail. 
 
 Now in the collection of Abraham Roberts, Esq. 
 
 26 in. by 20 in. — C. (about). 
 
( 198 ) 
 
 SCHOLAR AND IMITATOR 
 
 OF 
 
 ISAAC OSTADE. 
 
 C. De Hyeer (or^HEER.) The few pictures by this master 
 which have come under the writer's observation, were 
 sufficient to prove that he made the works of Isaac Ostade his 
 model for imitation ; he was probably a scholar of that artist. 
 
PHILIP WOUWERMANS. 
 
 This incomparable artist was born at Haerlem, in the 
 year 1620. His father, Paul Wouwermans (who was 
 but an indifferent painter), gave him the first lessons 
 in drawing, and afterwards placed him with John 
 Wynants, the most distinguished landscape painter of 
 the time, under whose tuition he acquired a perfect 
 knowledge of the principles of the art ; but his taste 
 and genius led him far beyond his master, who was 
 merely a landscape painter, and indebted to other 
 artists for the introduction of figures to adorn his 
 pictures. Wouwermans, observing his master's defi- 
 ciency, applied himself closely to the study of figures 
 and animals, particularly horses, in which he succeeded 
 so well, that he has far surpassed all other artists in 
 that line ; and instead of introducing them as auxiliaries 
 to his landscapes, has more frequently made them the 
 principal objects. 
 
 The subjects which he usually represented were 
 cavaliers, hawking or hunting ; horse fairs, stables, 
 farriers shoeing horses, inns, with halts of travellers, 
 marches of armies, skirmishes of cavalry, camp scenes, 
 and sea shores. He gave infinite variety and interest 
 to all his landscapes, by the introduction of buildings, 
 such as palaces, with noble porticos, and entrances to 
 mansions, picturesque inns, and stables — every thing 
 
200 
 
 PHILIP WOUWERMANS. 
 
 from his pencil is full of taste, and is handled with 
 admirable freedom and spirit, and the greatest delicacy, 
 truth, and tenderness of colour. His compositions are 
 rich, and well disposed ; the cavaliers and ladies, who 
 adorn them, have the air of persons of distinction ; 
 and, in the arrangements of his horses, every variety of 
 position may be observed. Nothing short of the most 
 consummate knowledge of the science, added to inde- 
 fatigable labour, could have enabled Wouwermans to 
 have produced such a number of pictures ; many of 
 them full of incident, and all excpiisitely finished. 
 
 The early pictures of this artist may be known by 
 a brown tone which pervades them, and by the meagre 
 and angular forms of the objects — this is called his 
 Bamboccio * manner. In his second style, although he 
 retained a little of the brown tone in his grounds, 
 and is sometimes foxy in the skies ; his colour is more 
 clear and brilliant, the touch broad and melting, and 
 in texture like enamel ; towards the end of this time 
 his pictures have more force, breadth, and effect, than 
 at any other period : this opinion is confirmed by refer- 
 ence to the dates upon two very capital pictures, one 
 of which is in the collection of M. V. Loone, at Amster- 
 dam, and is signed, and dated 1657. The other is in 
 the collection of the Prince of Orange, at Brussels. 
 Signed, and dated 1660. A third picture, in his first 
 manner, signed, and dated 1646, also establishes the 
 former opinion ; these are the only pictures which the 
 author has discovered with dates on them, although 
 his search has been diligent and extensive. 
 
 * On account of the similitude which his pictures, at this period 
 bear to those of Bamhoccio. 
 
/ 
 
 PHILIP WOUWERMANS. 201 
 
 In his last manner, his predominant tones are gray, 
 or what is termed silvery ; it was at this period that 
 the very capital picture, known by the title of Le 
 Colombier, now in the collection of Alexander Baring, 
 Esq., was painted; and also a very beautiful picture, 
 representing a view on the sea shore, now in the 
 collection of the Right Honourable Robert Peel, and 
 formerly the Queen of Spain's : this latter picture is 
 said to be the last which the artist produced. 
 
 Wouwermans died in 1668, ending a short life, 
 spent in incessant labour and application. 
 
 A DESCRIPTION OF HIS PRINCIPAL PICTURES. 
 
 1. A battle of infantry and cavalry, between the Turks and 
 Germans, &c. Dated 1656. 
 
 Collection of P. Klok 1744. . 760./^. 68/. 
 
 44 in. by 54 J in. — C. 
 
 2. A Field of Battle. The principal feature in the scene 
 exhibits a severe rencontre of cavalry, attacking and defend- 
 ing a bridge ; among the combatants may be distinguished a 
 soldier in scarlet, on a fine gray charger, firing his carbine at 
 a body of infantry ; and in the rear of the company is a 
 trumpeter sounding a charge. This is the largest picture 
 which the writer has seen of this master. 
 
 Now in the Musee at the Hague. 
 
 50 in. by 96 in.— C. 
 
 3. La Chasse a V Italienne. A landscape, with a hunting 
 party, composed of two ladies and a gentleman, in full gallop 
 
202 
 
 PHILIP WOUWERMANS. 
 
 up a hill in the fore-ground ; the gentleman, mounted on a 
 white horse, is blowing a horn ; beyond them are others, 
 arriving ; and on the spectator's right are a lady and a gentle- 
 man (partly hidden by an intervening hill), following a stag, 
 which is bounding before them towards a group of trees, 
 fenced with net- work ; upon the summit of the hill, on the 
 left, is a large pile of ruins; and on the opposite side, a 
 marshy soil, beyond which are a cottage and some trees. 
 Engraved by Le Bas, under the above title. 
 
 Collection of M. Meijers . Rott 1722. . 553 flo. 49/. 
 
 M. Du Pile . . . 1739. 
 
 29 in. by 45 in,— C, 
 
 4. Les Sangliers forces. A hunting party, consisting of 
 four gentlemen, well mounted, and two others, at some distance 
 off, galloping towards them, accompanied by numerous atten- 
 dants on foot, and a pack of hounds, in pursuit of wild boars, 
 two of which the dogs have caught, and the third is under the 
 trunk of a fallen tree, at bay ; the landscape on this side is 
 mountainous, and well wooded ; the heights are surmounted 
 by ruins, and an archway is pierced through the hill. 
 
 Engraved by Le Bas, 1741, when in the collection of M. de Vaux. 
 Collection of M. Meijers . . Rott 1722. . 902 flo. 81/. 
 
 M. de Vaux . . . . 1752. . 2992 fi. 120/. 
 29 in. by 45 in. — C. 
 
 5. A rabbit hunt and fishing party. 
 
 Collection of M. Meijers . . Rott. 1722. . 365 flo. 321. 
 
 6. Saint Martin dividing his cloak with a beggar. 
 
 Collection of M. J. de Koore, Hague, 1747. . 250 fio. 22/. 
 16 h in. by 14 in. 
 
 7. La petite Chasse au Cerf. A richly-wooded Landscape 
 
PHILIP WOUWERMANS. 
 
 203 
 
 with a large sheet of water on the right, and a hilly fore- 
 ground on the left side, the whole of which is occupied by a 
 hunting party, consisting of five gentlemen and two ladies, 
 with attendants and dogs, pursuing a stag, which has taken 
 to the water; two other sportsmen are coming from the 
 opposite side of the river ; and in front is a servant, on foot, 
 holding a dog. Engraved in the Musee, by Daudet ; and also 
 in Moyreau's collection. 
 
 Collection of M. Quintin de Lorangere, 1744 (sold separately) 
 
 1050 /*. 42/. 
 
 B. De Gagny . . . 1776. . 6620 fs. 265/. 
 
 Count de Vaudreuil . 1784. . 9000 fs. 360/. 
 
 Valued by the Experts du Musee 1816. . 10,000 fs. 400/. 
 Now in the Louvre. 
 
 11 in. by 15 J in. — Cop. 
 
 8. The companion. La Cascade. A landscape, half of 
 which, on the right, is composed of high rocky scenery, with 
 a cascade rushing through a ravine, and falling on the fore- 
 ground ; the middle distance is traversed by a rustic wooden 
 bridge, beyond which are seen some buildings, on the summit 
 of a high hill ; at the side of the rock is a hilly road, which a 
 loaded waggon, drawn by five horses, is descending; the 
 foremost horse has a man on its back, and is drinking in the 
 stream ; nearer the left side are eight figures and two laden 
 mules, one of which is lying down with its burthen ; clusters 
 of light shrubby trees grow upon the summit of the rocks, in 
 the middle of the scene. Engraved by Moyreau, under the 
 above titles, Nos. 13 and 14. 
 
 Collection of Countess de Verrue, 1737, 1400 fs. (the pair) 56/. 
 
 - Tugny Crozat, 1751, 1860/*. (sold separately), 75/. 
 Now in the Dresden Gallery. 
 
 11 in. by 15 J in. — Cop. 
 
 9. LEcurie. A view of the Interior of a spacious remise, 
 or stable, with a large arched-top entrance on the right, and 
 
204 
 
 PHILIP WOUWERMANS. 
 
 an outlet at the farther side, through which are seen two men 
 on a load of hay ; near this part is a group of four horses, 
 feeding at a trough ; and on this side of it is a fifth, lying 
 down ; on the middle fore-ground is a boy, holding a white 
 horse, whilst its rider (a cavalier) pulls up his boot ; close to 
 them is another gentleman, mounted on a brown horse ; and 
 a third, to whom the host is lifting up his hat, is just leaving 
 the stable ; on the opposite side is a woman, seated near a 
 little fire, with a child on her lap ; and behind her are 
 two children, with a goat, &c. &c. An excellent example, 
 worth 400#s. 
 
 Now in the Dresden Gallery. 
 
 19 in. by 24 in.— P. 
 
 10. The Companion. Fetes et Adieux des Chasseurs. A 
 rendezvous of huntsmen, with seven horses before a countiy 
 mansion ; in the middle is a fine white spotted horse, upon 
 which a woman, on the farther side, is holding a child ; 
 behind her is another horse, which a gentleman is in the act 
 of mounting ; near the steps of the house is a cavalier, taking- 
 leave of a lady in a most respectful manner ; and near them, 
 but more in front, is a dwarf page, with a hawk on his hand ; 
 on the opposite side are a man with a basket of poultry on 
 his arm, and a woman with another basket, containing flowers, 
 on her head. Engraved by Moyreau, Nos. 15 and 16, under 
 the above titles. 
 
 Collection of Countess de Verrue, 1737, 2500 fs. (the pair) 100/. 
 
 The latter was also sold with another companion, hereafter 
 described, under the title of UArrivee des Chasseurs, in the collec- 
 tion of Montribloud, 1784, for 7452 fs. 298/.; and again with a 
 sea-port, in the collection of Boisset, for 10,666 fs. 426/. ; and in 
 the Poulain, 1803, for • . ....... 12,100 fs. 484/. 
 
 19 in. by 24 in, 
 
 11. Le Cabaret. A party of sportsmen, five in number; 
 two of whom have dismounted, and are refreshing themselves 
 and their cattle at a country inn, which appears to have once 
 
PHILIP WOUWERMANS. 
 
 205 
 
 formed part of a handsome house ; one of the gentlemen is 
 taking liberties with a maid-servant : on the opposite side, and 
 in front, is a boat on a river, in which five boys are bathing. 
 
 Now in the collection of the Duchess de Berri, Palais Bourbon. 
 6| in. by 9 J in. — Cop. 
 
 12. The Companion. La Fontaine des Chasseurs. A pic- 
 turesque landscape, with a cabaret on the left, in front of which 
 is a rustic portico, formed of poles, and covered with an over- 
 spreading vine ; under it are two gentlemen on horseback ; 
 nearer the spectator is an old tree, with a pigeon-house in it ; 
 and on this side of the tree a fountain, at which a gentleman 
 is watering his horse ; near him are two dogs, drinking ; on the 
 middle fore-ground are a lady and a gentleman on horseback, 
 followed by a man with dogs and hawks : and another man, on 
 horseback, leading a laden mule ; near the lady are a woman, 
 with a basket on her arm, and a man by her side, taking off 
 his hat : and at a little distance from them, in front, is a 
 woman seated on the ground, suckling her child. Engraved 
 by Moyreau, Nos. 11 and 12, under the above titles. 
 
 Collection of Countess de Verrue . 1737. . 3775 fs. 151/. 
 
 Now in the collection of the Duchess de Berri. 
 These pictures are of excellent quality. 
 
 6J in. by 9J in. — Cojx 
 
 13. Le grand Marehe aux Gkevaux. A Landscape, exhibit- 
 ing a view over an open country, with a river in the middle 
 distance. The whole of the fore-ground is covered with figures 
 and horses, the most conspicuous amongst which is a man on a 
 prancing white horse, followed by another with a long whip in 
 his hand, evidently showing off his steed to a gentleman on a 
 dark horse ; near the latter are a mare, lying down, and a foal 
 at her side. This very capital picture is of the highest quality 
 and beauty; it is painted in the artist's third, or clear manner, 
 Engraved by Moyreau, No. 18, under the above title. 
 
 R. de Boisset 
 Praslin . 
 
 1777. . 7799 fs. 312Z. 
 1793. .12,000/5. 480/. 
 
206 
 
 PHILIP WOUWERMANS. 
 
 Collection of Countess de Verrue . 1737. . 2001 fs. 80/. 
 
 DeGaignat . . . 1768. . 14,560 fs. 582/. 
 
 M. Robit .... 1801. .16,150/^. 646/. 
 
 Now in the collection of the Duchess de Berri, and worth 1200*7*. 
 24 in. by 33 in. 
 
 14. La grande Ghasse an Cerf. A Landscape, with a magni- 
 ficent mansion on the banks of a river, which traverses the 
 whole scene : in the fore-ground is a numerous party of ladies 
 and gentlemen on horseback, pursuing two stags, one of which 
 the dogs have caught ; and the other a gentleman is attempt- 
 to spear. About the middle, and near the front, are two 
 women, one with a can at her back, the other driving a flock 
 of sheep out of the huntsmen's way. This excellent produc- 
 tion is worth 1000^s. 
 
 Now in the Dresden Gallery. 
 
 26 in. by 48 in.— C. 
 
 15. The Companion. Quartier-Gen&ml de VArme'e Hollan- 
 doise. This very capital picture presents a view over an exten- 
 sive country, intersected by a river (probably the Khine), on 
 the farther side of which are numerous boats and vessels, and 
 on its banks are tents, and a multitude of figures ; the land 
 here rises into a lofty mountain, on the summit of which is a 
 castle : the whole of the opposite side is occupied by a corps 
 of cavalry, commencing its march. Engraved by Moyreau, 
 Nos. 19 and 20, under the above titles. 
 
 Collection of Countess de Verrue . 1737. . 5036 fs. 201/. 
 Now in the Dresden Gallery, and of equal value with the pre- 
 ceding. 
 
 26 in. by 48 in.— C. 
 
 16. L'Arrive'e des Chasseurs. The arrival of a hunting 
 party, consisting of two ladies and a gentleman ; the latter of 
 whom has dismounted from a white speckled steed, and has 
 left it to the care of a boy, in order to present a hare to a young 
 lady, who stands upon the steps of a mansion, gathering a 
 
PHILIP WODWERMANS. 207 
 
 flower from a pot placed upon a side wall, on which a woman 
 and a child are also seated ; behind the lady stands a little negro 
 with a parasol ; several persons are on the steps, and on the 
 wall behind ; on the same side, and in front, are two gentlemen, 
 reposing on the ground ; and near them lie two dead fawns and 
 a heron ; on the opposite side are a man, with a woman and a 
 child, and a dwarf giving something to the man ; one of the 
 attendants is arriving on horseback, leading the sumpter-mule ; 
 and others, on foot, are bringing up the hawks and dogs. 
 
 Collection of Valkenburg Rott. 1731, (separately) 875 Jio. 781. 
 
 Lormier . . . 1763, (ditto) 1200.//o. 108/. 
 
 Eobit . . . Paris, 1801. . 2520 ft. 101/. 
 Now in the collection of the Duchess de Berri. 
 
 18 in. by 24 in. — P. 
 
 17. The Companion. La Boutique du Marshal. A Land- 
 scape, with a picturesque house on the left, built upon some old 
 brick arches, entered by an ascent of stone steps, on this side 
 of which is a vault, cut out of a rock, serving as a forge for a 
 farrier : in front of these buildings are several people at work ; 
 amongst them is a man in the act of striking a blow on an 
 anvil, close to which sits a boy, apparently holding the iron for 
 him; a cavalier is looking on, whilst the farrier fits a shoe on one 
 of his horse's hind feet ; two men are assisting the smith in the 
 operation ; and farther towards the middle is another gentleman 
 having one of his steed's fore-feet examined : a party of 
 travellers are reposing at the road-side. Engraved by Moyreau, 
 Nos. 17 and 21, under the above titles. 
 
 Collection of Countess de Verrue 1737. . 2502 fs. 100/ 
 Sold separately, in the collection of Prince Kubempre, 1765. 
 Now in the Dresden Gallery. 
 
 18 in. by 24 in. — P. 
 
 18. Une grande Chasse a VOiseau. This capital picture pre- 
 sents an extensive view over a country, varied with hills, woods 
 and rivers, on the banks of which, in the middle distance, is a 
 
208 
 
 PHILIP WOUWERMANS. 
 
 fortified town : the whole of the fore-ground is occupied by a 
 numerous assemblage of ladies and gentlemen on horseback 
 and attendants on foot, enjoying the amusement of hawking ; 
 in front is a lady seated on the banks of a stream, to whom a 
 gentleman is presenting some fruit, which he has taken from 
 a basket, held by a female servant. Engraved by Moyreau, 
 No. 5, under the above title. 
 
 Collection of Countess de Verrue . . 1737. 1500/5. 60/. 
 Afterwards brought to England, and sold in a public sale, by 
 
 Langford, 1776, for 100 gs. 
 
 28 in. by 42 in.—C. 
 
 19. Le Pent an Foin. A view of a canal, on which is a 
 boat, laden with hay ; and on the top of it is a man, lifting up 
 a quantity with a fork, near this is a waggon, also loaded 
 with hay, on the top of which are a man and a child ; a peasant, 
 on horseback, is just entering the water, with a dog at his side, 
 and near him stands an unharnessed horse ; two boys are at 
 the head of the boat, and a man is alongside of it on shore. 
 Engraved by Moyreau, No. 58, under the above title. 
 
 Collection of Van Huls . . Hague, 1737. . 680 /o. 61/. 
 
 13J in. by 16 \ in. 
 
 20. The Companion. Sportsmen hawking. 
 
 Collection of Chevalier de la Roque 1 745. . 280 flo. 25/. 
 13 J in. by 16 \ in. 
 
 21. A Landscape, in which is introduced the subject of 
 Elisha, mocked by children. 
 
 Collection of Chevalier de la Roque 1745. . 220 fs. 9Z. 
 
 22. Les Adieux. A hunting party, composed of a lady and 
 two gentlemen : the former mounted, and taking leave of her 
 
PHILIP WODWERMANS. 209 
 
 child, which a maid-servant holds up to her ; a little dog is 
 jumping up at the side of her steed ; the middle horse is hand- 
 somely caparisoned, and its rider stands on the farther side 
 of it ; the third gentleman is on the left, mounted on a brown 
 horse, with a hawk on his left hand ; and at his side is a negro, 
 with two clogs ; beyond these are seen the falconer, with hawks 
 and dogs : an ancient country mansion, with an ascent of stone 
 steps, and a fragment of a column at the side of them, occu- 
 pies the left ; a gentleman stands on the top of the steps, and 
 a traveller is seated at the base. Engraved by Laurent, under 
 the above title : this is a dark picture. 
 
 Collection of Chevalier de la Eoque, Paris, 1745. 430 fs. 17/. 
 Now in the collection of M. Danoot, Brussels, 1828. 
 
 13| in. by 16^ in. — P. 
 
 23. A Landscape, with a hawking party : amongst them is a 
 man watching the flight of a bird. 
 
 Collection of M. Valkenburg, Amst. 1731. . 370 flo. 33/. 
 
 Chevalier de la Eoque 1745. . 192 fs. 81. 
 
 20 in. by 29 in.— C. 
 
 24. Z' Apparition de UAnge aux Bcrgers. An angel appear- 
 ing in the clouds to the shepherds. On the middle fore-ground 
 are two horses standing, and an ass lying down ; and in the 
 distance some sheep. Engraved by Beaumont, under the 
 above title. 
 
 Collection of M. Popta . Amst. 1697. . 320 flo. 29/. 
 
 Due d'Orleans . . 1749. 
 
 Count de Vence . . 1750. . 377 fs. 15/. 
 
 Again in Panne's sale . . . . 1819 95 gs. 
 
 A picture representing the above subject is in the collection of 
 M. Van Sasseghem, at Ghent. 
 
 16 in. by 13f in. — P. 
 
 25. A view of a smith's shop ; in front of which is a boy 
 holding a white horse, whilst the farrier shoes it ; near this 
 VOL. i. p 
 
210 PHILIP WOUWERMANS. 
 
 group stands a child ; and beyond it is the smith's shop, in 
 which is seen a man working at the anvil. 
 
 Collection of Paillet 1777. . 1000 /*. 40?. 
 
 12J fa m b y 151 in.—F. 
 
 26. La petite Foire aux Chevaux. A Landscape, with pic- 
 turesque buildings in the middle distance and a pond on the 
 right, in which a man is watering two horses : the whole of 
 the opposite side is occupied by figures and horses ; three of 
 the latter stand round a trough, into which a man is putting 
 hay, and a fourth is lying down in front ; close to the side is 
 a cavalier, apparently bargaining with a dealer for a grey 
 horse, that stands near them. Engraved by Moyreau, No. 33, 
 under the above title. 
 
 Collection of Coders (sold separately) 1789. . 2$51 fs. 94Z. 
 Valued by the Experts du Musee, in 1816, at 6000 fs. 240/. 
 Now in the Louvre. 
 
 14 in. by 18 in. — P. 
 
 27. The Companion. Marche a" Amide. A view of a bold 
 and hilly country, through which an army, chiefly consisting of 
 infantry and artillery, is marching ; some cavalry bring up the 
 rear : immediately in front stands a halberdier, with his hat off, 
 saluting a general officer, as he passes on a fine white charger ; 
 and very near him is an ensign, also on horseback. These 
 pictures are of excellent quality, being the production of the 
 artist in his second manner. Engraved by Moyreau, No. 69. 
 
 Collection of P. de Carignan . . 1738. 
 
 — Marquis de Brunoy . 1749. (bought by Dubois) 
 
 the pair 6600 fs. 264/. 
 
 Beaujon .... 1787. . 4850. fs. 194/. 
 
 Solirene (separately) 1778. . 6000 fs. 240/. 
 
 Now in the collection of M. Vaklou, Paris . worth 300 gs. 
 14 in. by 18 in. — P. 
 
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 28. A Pair. One represents cavaliers stopping at the door 
 of a cabaret, situate in an open landscape, with a varied and 
 beautiful distance. 
 
 15 J in. by 22 in. — P. 
 
 29. The Companion. A Landscape, with figures, both horse 
 and foot ; some of which appear to be speaking to a woman, 
 near a fountain. 
 
 Collection of Marquis de Brunoy (Dubois), 1749. 5409/*. 216/. 
 151 i nm by 22 in. — P. 
 
 30. Accident de Voyage. A Landscape, with a high broken 
 bank on the right, on which are two trees, the nearest old 
 and withered, and a pool of water in front of it. The fore- 
 ground is occupied by a group of three travellers, with horses, 
 only one of whom is mounted ; another, the farthest from the 
 spectator, is leading his horse, which is laden ; the third horse 
 is stripped of its saddle, and his master is on his knees, mend- 
 ing it : several other figures are seen arriving. Engraved by 
 Cochin, under the above title. 
 
 12 in. by 13 in. — P. 
 
 31. The Companion. Le Voyageur altere. A Landscape, 
 with a bare hill, on the summit of which is a man, seated on 
 the ground, with two dogs ; in the middle are two horses, the 
 farther one laden, the other (a gray) mounted by a traveller, 
 who is drinking out of a large jug, which a woman, with a 
 child in her arms, has handed to him ; behind her is a dog, 
 getting up to a pail, that stands upon a stool ; and on this 
 side of her lies another dog. Engraved by Beaumont, under 
 the above title. 
 
 Collection of Count de Yence . . 1750. . 700 4- 28/. 
 12 in. by 13 in. — P. 
 
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 PHILIP WOUWERMANS. 
 
 32. Le Travail du Marechal. A picturesque farrier's shop, 
 with a machine before it, into which horses are put to be shod ; 
 three cavaliers, two of whom are dismounted, are stopping with 
 their horses in front of the house ; near them is the farrier, 
 who is lifting up one of the fore-legs of a fine restive horse, 
 which his man holds by the nose ; in front of this group is a 
 boy with his hoop, and a dog ; and more to the left are three 
 geese. Engraved by Moyreau, No. 53, under the above title. 
 
 Collection of Crozat de Tugny, 1751. 
 
 13 in. by 18 in. — P. 
 
 33. La Diligence Hollandoise. A Landscape, traversed by 
 a canal, on which is a ferry-boat, with three persons in it : on 
 the right stands an inn, at which a post- waggon, drawn by two 
 horses, has stopped, and a cavalier is assisting a lady to alight 
 from it; near them is a dismounted horse drinking out of a pail ; 
 numerous figures are variously distributed round the house ; 
 on the opposite side is a woman with a brass milk-can, sitting 
 on the ground ; and near her, on the banks of the canal, are 
 three sheep. Engraved by Moyreau, No. 55, under the above 
 title. 
 
 Collection of M. Crozat de Tugny, 1751. 
 
 18 in. by 24 in. — P. 
 
 34. Port de Mer. A view of a sea-port, with the ruins of 
 a tower on the left, connected by an archway with some houses, 
 close to which is a group of men gambling ; near them lie 
 several packages of goods ; a lady and a gentleman, in conver- 
 sation, stand by the sea-side ; and behing them is a boy, holding 
 a gray horse ; at a little distance from the shore lies a covered 
 boat. Engraved by Moyreau, No. 72, under the above title. 
 
 Collection of M. Meijers . Rotl. 1722. . 305 /o. 27/. 
 
 Julienne .... 1767. . 2701 fs. 108/ 
 
 19 in. by 26 h in. 
 
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 PHILIP WOUWERMANS. 213 
 
 35. La Fontaine dc Bacchus. A Landscape, with the por- 
 tico of a noble country mansion on the left, from which a lady, 
 preceded by a little dog, and followed by her maid, is descend- 
 ing ; a dismounted huntsman is approaching, to present her 
 with a hare, which he carries in one hand, whilst with the 
 other he holds his horse's bridle ; behind his horse are two 
 others, the farthest of which is a brown one, with a rider on 
 its back ; the nearest, a white one, is held by a boy, whilst its 
 rider, who stands near, has his boot-tops undone by a page ; 
 more to the right is a servant on horseback, leading a mule 
 laden with game; and beyond him is another horse, from which 
 two men are taking game and baggage : on the opposite side 
 is a fountain, adorned with an infant Bacchus seated on a cask, 
 supported by Cupids pouring water out of a vase ; some of 
 which a page is catching in his hat, and two dogs are drinking 
 at the trough. 
 
 Now in the Dresden Gallery, and worth 330 gs. 
 
 17 in. by 24 in. — P. 
 
 36. The Companion. Depart pour la Chasse aux Chiens 
 couchans. A view of a gentleman's park and pleasure grounds, 
 with a fountain in the middle distance ; and beyond it a river, 
 bounded by high hills : on the fore-ground, near the antique 
 entrance to a mansion, are six horses, only one of which is 
 mounted ; the others are held by grooms, and appear to be 
 waiting for their riders, one of whom is seen descending the 
 steps of the house : several couples of dogs, and two boys 
 attending them, complete the composition. 
 
 Engraved by Moyreau, Nos. 22 and 23 under the above 
 titles, when in the collection of M. Fonspertius, 1737; in whose 
 sale they were purchased by the Due d'Orleans. 
 
 Now in the Dresden Gallery, and worth 350 gs. 
 
 17 in. by 21 in. — P. 
 
 37. EEcurie Hollandoise. The Interior of a large stable, 
 or remise, in which are six horses and ten figures ; the nearest 
 
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 PHILIP WOUWERMANS. 
 
 of these (to the spectator) are a boy riding a goat, which another 
 boy is driving, preceded by a girl on a hobby horse ; beyond 
 these are a gentleman on a gray horse, quitting the stable ; and 
 a cavalier, without a hat, arranging the bridle of a restive horse: 
 a man pushing back one of the doors of the stable, and a 
 woman at a well, are on the same side. The remaining four 
 horses are near a manger, in the back of the stable, &c. En- 
 graved by Moyreau, No. 34, under the above title. 
 
 Yalued by the Experts du Musee, in 1816, at 6000 fs. 240?. 
 Now in the Louvre. 
 
 15 in. by 19 in. — P. 
 
 38. Cavaliers du Manage. A Landscape, presenting a view 
 of an open space, bounded on one side by an old wall, with an 
 arched door-way through it, and on the other by a light row of 
 trees ; in the middle and front is a servant holding a white 
 horse, while his master stoops to arrange his spurs; to the right 
 is a coach, with six gray horses, arriving : on the opposite side 
 is a cavalier in full gallop, passing a lady and gentleman on 
 foot ; and near a post in front, are a little boy and girl playing 
 with a dog. This picture is painted in the artist's last and most 
 esteemed manner. Engraved by Moyreau, No. 70, under the 
 above title. 
 
 Collection of the Marquis d'Argenson, 1752. 
 
 Geldermeester . . . 1800. 2175 flo. 196/. 
 
 Sir Simon Clarke, Bart., and G. Hibbert, Esq. 
 
 1802. . . . 340 gs. 
 Now in the collection of Lady Mildmay. 
 
 24 in. by 31 in. — P. 
 
 39. Mount Calvary. The Crucifixion of our Lord between 
 the two thieves is represented in the middle distance, and a 
 numerous cavalcade is seen returning from it, towards the fore- 
 ground, which is occupied by horsemen and figures on foot. 
 This very capital picture was painted for a distinguished 
 
PHILIP WOUWERMANS, 
 
 215 
 
 collector, the Count Wassenaar, from whom it passed, on his 
 marriage, to the Prince Montmorency. 
 
 A picture representing the above subject was sold in the collec- 
 tion of M. J. Loscart 1709. . 550 flo. 49/. 
 
 Collection of Montaleau . . . 1802. . 2400 fs. 96/. 
 Now in the possession of M. Rottiers, Ghent. 
 
 16 in. by 21 in. — P. (about.) 
 
 40. A very capital Battle Piece, full of subject. 
 
 Collection of M. de Selle . . . 1761. . 4550 fs. 184/. 
 36 in. by 50 in. — C. 
 
 41. La Chasse-marde Allemande. A view on the sea coast, 
 on the fore-ground of which stands a fisherman, and near him 
 is a boy on his knees, arranging a quantity of fish, which 
 are scattered about the sands ; just beyond these figures are 
 two horses, the nearest of which is a gray, apparently belong- 
 ing to a cart laden with hay, on the top of which is seated a 
 woman with a child, and close to the side of it stands a man : 
 on the opposite side, and at some distance off, are a cart, 
 with a man in it, passing through the water, and another man 
 on horseback, in the sea. Engraved by Patas, under the 
 above title. 
 
 11J in. by 15 J in. — P. 
 
 42. The Companion. Le Voyageur Allemand. The left is 
 occupied by a sutler's booth, in front of which, amongst several 
 other figures, are two horse soldiers, the nearest of whom, 
 mounted on a fine white horse, is drinking out of a jug ; the 
 other (seen in a front view) has a trumpet in his hand, and 
 a young woman mounted behind him : two dogs are playing 
 in the fore-ground, and on the opposite side is a travelling 
 party, assembled round a fire, on which stands a pot. En- 
 graved by Baquoy, under the above title. 
 
216 
 
 PHILIP WOUWERMANS. 
 
 Collection of M. de Selle . . . 1761. . 2450 fs. 98/. 
 
 Due de la Valliere . 1781. . 4101 fs. 164/. 
 
 Again, separately, in Mr. Purlin's collection, London, 1801 ; the 
 
 former for 185 gs., the latter for 210 gs 395 gs. 
 
 Ill fa b y 151 in.—V. 
 
 43. A pair of Landscapes. In one are a man on a black 
 horse, leading a white one to water, and some boys bathing, 
 near a bridge : in the other, three figures, some horses, a cart, 
 and a boat on a river. 
 
 Collection of M. de Selle, . . . 1761. . 1802 fs. 72/. 
 11 in. by 15 J in. — P. 
 
 44. A Landscape, with two figures ; a woman asking alms 
 at the door of a hotel, and near her a man on horseback, with 
 a glass of wine in his hand. 
 
 Collection of M. de Selle . . . 1761. . 2000 fs, 80/. 
 30 in. by 25 in.— C. 
 
 45. La Fontaine du Dauphin. A landscape, with a foun- 
 tain on the left, composed of a large dolphin with a boy riding 
 on its back, close to which is an elegant lady on a white horse, 
 with a hawk upon her hand, accompanied by a gentleman on a 
 dark one ; the latter holds in one hand a glass of wine (which 
 a servant has handed him), and his hat in the other, and is 
 apparently saluting the lady. The figures form a very impor- 
 tant feature in the composition. 
 
 15 in. by 15 in. — P. 
 
 46. The Companion. La Buvette cles Cavaliers. A party 
 of cavaliers, accompanied by a lady on horseback, forming a 
 group of four, halting at a sutler's tent ; the one nearest the 
 middle carries a flag, and is holding a glass of wine, which 
 a young woman standing near has given to him ; another, 
 mounted on a gray horse, between the former and the lady, is 
 
PHILIP WOUWERMANS. 217 
 
 blowing a trumpet ; in the right-hand corner is a poor beggar, 
 with his hat off, and behind him a dog : in the distance is 
 seen an encampment. 
 
 Engraved by Moyreau, Nos. 74 and 75, under the above 
 titles. 
 
 Collection of Peilhon .... 1763. . 1900 fs. 76/. 
 13 J in. by 15 in. 
 
 47. Partie de Chasse pour le Vol. An assemblage of seven 
 gentlemen and three ladies, mounted, and accompanied by their 
 attendants and dogs, forming a sporting party, before a gentle- 
 man's mansion, on the left, constructed of stone, the entrance 
 to which is over a bridge across a moat : about the middle is a 
 sportsman, on a prancing gray horse ; behind him is a lady 
 holding a fan before her face ; more towards the back-ground 
 are the other two ladies, one with a parasol the other with a 
 hawk in her hand ; three of the gentlemen are watering their 
 horses in the moat ; and a little nearer the front, on the same 
 side, are a poor cripple, with his dog, and a man with two 
 couples of dogs : the different groups are chiefly relieved in 
 effect by a garden wall, and a shrubbery with a fountain, com- 
 posed of a single figure, blowing two jets d'eau. Engraved by 
 Moyreau, No. 87, under the above title. 
 
 Collection of Peilhon .... 1763. . 380 fs. 15/. 
 
 30 in. by 38 in. -C. 
 
 48. A Stag Hunt. The composition consists of about 
 twenty huntsmen, some on foot, others on horseback, with a 
 number of dogs in pursuit of two stags on the banks of a 
 river. The landscape is rich, and finely varied. 
 
 Collection of the Elector of Cologne, 1764 (sold at Paris), 
 
 3000 fs. 120/. 
 
 19 in. by 25 in. — C. 
 
 49. The Interior of a stable (to which there are two large 
 
218 
 
 PHILIP WOUWERMANS. 
 
 entrances), with a company of nine figures, several horses 
 poultry, &c. ; amongst them are a gentleman on horseback, 
 paying the stable-boy ; a man, holding another horse, whilst 
 its rider pulls up his boots ; a cock, and two hens. 
 
 Collection of M. d'Aved . . . 1765. . 2301 fs. 92/. 
 
 Yerhulst .... 1778. . 708 flo. 63/. 
 
 — Calonne .... 1788. . 2500 fs. 100/. 
 15 in. by 21 in. 
 
 50. A Pair. Views on the sea -shore, with huntsmen and 
 horses. 
 
 Collection of M. d'Aved . . . 1765. . 2400 fs. 96/. 
 21 in. by 26 in. 
 
 51. Lls Bucherons. A winter scene, with two horses on 
 the left, which two men are loading with wood ; one of the 
 men is chopping the wood, the other is putting a large bundle 
 on the farther horse ; the other horse is feeding out of a sack, 
 on the ground ; a clog in front, and four figures, at various 
 distances, complete the composition. Engraved by Moyreau, 
 No. 76, under the above title. 
 
 Collection of M. d'Argenville . . 1766. 
 
 Sold in the collection of M. Van Zwieten, Hague, 1755, 220/o. 20/. 
 12 in. by 18 in. — P. 
 
 The following Pictures, by Wouwermans, were sold in the 
 distinguished Collection of W. Lormier, at the Hague, in 
 1763. The brevity of the descriptions "prevent them being 
 correctly identified. 
 
 52. An Encampment, with numerous figures, horses, and 
 baggage-waggons. 
 
 20} in. by 26J in.— C. 1600 flo. 145/. 
 
 53. A Hawking Party. 
 18} in. by 25 in. — P. 
 
 900 Ho. 81/. 
 
PHILIP WOUWERMANS. 219 
 
 54. A Hunting Party refreshing. 
 18 J in. by 25 in. — P. 890 flo. 80/. 
 
 55. A Hunting Party returned from the chase. 
 18J in. by 25 in.—V. 1200 flo. 108/. 
 
 56. A Landscape, with figures, horses, and a river with 
 boats. 
 
 151 i nm by 181 in.—F. 1215 flo. 109/. 
 
 57. A Battle of Cavalry and Infantry. 
 131 fa by 18.— P. 1030 flo. 93/. 
 
 The above pictures came from the cabinet of the Stadtholder. 
 
 58. A Farrier's Shop, with horses, figures, &c. 
 13f in. by 15 in. — P. 1205 flo. 108/. 
 
 59. An Encampment, with cavalry, &c. 
 13f in. by 15 in. — P. 1000 flo, 90/. 
 
 60. tin Manage. Exercising horses. 
 131 i n , by 16 in. — P. 260 flo. 23/. 
 
 61. A Ditto, with a woman selling cakes. 
 17 in. by 14 J in. — P. • 605 flo. 54/. 
 
 62. A Landscape, with figures, and horses baiting. 
 17 in. by 141 i n .—V. 1000 flo. 90/. 
 
 63. A Stag Hunt. 
 11 in. by 13 j in. — P. 1010. flo. 91/. 
 
 64. A Camp, with figures and horses, and a farrier at work. 
 19 in. by 15| in. — P. 335 flo. 30/. 
 
 65. The Angels appearing to the Shepherds. 
 20 in. by 23 in.— C. 295 flo. 27/. 
 
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 PHILIP WOUWERMANS. 
 
 A picture of this subject (No. 65) is now in the collection of 
 M. Van Sasseghem, at Ghent. 
 
 
 
 66. Pyramus and Thisbe. 
 
 8f in. by 4 in. — P. 165 flo. \U. 
 
 67. A Landscape, with a numerous assemblage of figures 
 playing at a game called kaatesspelt (tennis-ball). 
 
 Collection of Prince Kubempre, Brussels, 1765, 4500 flo. 405/. 
 24 in. by 36 in. 
 
 68. A view of a farrier's shop, with eleven figures and six 
 horses ; on the left is an old vaulted building, at which two 
 gentlemen, attended by a servant, have stopped to have one of 
 their horses shod ; one of the workmen holds the animal, whilst 
 the smith shoes him. 
 
 Collection of Noel Desenfans . . . 1802 . . . 130 gs. 
 19 in. by 23 in.— C. 
 
 69. Le Colombier du Mardchal. A view of the ruins of a 
 convent, occupying nearly the whole of the picture ; close to 
 the left side is a flock of sheep, approaching the front, 
 preceded by a man with bagpipes, and followed by another 
 on foot, and a third, upon a laden mule : the principal group 
 in the composition consists of two travellers, one of whom 
 stands with a dog at his side, looking at two men, who are 
 shoeing his horse ; the other is mounted, and appears to be 
 talking to a woman, who stands at a door, with a child in her 
 arms, and another at her side. Engraved by Moyreau, No. 26, 
 under the above title. 
 
 Collection of M. d'Argenville . 1766. . 801 fs. 32/. 
 
 M. Herron Brussels, 1788. . 1820 flo. 164/. 
 
 Noel Desenfans . . 1802. ... 200 gs. 
 
 Now in the Dulwich Gallery. 
 
 17 in. by 20 \ in. 
 
PHILIP WOUWERMANS. 221 
 
 70. La Chasse an Cerf. The scene lies near the pavilion 
 (on the top of which are a great many persons) and walls of a 
 noble mansion, partly surrounded by water, into which a stag 
 and a fawn are rushing, pursued on both sides by huntsmen 
 and dogs : amongst the numerous figures that compose the 
 party, is a lady on a fine gray horse ; at a little distance 
 behind her, and nearer the front, is a cavalier assisting another 
 lady to mount ; and still nearer, is a group of ladies and gentle- 
 men, some of whom are reposing on the ground, with hawks. 
 Engraved by Daudet, No. 74, under the above title. 
 
 Collection of Julienne .... 1767. . 16,700 fs. 6687. 
 
 Choiseul .... 1772. (bought for the 
 
 Empress of Russia) 20,700 fs. 828/. 
 
 Now in the Hermitage, at St. Petersburgh. 
 
 36 in. by 67 in.— C. 
 
 71. Occupations Champetres. A picturesque Landscape, com- 
 posed of a sandy soil ; on the right is a lofty rugged hill, sur- 
 mounted by a cottage, and on its side a tree, amidst bushes ; 
 upon a winding road, which intersects the country, are four 
 horses and about fourteen figures, several of whom are engaged 
 in making bundles of wood and loading the horses, one of which 
 is lying down with its burthen. Engraved by Moyreau, No. 71, 
 under the above title. 
 
 Collection of Julienne .... 1767. . 5079 /*. 203/. 
 
 R. de Boisset . . . 1777. . 8000 fs. 320/. 
 
 Chevalier Lambert . 1787. . 10,000 fs. 400/. 
 
 Calonne .... 1788. . 11,500 fs. 460/. 
 
 Le Bas Courmont . 1794. . 40,000 assignats. 
 
 Tolozan .... 1801. . 5100/*. 204/. 
 
 Solirene .... 1812. . 6105 fs. 244/. 
 
 Now in the collection of M. Yaldou, Paris. 
 
 24 in. by 30 in. 
 
 72. LEcurie de la Postc. The Interior of a large stable, 
 in which are six horses ; one of them (a piebald), mounted by a 
 
222 
 
 PHILIP WOUWERMANS. 
 
 cavalier, is galloping out at the door, on one side of which are 
 two men, and on the other a man in a cloak, and a boy ; in 
 front are two boys playing with a goat, which has knocked 
 one of them down ; farther in the stable is a groom, on a restive 
 white horse, and holding another by its halter, apparently 
 with the intention of leading it to water ; near a pump, on the 
 left, are three horses, from one of which a hostler is removing 
 its saddle. This picture is a beautiful example of the master. 
 Engraved by Moyreau, No. 73, under the above title. 
 
 Collection of Julienne .... 1767. (sold with a picture, 
 
 by Berghem), for . 3520 fs. Ull 
 
 The Wouwerman alone would now sell for .... 450 gs. 
 Exhibited in the British Gallery 1828. 
 Now in the collection of the Earl of Plymouth, at Knowle. 
 16 in. by 20 in. 
 
 73. Rtcrtation Militaire. A Landscape, with a large tent 
 on the right, in front of which are several soldiers and four 
 horses ; the most conspicuous among the latter is a fine 
 prancing piebald, held by a soldier with his back to the spec- 
 tator ; behind it is another, mounted by a trumpeter (who is 
 also seen in a hinder view) blowing his instrument ; a little far- 
 ther, and between the former two horses, is a lady on horse- 
 back ; nearer the left side is a young woman, standing between 
 a soldier on a dark horse and another dismounted, both of 
 whom are paying her attention ; and at the extremity of 
 the fore-ground are four soldiers, gambling on a drum head. 
 Engraved by Moyreau, No. 68, under the above title. 
 
 Sold in the collection of Gaignat, 1768, with a companion already 
 described, under the title of Marche d'Armee, for 4600 fs. 184Z. 
 13f in. by 18J in. — P. 
 
 74. La Fontaine de V6nus. A Landscape, with a handsome 
 fountain on the right, composed of a female with cupids ; 
 near which is a sporting party, consisting of a lady and two 
 
PHILIP WOUWERMANS. 223 
 
 gentlemen, who have stopped to refresh themselves ; one of 
 the gentlemen has just dismounted from a fine piebald horse, 
 and is assisting the lady to alight ; at a little distance from this 
 group, and near the fountain, is a man with a horse, laden with 
 a fine stag ; two couples of dogs, and a horse, are drinking at 
 the fountain, and a dog lies near a dead hare, in front, &c, &c. 
 15 in. by 20 in. — P. 
 
 75. The Companion. Lc Conseil des Chasseurs. A view 
 of an open and extensive country, with an assemblage of five 
 gentlemen and a lady, with horses, forming a sporting party, 
 on the fore-ground ; one of the gentlemen has dismounted, 
 and a servant is holding his horse, whilst he speaks to the 
 lady ; on the opposite side of the group is a youth running, 
 with a long staff in his hand ; and close to the front are two 
 dogs lying down. 
 
 Engraved by Moyieau, Nos. 65 and 67, under the above 
 titles. 
 
 Collection of M. de Gaignat . . 1768. . 5000 fs. 2001. 
 15 in. by 20 in. — P. 
 
 76. The March of an Army. The view presents an open 
 country, with a castle standing on the summit of a hill on the 
 left ; the whole extent of fore-ground is occupied by a line of 
 cavalry, preceded by their officer on a prancing piebald charger, 
 and two trumpeters ; the rear of the line extends round the 
 hill, and is composed of baggage-waggons with women in them ; 
 close to the right, and front, are two cavalry soldiers who have 
 broken from the line, and are watering their horses in a river. 
 
 This capital picture, which is painted in the master's second 
 manner, is singularly rich in the display of that noble animal, 
 the horse, which is exhibited in every variety of action ; it is 
 also of the choicest beauty, for its excellent finishing. 
 
 Now in the collection of Alexander Baring, Esq., of the Grange, 
 
 and worth 600 gs. 
 
 32 in. by -11 in. — C. 
 
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 PHILIP WOUWERMANS. 
 
 77. Le Retour du Marche. A Landscape, with a horse and 
 cart in the front ground, the driver of which sits sideways on 
 the beast ; and in the cart are a woman with a brass milk-can, 
 and a poultry-basket ; a woman, with a child asleep in her lap, 
 is resting by the road-side ; and a little dog precedes the 
 horse. This excellent little picture is engraved by Strange, 
 and again by Hervey. 
 
 Collection of M. Le Noir. 
 
 M. deJully . . . 1769. . 1200 fs. 48/. 
 
 Randon de Boisset . 1777. . 2900 fs. 116/. 
 
 M. de Clene . . . 1786. . 5400 fs, 216/. 
 
 Now in the collection of the Duchess de Berri. 
 
 12 j in. by 10 in. — P. 
 
 78. Les Nageurs. A landscape, with a large pond, or river, 
 on the right, in which about eight boys are bathing, and four 
 men are watering their horses, one of whom has a boy up behind 
 him ; and on the left are two women, with a basket of linen ; 
 and beyond them are a man and two boys : the river is tra- 
 versed by a very slight lofty rustic bridge, which abuts against 
 the remains of a stone bridge, upon which is a little building like 
 a toll-house. Engraved by Beaumont under the above title. 
 
 Sold separately in the collection of Robit, 1801. 2500 fs. 100/. 
 14 in. by 18 in. — P. 
 
 79. The Companion. DefiU de Cavalerie. Soldiers, with 
 artillery and baggage-waggons, defiling through an open 
 country, which is intersected by a river. Upon a bank, on the 
 right fore-ground, is a group of three horse-soldiers ; one of 
 whom (with his front to the spectator) appears to be an officer of 
 distinction ; and on his right is an ensign in the act of mount- 
 ing, and the third is descending the bank, to water his steed. 
 Engraved by Beaumont, Nos. 4 and 5, under the above titles. 
 
 Collection of Jully . . 1769. . 4001 fs. (the pair) 160/. 
 
 Morelle . 1776. . 7811 fs. . . . 312/. 
 
 Dubois . 1784. . 7000 fa. . . . 280/. 
 
 14 in. by 18 in. — P. 
 
PHILIP WOUWERMANS. 
 
 225 
 
 80. The Plundering of a Village. On the fore-ground are 
 some peasants, led bound ; and farther to the right are several 
 others ; three of whom are in a river, defending themselves 
 against the attack of the soldiers. 
 
 Collection of Braamcamp, 1771. 
 
 43 in. by 26J in.—C. 
 
 81. The Companion. A View of an ancient castle, near a 
 river, in which a cavalier is watering his horse, and some 
 figures are bathing : near a bridge, which is under repair, are 
 some women, washing linen ; and beyond them are several more, 
 seated ; some figures on horseback, and others assisting a hay- 
 cart up a hill, are on the right ; and on the second distance 
 is a stable, before which is an ass being unloaded ; and near 
 it is a horse. . 
 
 Collection of Braamcamp . . 1771. . 3000 flo. . 270/. 
 43 in. by 26J in. — P. 
 
 82. A Landscape, with a peasant's cotiage upon an eminence 
 on the left ; before which are a post- waggon, drawn by six 
 horses, and a man and a woman, who have just dismounted 
 from their steeds : nearer the front are two huntsmen, one of 
 whom is holding a white horse ; and the other coupling some 
 dogs : several guns, and a variety of game, are lying on the 
 ground ; and numerous other figures, variously distributed, 
 complete the composition. 
 
 Collection of Braamcamp . . 1771. . HOO/o. . 99/. 
 28 in. by 30 in.—C. 
 
 83. A Landscape, with a cottage ; at the door of which is a 
 boy, pouring out a glass of liquor for a traveller ; and nearer 
 the spectator is another boy, holding a horse, which two men 
 are shoeing, whilst the rider is looking on. 
 
 Collection of M. Klock .... 1744. . 800 Jfo. 72/. 
 
 Braamcamp . . . 1771. . IQQQ Jlo. 90/. 
 28 in. by 30 in.—C. 
 
 VOL. I. 
 
226 
 
 PHILIP WOUWERMANS. 
 
 84. A Pair. One represents a soldier on a white horse, with 
 a sword in his hand, conquering Vice, who lies prostrate at 
 his feet ; and above is an Angel, descending with a crown to 
 reward his valour. 
 
 251 in. by 19 in. — P. 
 
 85. The Companion represents a similar allegory. 
 Collection of Braamcamp . . . 1771. . 760 flo. 681. 
 
 86. Soldiers burning and sacking a village, and taking the 
 inhabitants prisoners. 
 
 Collection of Braamcamp . . . 1771. . 2200 flo. 1981. 
 25 in. by 30 in.— C. 
 
 87. A Village Festival. A picturesque Landscape, with a 
 river in the middle ; a little country inn on the left ; and a 
 tree on the farther side of it, in which is a pigeon-house : two 
 gentlemen and a lady, on horseback, are stopping to refresh 
 themselves at the inn ; the landlord of which is presenting the 
 lady a glass of wine ; one of the gentlemen has his hat off ; 
 near him are a woman, with a child, and the servant of the 
 house ; and more in front is a boy, on his knee, coupling two 
 dogs. On the opposite side stands another small inn, in front 
 of which, amongst numerous groups of peasantry, are a couple 
 dancing to the music of a hurdy-gurdy, played by a man on 
 a tub, under a tree; and others drinking, and lying about 
 on the ground : about the middle is a party of five, with a 
 piper at their head, advancing towards the lady and gentle- 
 man on the left. Engraved by Scott. This is an excellent 
 picture, painted in the artist's second manner : full of variety 
 and interesting detail. 
 
 Collection of Braamcamp . . . 1771. . 3810/g. 343Z. 
 Exhibited in the British Gallery, 1815. 
 
 Now in the collection of T. Hope, Esq., and worth . . 800 gs. 
 23 in. by 33 in. — C. 
 
PHILIP WOUWERMANS. 227 
 
 88. A View of an encampment, with several figures and 
 horses ; in front is a piece of water with a small boat on it ; 
 several boys are bathing, and a dog drinking ; to the right is 
 a beggar, with a wooden leg. This picture is painted in the 
 artist's second manner. 
 
 Collection of Van Huls . Hague, 1737. . 550 flo. 50/. 
 14 in by 16 in. — P. (about.) 
 
 89. A Charge of Cavalry. On the left is a soldier, struggling 
 to take a banner from a man, who resolutely defends it. 
 
 Collection of Braamcamp . . . 1771. . 1740 flo. 156Z. 
 23 in. by 30 in.— C. 
 
 90. A Landscape. The left side of the view is occupied 
 by a rugged hill, with a house on its summit, and a high road 
 at its side, on which are a loaded cart, drawn by two horses, 
 the foremost of which the driver is letting drink at a river ; 
 near these are a woman, with a bundle on her head, and a 
 boy by her side; a cavalier on horseback, preceded by a 
 female, also mounted, are ascending the hill. A river flows on 
 the opposite side, through which a boy is wading ; and a little 
 beyond him are two men pulling in nets, and a boy in a boat, 
 &c. &c. Etched by Le Bas, and engraved by Ozanne. 
 
 Collection of Lormier .... 1763. . 1610/a 145Z. 
 
 M. Braamcamp . . 1771. . 1650 flo. 148/. 
 
 Count de Bruhl. 
 
 18 in. by 26 in. — C. 
 
 91. A Landscape, composed of sand hills : on the fore- 
 ground are three men loading a horse with faggots ; a hunts- 
 man, on a white horse ; and a man with a hawk. 
 
 Collection of Braamcamp .... 1771. . 440 flo. 39/. 
 12| in by 16 im 
 
228 
 
 PHILIP WOUWERMANS. 
 
 92. A View before the door of an inn, in front of which 
 are several figures : amongst them is a man on horseback ; 
 and behind him is another horse, held by its rider, who is 
 saluting a lady just returned from the chase : on the fore- 
 ground is a river, in which are two boys. 
 
 Collection of Braamcamp .... 1771. . 925 Jio. 83Z. 
 Now in the collection of Baron Van Brienen Vande Grootelindt. 
 14 J in. by 17 in. — P. 
 
 93. A Landscape, with the ruins of a castle in the middle ; 
 and a fountain, near which are two ladies and a gentleman 
 on horseback, and two boys, one of whom is taking up some 
 water in his hat : beyond this group are a lady on a gray horse, 
 a gentleman on a white one, and a huntsman with two dogs. 
 
 Collection of M. Sydervelt . Amst. 1766. . 1230 flo. 111/. 
 
 Braamcamp . . . 1771. . ill f> flo. 106/. 
 16 in. by 2H ^._p. 
 
 94. A View before the door of an hotel, in front of which 
 are a post-waggon, with two horses, which a boy is feeding ; 
 a child, looking on ; and a man on an ass, with faggots. 
 
 Collection of Braamcamp .... 1771. . 720 flo. 65/. 
 16 in. by 14 in. — P. 
 
 95. A Landscape, with a group of figures in front ; among 
 which is a cavalier, dismounted, and holding his horse by the 
 bridle: on the second plane is a waggon loaded with hay, 
 which a man is putting into a boat. 
 
 Collection of Braamcamp . . . . 1771. . 707 flo. 63/. 
 16 in. by 14 in. — P. 
 
 96. A Landscape, with a broad rough road over a hill on the 
 right, on which are a cart with a woman and child in it, drawn 
 by a single horse, at the side of which are two men on foot ; 
 behind the cart are a man on horseback, and another on foot, 
 these are all descending the hill ; more to the right is a 
 
PHILIP WOUWERMANS. 
 
 229 
 
 gentleman on horseback, mounting the hill, near the summit 
 of which stands a cottage ; a clump of trees is on the brow 
 of the hill, in the middle of the picture, and a pool of wat,er 
 covers the left side, through which are passing a woman, 
 with a child at her back, and a man on a loaded gray horse ; 
 a boy gathering rushes, and three or four dogs, complete the 
 composition. This is a broad and masterly-painted picture, 
 full of effect. A picture described in the Braamcamp 
 catalogue closely resembles it. 
 
 Collection of Jeremiah Harman, Esq. 
 
 Now in the collection of Mr. T. Emmerson. 
 
 20 in. by 24 in. — C. 
 
 97. A Landscape, with figures : amongst them are a man 
 on a prancing horse, on the middle fore-ground ; three 
 persons on the left looking at him ; and on the right some 
 boys, apparently frightened. 
 
 Collection of Braamcamp . . . 1771. . 605 Jio. 54/. 
 
 Exhibited in the British Gallery, 1828. 
 
 Now in the possession of Henry Chawner, Esq. 
 
 15 J in. by 15 J in. — P. 
 
 98. The Interior of a grotto, with a lady and some gentle- 
 men admiring an antique vase. 
 
 Collection of Braamcamp . . . 1771. . 410 ji.o. 37/. 
 11 in. by 12 in. — P. 
 
 99. An ass, standing on the brow of a hill, in the fore- 
 ground of a Landscape : in the distance are seen a gray horse, 
 lying down ; a woman with a child, and two other figures. 
 Engraved by Dunker, No. 21, in the Choiseul Gallery. 
 
 Collection of Braamcamp . . . 1771. . 105 Jio. 9/. 10s. 
 
 Choiseul . . . . 1772. .1031/5. 41/. 
 
 P. de Conti . . . 1777. . 720/s. 29/. 
 
 St. Victor .... 1822. . 2000 fs. 80/. 
 Exhibited in the British Gallery, 1824. 
 Now in the collection of the Right Honourable Robert Peel. 
 10 in. by 13 in. — P. 
 
230 
 
 PHILIP WOUWERMANS. 
 
 100. A Hawking Party, consisting of about nine gentle- 
 men and a lady on horseback, distributed over a picturesque 
 landscape : the principal group is on the left fore-ground, 
 where the lady is seen, apparently speaking to a boy, who is 
 stooping down, as if to take up some hunting implements, 
 that lie on the ground : on the middle and front are a man, 
 kneeling on the ground, and a woman with a child, seated by 
 his side. Engraved by Dunker, No. 73. 
 
 Collection of Choiseul .... 1772. . 3000 fs. 120/. 
 
 P. de Conti 
 
 — ___ Destouches 
 
 Tolozan 
 
 M. Vander Pot, 
 
 1779. . 2700 fs. 108/. 
 1794. 
 
 . . 1801. . 2720 fs. 109/. 
 Rott. 1808. . 3030 Ho. 2721. 
 
 Now in the Musee at Amsterdam. 
 
 10 in. by 11 in.— Cop. 
 
 101. A Landscape, with a group of harvest people in front, 
 taking their repast : a little beyond them stands a gray horse, 
 near which is an ass reposing ; and on the right are some 
 men, putting hay in ricks under a sort of shed. Engraved 
 by Wiesbrood, No. 70, in the Choiseul Gallery. 
 
 Collection of M. Meijers . . . 1772. . 205 flo. 18/. 
 
 Choiseul .... 1772. . 2400 fs. 96/. 
 
 P. de Conti . . . 1777. 
 
 Now in the collection of the Dowager Lady Stuart. 
 
 14 in. by 15 in. — P. 
 
 102. A Landscape, with tents occupying the extremity of 
 the fore-ground, in front of which are several figures and 
 three horses ; the nearest is held by a boy, whilst its rider 
 ties up his shoe-string ; the second is having one of its hind 
 feet examined; and the third has a rider on its back. 
 Engraved by Weith, No. 20, in the Choiseul Gallery. 
 
 Collection of Choiseul (by Le Brun) . 1772. . 1510/s. 60/. 
 
 M. Proley .... 1787. . 2110/*. 84/. 
 
 18 in. by 15 in. — P. 
 
PHILIP WOUWERMANS. 
 
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 103. A rocky Landscape ; in front of which is a boy, with a 
 dog at his side, holding a gray horse, whose saddle lies on the 
 ground. Engraved by Perry, No. 21, in the Choiseul Gallery. 
 
 Collection of Choiseul 1772. . 500 ft. 20/. 
 
 131 i n , by 11 in. — P. 
 
 104. A hilly Landscape, of a sandy soil, with a little valley 
 in the middle, through which runs a stream, traversed in front 
 by a wooden bridge, over which a man is passing : farther are 
 two gentlemen watering their horses, one of which is of a gray 
 colour, and has its rider on its back ; and on the banks of the 
 stream are two naked boys ; a woman is seated, with her chil- 
 dren, by the road-side. Engraved by Dunker, No. 29, in the 
 Choiseul Gallery. 
 
 Collection of Choiseul . . 
 Again in the same collection 
 P. de Conti . 
 
 Calonne 
 
 Montesquiou . 
 
 — Sabatier . . 
 
 Again in a sale of M. Villers 
 
 1772. 
 1777. 
 1779. 
 1788. 
 1788. 
 1809. 
 1812. 
 
 3000 fs. 
 5000 fs. 
 3280/*. 
 3900 fs. 
 4021 ft. 
 2400 ft, 
 5000 fs. 
 
 120/. 
 200?. 
 132Z. 
 156/. 
 161Z. 
 96/. 
 200/. 
 
 Again in P. Talleyrand's collection, 1817. (sold privately.) 
 Now in the collection of Edward Gray, Esq., valued at 600 gt 
 24 in. by 21 in. — C. 
 
 105. Le Manage. A Landscape, with an open space ; on one 
 side of which are the steps and lofty wall of a mansion, and 
 on the other the view extends over some rising hills, enriched 
 with woods and buildings. The fore-ground is occupied by an 
 assemblage of gentlemen, trying their horses ; amongst them 
 is a groom, holding a fine white charger, and behind him 
 stands a gentleman, with a lady and a little child : in the middle 
 is a training post, by the side of which are a youth, and a man 
 on a beautiful pied horse : and in front are two boys, setting 
 two dogs to fight : three other horses, a coach, and a great 
 number of figures, are in the composition. Major has engraved 
 a beautiful print from it, under the above title, when in the 
 
232 
 
 PHILIP WOUWERMANS. 
 
 collection of the Marquis d'Argenson ; and again in the 
 Choiseul Gallery, No. 71. 
 
 The above sold separately, in the collection of Geldermeester, 
 
 Amst. 1800. . 3650 /o. 328/. 
 Now in the collection of M. Van Loone, Amsterdam, and 
 from its superior beauty, may fairly be estimated at . . 700 gs. 
 20 in. by 17 J in. — P. 
 
 106. The Companion. Les Marchands de Chevtmx. A view 
 of a village fair, with a rustic cottage on the left, at the farther 
 side of which is a tall and almost leafless tree; and in the middle 
 distance are two tents ; the whole scene is crowded with figures 
 and horses : the principal group, in front, consists of a man 
 on a white horse, one of the fore feet of which a dealer is 
 lifting up, who appears to be pointing out some defect in it ; 
 and two gentlemen, who stand at the animal's head, apparently 
 conversing about it : before the door of the house are a lady and 
 a gentleman on horseback ; and in the distance is seen a coach 
 and six. This picture is a little dark in colour : it was engraved 
 by Moyreau, when in the collection of Chevalier Hallee, 1737, 
 No. 9 ; and there is another engraving of it in the Choiseul 
 Gallery, No. 72. 
 
 Collection of Choiseul (the pair) . 1772. . 20,000 fs. 800/. 
 
 - P. de Conti (ditto) j . 1777. .19,800/*. 792/. 
 Duruey (separately) . 1787. . 4601 /*. 184/. 
 
 - Brentano (separately) Amst. 1821. 4005 flo. 360/. 
 Now in the collection of Baron Verstolke, Hague, and worth 450/. 
 
 20 in. by 17 J in. — P. 
 
 107. A Landscape, on the left of which is a picturesque 
 brick house, with a vine growing round the door, which is open, 
 and within it are seen a man and a child : in front of the house 
 is a man feeding a horse, from which a gentleman has just 
 dismounted ; and on the opposite side is a river, in which are 
 some boys bathing, and men watering their horses. 
 
 Collection of Van Loo 1772. . 2000 fs. 80/. 
 
 19 in. by 24 in. 
 
PHILIP WOr WERMANS. 233 
 
 108. A Winter Scene, with a canal, at the side of which is an 
 old wall, covered with snow ; a variety of figures enliven the view. 
 
 Collection of M. Potier .... 1757. . 303 fs. 12/. 
 
 M. Lempereur . . 1773. . 950 /*. 38/. 
 
 Count Dubarri . . 1774. . 600/*. 24/. 
 
 — Beaujon .... 1787. . 990 fa. 40/. 
 
 13 in. by 18 J in. — P. 
 
 109. Les Travaux Champetres. A Landscape, with hilly 
 ground on the right, upon the highest part of which are two 
 light trees ; beyond them, and in a hollow, are some low cot- 
 tages, near which are three figures ; towards the front is a man 
 on horseback, descending the hill, followed by two dogs and a 
 boy ; a man, watering a horse, is also on the right, and in the 
 opposite side are two boys bathing ; several men reaping corn 
 are seen in the distance. Engraved -by E. Consinet, under the 
 above title. 
 
 Collection of M. Lempereur . . 1773. . 805 fs. 32/. 
 11 in. by 13 in. — P. 
 
 110. A View of an open country, enriched with a variety of 
 figures and animals : the principal group consists of three 
 figures and a fine white horse, held by a groom, which a lady, 
 standing by the side of a cavalier, appears ready to mount. 
 
 Collection of Le Brun . . . 1773. . 2400/*. 96/. 
 
 16 in. by 20 in. — P. 
 
 111. A gang of robbers attacking a market-cart, drawn by 
 three horses, on the foremost of which is a man lifting the butt- 
 end of his whip to strike a robber, who is attempting to stab 
 him, whilst a wooden-legged rascal holds the horse ; two of the 
 thieves are at the side of the cart, in which are a man, armed 
 with a large knife, defending himself and his goods, and a 
 woman levelling a blow at a thief, who is attempting to take 
 a package. Painted in the artist's second manner. 
 
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 PHILIP WODWERMANS. 
 
 Collection of Le Brim .... 1773. . 1960 Js. 781. 
 
 Geldermeester . . 1800. . 1450 fio. 130Z. 
 
 M. Pauwels, Brussels, 1814. . 
 
 Exhibited in the British Gallery, 1826 and 1827. 
 Now in His Majesty's collection. 
 
 14 in. by 15 in. — P. 
 
 112. La Belle Laitiere. A halt of cavalry officers at a 
 sutler's booth ; the nearest one to the spectator has dismounted 
 from a fine spirited charger, which he holds with one hand, 
 and is caressing a young woman with the other, while a poor 
 mendicant is on his knees at his side, asking charity; the second 
 officer rides a gray prancing horse, and appears to have just 
 emptied the jug which he holds, and is calling to his comrade 
 to mount ; close behind him is a trumpeter, sounding his 
 instrument ; nearer the tent are two dismounted horses, and a 
 man giving one of them provender ; and close to the front are 
 two children playing with a dog : on the opposite side, and 
 some distance off", is a group of soldiers gambling near a river, 
 which divides the country, and beyond it is seen an encamp- 
 ment on the sides of the distant mountains. This beautiful 
 picture is painted in the artist's second manner, brilliant in 
 colour, and beautifully enamelled. It is finely engraved by 
 Le Bas, under the title of Halte d'Officiers. 
 
 Collection of Count Dubarri . . 1774. . 4000 fs. 160Z. 
 
 Poulain .... 1780. . 3461 fs. 139/. 
 
 John Webb, Esq. (at Mr. Phillips's) 1821. 210 gs. 
 
 Exhibited in the British Gallery, 1821. 
 Now in the collection of the Right Hon. Robert Peel. 
 20 in. by 1 5f in. — P. 
 
 113. A Horse Fair : a composition of more than thirty 
 horses and one hundred and fifty figures. The scene lies in an 
 open country, beautifully diversified with buildings, and inter- 
 sected by a river, on which are boats ; among the numerous 
 
HALT OF OFFICERS. 
 
 P. "WoUWEKMANS. 
 
PHILIP WOD WERM^ MB. 
 
 Collection of Le Brun .... 1773. . 1 781. 
 
 Geldermeester . . 1800. . 14&0./r*, 130Z. 
 
 M. Pauwels, Brussels, 1814. . 
 
 Exhibited in the BvBIRPjHHffeQP IBEfiHmd 1827. 
 Now in His Majesty '&**Ail8*iW»W .1 
 
 14 tit. by 15 tn.— P. 
 
 112. La Belle Laiti&re. A halt of cavalry officers at a 
 sutler's booth ; the nearest one to the spectator has dismounted 
 from a fine spirited charger, which he holds with one hand, 
 and is caressing a young woman with the other, while a poor 
 mendicant is on his knees at his side, asking charity; the second 
 officer rides a gray prancing horse, and -appears to have just 
 emptied the jug which he holds, and is calling to his comrade 
 to mount ; close behind him is a trumpeter, sounding his 
 instrument ; nearer the tent are two dismounted horses, and a 
 man giving one of them provender and close to the front are 
 two children playing -with a doc : on the opposite side, and 
 some distance off, is a group of soldier? yafWlN'fWfl feMNTi river, 
 which divides the country, and beyond r -la- 
 ment on the sides of the distant mountain*. This beautiful 
 picture is painted in the artist's second manner, brilliant in 
 colour, and beautifully enamelled. It is finely engraved by 
 Le Bas, under the title of Halte d'Officiers. 
 
 Collection of Count Dubarri . . 1774. . 4000 /V. 160Z. 
 
 Poulain . ... 1780. . 3461 fs. 139/. 
 
 John Webb, Esq. (at Mr. Phillip***) 1821. 210 gs. 
 
 Exhibited in the British Gallery, 1821. 
 Now in the collection of the Right Hoi*. Robert Peel. 
 20 in. by 15J in. — 1\ 
 
 113. A Horse Fair : a composition of more than thirty 
 horses and one hundred and fifty figures The scene lies in an 
 open country, beautifully diversified with buildings, and inter- 
 sected by a river, on which are boats ; among the numerous 
 
PHILIP WOUWERMANS. 235 
 
 groups which are distributed over the fore-ground may be 
 observed, on the right, a quack doctor at his stall, surrounded 
 by peasants of both sexes. 
 
 Collection of Count Dubarri . . 1774. . 6000 fs. 240/. 
 
 Tronchien .... 1801. . 4060 fs. 162/. 
 Cumberland, in his catalogue of the King of Spain's collection 
 at Madrid, mentions a capital picture of the above subject. 
 26 in. by 31J in.— C. 
 
 114. A Horse Fair: a composition consisting of about 
 forty figures and ten horses. 
 
 Collection of Count Dubarri . . 1774. . 3230/-. 129/. 
 22 in. by 24 in. — C. 
 
 115. A Karmesse, or Village Fete. This picture presents 
 an assemblage of thirty-seven figures, amongst whom are a 
 woman and three children on the fore-ground. Painted in 
 the artist's early, or Bamboccio manner. 
 
 Collection of Count Dubarri . . 1774. . 1002 /*. 40/. 
 24 in. by 28 in. — C. 
 
 A picture of a corresponding description to the preceding 
 was sold in the 
 
 Collection of L'Abbe Geveny . . 1779. . 1160/*. 46/. 
 24 in. by 32 in.—C. 
 
 116. La Gur4e da Cerf. A party of huntsmen returned 
 from the chase, consisting of ten figures and four horses ; 
 these are distributed over the fore-ground of a landscape ; 
 among them is a sportsman on a bay horse, holding up, on a 
 stick, the paunch of a stag, at which the dogs are jumping. 
 This picture is known under the above title. 
 
236 
 
 PHILIP WOUWERMANS. 
 
 Collection of B. de Gagny . . . 1776. . 3110/9. 124/. 
 
 Trouard .... 1779. . 2800 fs. 112/. 
 
 M. Destouches . . 1794. . 4700 fs. 188/. 
 13 in. by 17 in. — P. 
 
 117. La Fontaine des Tritons. A Landscape, with a foun- 
 tain on the left, near which are a lady on a bay horse, and a 
 gentleman on a gray one (seen in a hinder view), and between 
 them stands a page, helping them to some wine, a glass of 
 which the gentleman holds in his hand; a huntsman is taking 
 some water out of the fountain, at which two dogs are drink- 
 ing ; and by the side of it are two women, one of whom has 
 a pitcher on her head ; on the middle fore ground is a group 
 of five boys, four of whom are lying on the ground. Engraved 
 by Moyreau, No. 64, under the above title. 
 
 Collection of the Marquis d'Argenson, 1750. 
 
 M. LaPrade . . . 1776. . 3000/*. 120/. 
 — De Clene .... 1786. . 6150 fs. 250/. 
 Now in the collection of M. Goll, Amsterdam, and worth 500/. 
 14 in. by 18 in. — P. 
 
 118. La Course a la Hague. A view of a country abound- 
 ing in sand-hills ; a row of detached cottages extend along 
 the left, and the fore-ground is occupied by a numerous 
 assemblage of peasants, with horses, enjoying the amusement 
 of running at the ring, which is attached to a box filled with 
 water, and suspended to a pole across the road ; in the centre 
 of the group, on the right, is a peasant, on a gray horse 
 drinking out of a large pitcher. Engraved by Moyreau, No. 
 8, under the above title. 
 
 Collection of B. de Gagny . . . 1776. . 5901 /*. 236/. 
 
 — Count de Merle . . 1784. . 5800 fs. 232/. 
 
 Calonne . . London, 1795. . . . 210 gs. 
 
 15 in, by 19 in, — P. 
 
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 PHILIP WOUWERMANS. 237 
 
 119. La Gharrette embourbee. A Landscape, through which 
 several waggons laden with baggage are passing ; one of them, 
 on the right fore-ground, has sunk in a hole on the road, from 
 which the driver is endeavouring to extricate it. 
 
 Sold separately, in the collection of M. Destouches, 1794. 
 13J in. by 16J in. — P. 
 
 120. The Companion. Unc Chasse a I'Oiseau. A party of 
 ladies and gentlemen, enjoying the amusement of hawking. 
 
 Collection of B. de Gagny (the pair) 1776. . 6005 fs. 240/. 
 13| in. by 16 J in. — P. 
 
 121. Le Gul de Jatte. The interior of a remise, with several 
 cavaliers halting to refresh themselves and steeds ; several 
 women with children are in the composition. 
 
 Collection of M. Dussen . Amst. 1752. . 651 flo. 58/. 
 
 B. de Gagny . . . 1776. . 4500 fs. 180/. 
 
 22 in. by 30J in.— C. 
 
 122. Un Jietour de Chasse. A party of ladies and gentle- 
 men returning from the chase. 
 
 Collection of B. de Gagny . . . 1776. . 1080 fs. 44/. 
 
 Trumbull .... 1795 98/. 
 
 9| in. by 12 in. — P. 
 
 123. A Farrier's Shop, at which the driver of a post- waggon 
 has halted to have his horse's shoe examined, and the smith 
 is engaged looking at the horse's foot on which he rides ; 
 several men and women are near them, and two horses (a 
 gray and a brown) are baiting at a trough. 
 
 Collection of M. Prade .... 1776. . 2400 fs. 96/. 
 Now in the collection of Abraham Robarts, Esq. 
 
238 
 
 PHILIP WOUWERMANS. 
 
 124. A Pair of Landscapes. In one is introduced a group 
 of boys bathing. 
 
 8 in. by 10 in. — P. 
 
 125. The Companion represents travellers refreshing at an 
 inn, and others variously engaged. The figures in both are 
 very small, and are subordinate to the landscape. 
 
 Collection of B. de Gagny . . . 1776. . 4406 fs. 176Z. 
 8 in. by 10 in. — P. 
 
 126. A Pair. One represents travellers at the door of an 
 inn, situate on the brow of a hill, and the figures are opposed 
 to the sky. 
 
 10J in. by 8 in. — P. 
 
 127. The Companion. A rider breaking in a young horse. 
 
 Collection of B. de Gagny . . . 1776. . 2500 fs. 1001. 
 101 j n , by 8 in. — P. 
 
 128. A Landscape, with buildings and a river. Amongst 
 the figures which enliven the scene are two men on horseback ; 
 a man, a woman, and a child on foot ; two dogs and a man 
 passing a wooden bridge. 
 
 Collection of B. de Gagny . . . 1776. . 801 fs. 321. 
 14 in. by 12 in. — P. 
 
 129. A Winter Scene. The view presents a high road, on 
 which are a cavalier and a man on foot ; on the right are 
 some little hills, covered with snow ; and on the opposite side 
 high mountains, with a wooden bridge at their base, thrown 
 across a chasm, over which a monk is about to pass. 
 
 10 in. by 9 in. — P. 
 
 130. La Course au Hareng. The scene exhibits a numerous 
 
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 PHILIP WOUWERMANS. 239 
 
 assemblage of peasantry distributed over the fore-ground of a 
 landscape, and in front of an inn, and some houses situate on 
 the right of the picture ; among the company is a man on 
 horseback, with a woman up behind him, riding full gallop to 
 catch at a herring suspended to a cord fastened across the 
 road; several other couple, similarly mounted, are waiting 
 their turn to run at the mark ; while others on foot are in- 
 viting females to join in the same amusement. All is bustle 
 and activity, and every incident likely to occur on such an 
 occasion is faithfully depicted. This capital picture was 
 painted about the commencement of the artist's third manner, 
 and is of the most esteemed quality. 
 
 Collection of M. Randon de Boisset 1777. . 11,999 fs. 480Z. 
 
 M. Tolozan . . . 1801. . 6550 fs. 262/. 
 Now in the collection of the Duchess de Berri, worth 1000 gs. 
 23 in., by 29J in. 
 
 131. A Pair. One represents a halt of travellers, at the 
 door of an inn. 
 
 Sold separately, in the collection of M. du Clos, 1812, 461 Ifs. 184/. 
 13 in. by 15 in. 
 
 132. The Companion. A halt of cavaliers, four of whom 
 are playing at dice, on a drum. 
 
 Collection of E. de Boisset (the pair) 1777 . 5000 fs. 200/. 
 Again separately, in thecollection of M. du Clos, 1812, 4980/s. 200/. 
 13 in. by 15 in. 
 
 133. La Petite Ecurie. The Interior of a stable, or remise, 
 with six horses, three of which are held by grooms : on the 
 left is a man gathering up hay ; and near the entrance is a 
 woman at a well ; other figures, variously occupied, are in the 
 stable ; and in front are four fowls. 
 
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 PHILIP WOUWERMANS. 
 
 Collection of R. de Boisset . . 1777. . 5000/*. 200/. 
 
 Morelli 1786. . 3800 /*. 152/. 
 
 Due d'Alberg, London, 1817 275 gs. 
 
 the late King of Bavaria 1826. . 2771 fJo. 250/. 
 lOf in. by 13 in.— Cop. 
 
 134. A Landscape, with a high road on the left, skirted on 
 one side by a hedge, under which is seated a woman with a 
 child, and near them is a man preparing faggots to load a gray 
 horse. 
 
 Collection of R. de Boisset . . . 1777. . 2740/*. 110/. 
 
 Le Rouge .... 1818. . 4101 fs. 164/. 
 
 This exquisitely-painted picture is in the artist's third manner. 
 It was brought to England by M. de la Haute, who sold it to 
 J. Webb, Esq. for 250 gs. ; in whose sale, in 1822, it was purchased, 
 by Mr. Foster, for 115 gs. ; and has subsequently been sold, by 
 Mr. Peacock, to the Right Honourable Robert Peel, for 1 43 gs. 
 Exhibited in the British Gallery, 1824. 
 
 12 in. by 9 in. — P. 
 
 135. A View on the Sea-shore. On the fore-ground are some 
 men unloading a cart, drawn by two horses, one of which is 
 lying down ; another cart is seen arriving; and a man, with 
 a dog at his side, lies asleep near a tub. 
 
 Collection of R. de Boisset . . . 1777. . 2400/*. 96/. 
 
 Le Bas Courmont . 1794. . 22,600 assignats. 
 15 in. by 13 in. 
 
 136. A Landscape, with an open shed on the left, under 
 which is St. Joseph, in the dress of a carpenter; beyond him 
 are the Virgin and Child, with St. Ann, seated under the shade 
 of a large tree ; and on the right is a stream of water, to which 
 two angels are leading the ass to drink. 
 
 Collection of Paillet 1777. . 1520/*. 61/. 
 
 24 in. by 18 in.— C. 
 
PHILIP WOUWERMANS. 241 
 
 137. A Landscape, with a halt of huntsmen, one of whom is 
 still on horseback ; the others are busy with their dogs : a river 
 extends alon<? the right. 
 
 Collection of M. Paillet . . . . 1777. . 810/*. 32/. 
 10J i n , by 13J in. — P. 
 
 138. A Landscape, with a stream of water in front, in which 
 several boys are bathing ; and a man is approaching with two 
 horses to water; and nearer to the spectator is a group of 
 figures : the back-ground is diversified by various cottages, 
 and a river, on which are boats. 
 
 Collection of M. Paillet . . . . 1777. . 2000 fs. 80/. 
 12 in. by 14 in. — P. 
 
 139. A Landscape, with a tent, at which a number of 
 travellers and others, with horses and waggons (loaded with 
 baggage and bales of goods) have halted, several of whom are 
 occupied with baggage, and others are drinking and reposing ; 
 among them is a woman, holding a child upon a horse ; and on 
 the left are some travellers arriving, one of whom leads a mule. 
 Collection of M. Paillet .... 1777. . 2130 fs. 85/. 
 
 Sabatier .... 1809. . 3901 fs. 156/. 
 
 13 h in. by 17^ in. — P. 
 
 140. A Pair. One represents a Landscape, with a peasant- 
 caressing a girl, who is drawing water at a well ; there are also 
 two boys, one of whom is on horseback, the other leading an ass : 
 several fowls, and culinary utensils, are on the fore-ground. 
 
 Sold separately, in the collection of Tronchien, 1778, 2101/6'. 84/. 
 14 in. by 13 in. — P. 
 
 141. The Companion represents soldiers at the entrance of 
 a sutler's booth ; amongst them is a trumpeter on horse-back. 
 
 Collection of Thelluson . . 1777 (the pair) 3800 fs. 152/. 
 11 in. by 12 in. — I'. 
 
 VOL. I. R 
 
242 
 
 PHILIP WOUWERMANS. 
 
 142. A Landscape, with a halt of banditti. 
 
 Collection of Thelluson .... 1777. . 2753 fs. 110/. 
 27 in. by 36 in. 
 
 143. Travellers halting under a rocky cave ; on the left are 
 three horses, the nearest of which is lying down ; the second (a 
 gray one) stands in the middle, with a man on the farther side 
 of it, leaning on his back ; the third is a bay : a group of two 
 women with infants in their arms, a man with a loaded ass 
 and another smoking, occupy the middle ; close to the right 
 are two figures lying asleep on a heap of hay 7 . 
 
 Collection of P. de Conti . . . 1777. . 3099 fs. 124/. 
 ]STow in the collection of Thomas Emmerson, Esq. 1826, and 
 
 cost 7000/^. 280/. 
 
 14 in. by 16 in. — P. 
 
 144. A Pair of Landscapes : in one is introduced a hawking 
 party, among which are a man on horseback, looking at two 
 birds flying ; a boy letting loose a falcon ; and near him, a 
 man and a dog. 
 
 8J in. by 6 in. — P. 
 
 145. The Companion represents a man and a woman on 
 horseback, and another man walking, accompanied by a dog. 
 
 Collection of P. de Conti . . . 1777. . 1260 fs. 51/. 
 
 Destouches . . . 1794. 
 
 8 J in. by 6 in. — P. 
 
 146. Two Cavaliers halting on the road, one of whom has 
 dismounted ; they are accompanied by attendants, with dogs 
 coupled. 
 
 Collection of M. Dulac .... 1778. . 1002 fs. 40/. 
 11 in. by 14 in. — P. 
 
 147. A View of the sandy country near Haerlem, intersected 
 
PHILIP WOUWERMANS. 243 
 
 by a river ; in front are several peasants assembled, to shoot 
 at a target. 
 
 Collection of M. Dulac . . . 1778. . 1001 fs. 40/. 
 21 in. by 19 in.— C. 
 
 148. A Landscape, with figures ; amongst them are two 
 men loading a cart with boughs, near which are two horses, 
 one of which is lying down ; and beyond them is a man cutting 
 down branches. Engraved. 
 
 Collection of the Due de Deux Pouts, 1778. . 1175 /s. 47/. 
 13 in. by 13 in. — P. 
 
 149. A Landscape, with two trees : amongst the figures 
 that enliven the scene, are a lady dressed in a yellow robe, and 
 a gentleman on horseback, of whom a woman is asking charity ; 
 near these are a sailor, and a boy with a horse ; on the left are 
 some houses, a boat, and two figures bathing. 
 
 Collection of Remond .... 1778. . 1501 fs. 60/. 
 11 in. by 16 in. — P. 
 
 150. A View from the shore, looking to the sea during a 
 fresh breeze ; the spray breaks over a rock, on the right ; 
 and on the opposite side is a little vessel, and others are seen 
 in the distance. This singular little picture of the master is 
 an admirable study from nature. 
 
 Collection Anonymous .... 1778. . 246 fs. 10/. 
 
 Baron Denons . . 1826. . 601 fs. 24/. 
 
 Sold by the writer to W. Wells, Esq., for .... 35Z. 
 Now in the possession of W. Collins, Esq., R.A. 
 
 7h in. by 9|- in. — P. 
 
 151. A gentleman wearing a hat and feathers, and carrying 
 
244 
 
 PHILIP WOUWERMANS. 
 
 a hawk on his hand, mounted on a white horse, about to pass 
 under an arcade ; and on the left is a boy saluting him. 
 
 Collection of Trouard .... 1779. . 1230 fs. 49/. 
 9 in. by 11 in. — P. 
 
 152. A hilly landscape. On the fore-ground, to the left, 
 are three horses, tied to trees ; beyond these are three others 
 with their riders ; above one of the hills is a waggon, drawn 
 by a single horse ; in the middle are eleven soldiers, halting ; 
 and on the right two horses, upon one of which a cavalier is 
 putting his cloak. 
 
 Collection of LAbbe Geviny . . 1779. . 2401 fs. 96/. 
 
 Chevalier Lambert . 1787. . 4000 fs. 160/. 
 
 25 in. by 36 in. — C. 
 
 153. La Marchande de Canards. A Landscape, with a 
 cottage, or inn, on the right, against which grows a vine ; and 
 at its side stands a large tree, with a pigeon-house in it ; on the 
 fore-ground, and in front of the house, are two sportsmen on 
 horseback, and two others on foot ; the nearest of the former 
 is seen in a hinder view ; the other is blowing a horn ; one of 
 the gentlemen, on foot, is caressing a woman with ducks ; the 
 other is stooping down to couple some dogs ; on the opposite 
 side, and near the house, stands a man, drinking out of a 
 narrow-necked jug ; and behind him is a woman with a child 
 in her arms. Engraved by Moyreau, No. 89, under the 
 above title, when in the collection of M. Damery. 
 
 Collection of M. Peters . Paris, 1779. . 1213/,'. 49/. 
 
 Helsleuter .... 1802. . 1480 fs. 59/. 
 
 Langeac .... 1808. . 1705 fs. 68/. 
 
 13 in. by 14 J in. — P. 
 
 154. A Sea Port. The view offers on the right a steep hill, 
 with a house and a sort of watch-tower on its summit ; near 
 
PHILIP WOUWERMANS. 245 
 
 the latter is a group of figures, one of whom holds a spear ; on 
 the fore-ground, and base of the hill, are a gray horse, from 
 which the driver has removed a large package, and is rolling it 
 over a plank into a boat, and a bay horse, with a package on 
 its back, which a man seems about to remove. A dark gray 
 horse, drawing a loaded sledge, which a man is pushing behind, 
 is mounting the hill ; and other horses and figures are on 
 the top : a broad river extends over the opposite side of the 
 picture, on which are various boats lying along the shore. 
 This admirable picture was painted about the commencement 
 of the artist's third manner, and may justly be cited as an 
 example of the rarest beauty and perfection. It now adorns 
 the select cabinet of W. Beckford, Esq. 
 
 Collection of Chevalier Veerlmlst . 1779. . 2205 flo. 198/. 
 
 M. Smeth Van Alpen, Rott. 1810. 2250 flo. 202/. 
 
 — — M. Le Perrier . . 1817. (bought by M. De 
 
 la Hante) 1 1,600 ft 464/. 
 
 G. W. Taylor, Esq. . 1823 700 gs. 
 
 Exhibited in the British Gallery, 1818. 
 
 15 in. by 19 in. — P. 
 
 155. Travellers halting at a country inn: amongst the 
 various persons are a woman, holding a child by the hand, and 
 a hostler preparing provender for their horse, which is tied to 
 a rack ; another man is holding a horse by the bridle, and a 
 woman is looking out at a window of the inn ; and on the 
 right are two persons seated. 
 
 Collection of M. LAbbe Geviny . 1779. . 1404 ft. 56/. 
 
 Dubois 1784. . 1402 ft. 56/. 
 
 17 in. by 20 in.— C. 
 
 156. La petite Forge die Mare'chal. A farrier's shop ; in 
 front of which is a peasant, getting a white horse shod, while 
 a child stands by, looking on ; within the shop is a man working 
 at the forge ; a small pool of water lies in the fore-ground,. 
 
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 PHILIP WOUWERMANS. 
 
 and in the distance are seen some houses and the spire of a 
 church. 
 
 Collection of M. L'Abbe Geviny . 1779. . 861 fs. 34/. 
 
 M. Dubois .... 1784. . 885 /*. 35/. 
 
 St. Victor .... 1822. . 2610 fs. 104/. 
 
 16 in, by 13 in, — P. 
 
 157. A hilly Landscape, with a river winding through it, 
 crossed at a narrow part, in front, by a plank, upon which is a 
 boy looking at two men, who are near it, drawing in their 
 nets ; on the opposite side of the stream are a man watering his 
 horse, and two little boys with fishing rods ; and on the right 
 are several other figures, and a cottage, with a pigeon-house 
 fixed on the top of two poles. Engraved by Beaumont. 
 
 Collection of Julienne. 
 
 Poulain .... 1780. . 3500 /*. 140/. 
 
 Count de Yaudreuil 1784. . 3500 fs. 140/. 
 
 Now in the collection of the Duke d'Aremberg, Brussels. 
 131 i n% b y 19 i nm —p m 
 
 158. Coup cle Pistolet. A group of five cavaliers, on horse- 
 back, in front of some tents, which occupy the left of the 
 picture ; amongst them is a trumpeter, blowing his instrument; 
 another, holding up a glass of wine in his hand, and looking at 
 a woman, who stands at his side with a jug in her hand, and 
 a child holding by her apron ; a third, with a lady mounted up 
 behind him ; and a fourth nearer the tent, is firing a pistol in 
 the air : on the opposite side is a wooden -legged beggar, 
 approaching the group, with a woman at his side ; beyond 
 these are two horse-soldiers ; and on the fore-ground are a 
 woman, seated, with a child in her arms, and a man sitting 
 near her. Engraved by Yisscher, and also by Le Bas, in the 
 Le Brun Gallery. 
 
 Collection of M. Nogaret . . . 1780. . 4201 fs. 168/. 
 M. Tolozan . . . 1801. . 4260 fs. 170/. 
 
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 PHILIP WOUWERMANS. 247 
 
 Collection of J. Humble, Esq 390 gs. 
 
 Exhibited in the British Gallery, 1826 and 1827. 
 Now in the collection of His Majesty. 
 
 18 in. by 16 in., or 19 J in. by 17 h in. — P. 
 
 159. A traveller on horseback, bestowing charity upon a 
 pilgrim. 
 
 Collection of Nogaret .... 1780. . 520 fs. 21/. 
 12 in. by 9 in. — P. 
 
 160. A Pair. One represents a corps of infantry attacking 
 a detachment of cavalry ; the composition consists of thirty-six 
 figures disposed on the left of the picture ; among the comba- 
 tants may be distinguished an officer, on a white horse ; and a 
 standard bearer in full gallop, passing over a wounded soldier, 
 who lies on the bank of some water, &c. 
 
 Sold singly, in a collection of M.B— , at Pam,1827, 6000 fs. 240/. 
 12 \ in. by 1 5 J in. — P. 
 
 161. The Companion represents a view of a farrier's shop, 
 in front of which are a boy holding a white horse, while two 
 men shoe it ; and a soldier, wearing a cuirass, stands by another 
 horse, looking at them ; a second soldier is also near, waiting 
 the completion of the job ; near the house are a woman and 
 two children, observing two men fasten a spirited horse in a 
 shoeing machine ; a dog, and some fowls, complete the compo- 
 sition in front : at some distance off, and close to the ruins of 
 a fortification, are several huntsmen, with their dogs, &c. &c. 
 
 Collection of M. Le Boeuf (the pair) 1782. . 6101 fs. 244/. 
 
 M. B— , at Paris (separately), 1827, 8000 fs. (bought 
 
 by M. De la Hante) 320/. 
 
 12J in. by 15]- in. — P. 
 
 162. The Country Earrier. The composition represents a 
 
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 PHILIP WODWERMANS. 
 
 gentleman getting his horse shod ; a man holds the leg of 
 his steed, while the smith (in the act of raising his hammer) 
 fastens on a shoe ; these are assisted by a boy, who holds the 
 nose of the horse : a little way from this group are a man and 
 a negro woman, asking charity. 
 
 Collection of M. Coders . . . 1789. . 1300 /s. 52/. 
 11 in. by 131 ^._p. 
 
 163. A Landscape, in which is introduced the subject of 
 Pyramus and Thisbe. 
 
 Collection of M. Lormier Hague, 1763. . lGoflo. 15/. 
 
 M. Nogaret .... 1780. . 910 fto. 86/. 
 
 8 in. by 6 \ in. — P. 
 
 164. A sutler's booth, near which is a woman, apparently 
 in conversation with a soldier, who is armed with a cuirass ; 
 near him are two other soldiers, one of whom is blowing a 
 trumpet : several tents, and a number of soldiers, are seen in 
 the distance. 
 
 Collection of Tronchien 1780. . 2300 fs. 92/. 
 
 Montesquiou, 1788 (with a companion), 5000 fs. 200/. 
 
 15 in. by 13 in. — P. 
 
 165. A Landscape, with a man and a gray horse on the 
 foreground. 
 
 Collection of M. Borreman, Brussels. 1781. . 625 flo. 56/. 
 12 in. by 10 in. — P. 
 
 166. Un Manege. Grooms, exercising three horses. 
 
 Collection of M. Lormier, Hague, 1763. . 260 flo. 23/. 
 
 M. Borreman, Brussels, 1781. . 805 flo. 73/. 
 
 M. Laborde .... 1781 (withdrawn). 
 
 13 in. by 15 in. — P. 
 
PHILIP WOUWERMANS. 249 
 
 167. A beautiful picture, representing the same subject as 
 the preceding, and said to have been presented by Louis XIV. 
 to the Cardinal Gonzague, was sold in the collection of W. 
 Ellis Agar, Esq. 1807. 
 
 11 in. by 16 in. — P. 
 
 168. A View of picturesque rocks, with buildings and ruins, 
 part of which serve for a farrier's shop : the smith is occupied 
 in shoeing an old white horse, and two men are working at 
 the anvil ; beyond which are two women, one of whom is 
 asleep near a cradle : upon a road in the second distance are a 
 waggon, with two horses, and a man pushing behind it. 
 
 Collection of M. Jan Tak, Lei/den, 1781. . 1500 130/. 
 
 VanLeyden . . . 1801. . 2100 fs. 96/. 
 
 Now in the collection of Chevalier Erard, Paris. 
 
 13 in. by 11 in. — P. 
 
 169. Le Depart cles Cavaliers. A party of cavalry soldiers, 
 with three horses, preparing to depart from a sutler's booth, 
 erected near the centre and fore-ground of a barren landscape, 
 at the side of an old tree ; in the middle of the group, is a 
 beautiful white charger, with a soldier on the farther side of it ; 
 another horse stands close by, laden with baggage and arms ; 
 and the third, on the opposite side, is mounted by a man with 
 his hat in his hand, apparently huzzaing : in the space between 
 the horses are a trumpeter blowing his instrument, an ensign 
 bearing a flag, and, nearer the front, a soldier, with one knee 
 on the ground, drinking a parting glass : many other figures 
 are distributed over the scene. Engraved by Moyreau, No. 
 78, under the above title, when in the collection of M. Le Brun. 
 
 Collection of the Marquis de Pange 1781. . 1651 /s. 186/. 
 
 Montribloud . . . 1781 (with a companion, 
 entitled Les Quartiers cles Vivandiers) . . . 8000 fs. 320/. 
 
 — Tolozan (separately) 1801. . 3625 fs. 115/. 
 
 Now in the collection of Sir Simon Clarke, Bart., of Oak] i ill. 
 15 in. by 20 in. — P. 
 
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 PHILIP WOUWERMANS. 
 
 170. Three cavaliers at the door of a cabaret ; and a boy 
 handing one of them a glass of wine. 
 
 Collection of M. de Gagny . . . 1783. . 1861 fs. 75/. 
 101 i Um n y si in. — P. 
 
 171. The Interior of a stable, or remise, in which a party of 
 gentlemen appear to have just arrived, and dismounted from 
 their steeds, excepting one, who is dressed in a yellow jacket, 
 and rides a bay horse, seen in a fore-shortened view ; near the 
 latter is a beautiful gray charger, caparisoned with a rose- 
 colour velvet saddle and yellow housings, the rider of which 
 still stands by its side ; more towards the entrance is a gentle- 
 man holding the bridle of a dark-gray horse, and paying the 
 hostler. A man leading a roan horse, followed by a lady on a 
 light dun-colour palfrey, are approaching the stable, through 
 the entrance to which a view of a picturesque house and the 
 distant country are obtained. In the fore-ground of this busy 
 scene are a boy on a goat, at which another boy is setting on a 
 dog, and a little girl playing with a kid ; several other figures, 
 among whom is a woman at a well, and also some poultry, and 
 a peacock, contribute to complete the interest of this excellent 
 picture, which is painted in the artist's most careful and elabo- 
 rate manner. 
 
 Collection of Count de Merle . . 1784. . 7900 fs. 316/ 
 
 Watson Taylor, Esq. 1823 530 gs. 
 
 In the latter sale it was bought by Mr. Emmerson, and is now in 
 the choice collection of the Right Honourable Robert Peel. 
 Exhibited in the British Gallery, 1818. 
 
 181 i n , by 261 in.—C. 
 
 172. L'Abreuvoir. A Landscape, with a large river on the 
 right, which intersects the country, and is bounded on the left 
 by a hill, upon the summit of which are a picturesque house 
 and the cluster of trees ; in the fore-ground are grooms watering 
 eight horses ; among them is a man on a beautiful white one, 
 
PHILIP WOUWERMANS. 251 
 
 and leading another, descending the bank to the river ; near 
 this group is a man holding a prancing horse, several boys 
 bathing, and three women washing linen : at a little distance 
 on the right is a ferry-boat, with horses and figures on board ; 
 numerous small vessels and boats are distributed over the river, 
 and near the house are two women sitting on the ground, and 
 a man riding one horse and leading another, which is kicking 
 up behind. This picture was painted in the artist's best time, 
 and is remarkably clear throughout. Engraved by Moyreau, 
 No. 6, under the above title. 
 
 Collection of M. Montribloud . . 1784. 
 
 M. deCalonne . . 1788. . 6400 fs. 256/. 
 
 Benjamin West, Esq. 1820, bought in for 700 gs. 
 
 Joseph Barchard, Esq. 1826 650 gs. 
 
 Chevalier Bonnemaison, 1827. 20,000 fs. 800/. 
 Exhibited in the British Gallery, 1824. 
 
 18 in. by 24 in. — P. 
 
 173. A representation of the ancient Dutch ceremony of 
 parading the prize ox round the town ; the animal is decorated 
 with garlands, and accompanied by a man, beating a drum : 
 numerous other figures, some on foot, others on horseback, 
 attend the procession. 
 
 Collection of M. Walraven . . 1765. . 1000 flo. 90/. 
 
 M. P. V. Locquet . 1783. . 3500 flo. 315/. 
 
 Valued by the Experts du Musee, in 1816, at 12,000 fs. 480/. 
 Now in the Louvre. 
 
 19 in. by 16J in. — P. 
 
 174. A Landscape, with two gray horses grazing, and a 
 brown one cropping the leaves of a tree, upon the rise of a 
 dike ; some travellers, reposing, are on the left ; and several 
 cottages, a waggon, a piece of w^ater, and a few sheep, compose 
 the right of the picture. 
 
 Collection of M. P. V. Locquet, Amst. 1783. 900 flo. 81/. 
 13 in. by 16 in. 
 
252 
 
 PHILIP WOUWERMANS. 
 
 175. A Landscape, with wood-cutters, one of whom is load- 
 ing an ass with faggots; beyond him is another, climbing a 
 tree to cut wood ; a third is assisting ; and near him is a 
 woman, with several bundles on her head. 
 
 Collection of M. P. V. Locquet, Amst. 1783. 281 flo. 25/. 
 
 7h in. — P. (square). 
 
 176. Un Depart de Chasse. A lady on a gray horse, hold- 
 ing a brown one by the bridle, whilst its rider, a gentleman, 
 uncouples the dogs ; on the left is a pilgrim, asking alms ; and 
 at some distance off is a woman carrying a milk-pail. 
 
 Collection of Van Hoeven, Rotterdam, 17 '68. 550 flo. 50/. 
 
 Counte de Merle . . . 1781. lJlO/s. 52/. 
 
 M. Zachary, Esq. 1828 (sold by Mr. Phillips) 250gs. 
 
 14J in. by 15| in. — P. 
 
 177. Peasants, with their baggage, attacked by banditti on 
 a high road. 
 
 Collection of Count de Merle . . 1784. . 1600 /s. 61/. 
 
 Calonne "... 1795. 
 
 19 \ in. by 22 in. — P. 
 
 178. Les Quartiers des Vivandiers. A View of an encamp- 
 ment on an extensive plain. On the fore-grouncl are a party 
 of cavalry and two ladies, with four horses ; amongst whom, 
 and in the middle, stands a cavalier, leaning one hand upon his 
 horse's saddle, and caressing a young woman with the other ; 
 three dogs are playing in front, and at the extremity of the 
 fore-ground are five men gambling round a drum. Engraved 
 by Moyreau, No. 77, under the above title, when in the 
 collection of M. Le Brun, 1754. 
 
 Sold in the collection of M. Montribloud, 1784, with a Com- 
 panion already described, under the title of Le Depart des Cava- 
 liers, for 8000 fs. 320/. 
 
 Again, separately, in the collection of Tolozan, 1801, 3000 /s. 120/. 
 
 in the collection of Le Perrier . . 1817, 9400 fs. 376/. 
 
 19 in. by 24 in.—C. 
 
PHILIP WOUWERMANS 253 
 
 179. L'Abreuvoir Hollandois. A View of an old bridge, 
 abutting against a castle, in front of which is a river, and on the 
 left a road, descending from the bridge, upon which are four 
 horses ; a gentleman, with a hawk on his hand, is mounted 
 upon one of them, and is accompanied by three dogs, a man 
 riding a dark horse is descending the bank of the river, leading 
 a prancing white one after him : nearer the front are two 
 washerwomen ; and farther in the river, a man watering two 
 horses, and two boys bathing. Engraved by Moyreau, No. 62, 
 under the above title, when in the collection of M. de la Haye, 
 1749. 
 
 Collection of Godefroy .... 1785. . 3100 fs. 124/. 
 16 in. by 20 in., or 18| in. by 21 J in. — C. 
 
 180. A View in a valley, bounded by hills ; and a high 
 broken bank on the left, upon the summit of which grow two 
 light trees and some flags, and at its base lies a horse : nearer 
 the front are two travellers reposing, attended by their dog ; 
 two others are arriving ; and about the middle is a man, 
 preceded by his dog, passing a little wooden bridge: the 
 figures are subordinate to the landscape. Engraved by 
 A. Laurent, under the title of Le Repos ; and also by Beaumont, 
 under that of La Moisson. 
 
 Collection of Godefroy .... 1785. . 3600 fs. 141/. 
 
 Le Brim .... 1791. . 2400 96/. 
 
 Catelan 1S16. . 1901 fs. 76/. 
 
 Now in the collection of the Honourable Agar Ellis. 
 
 11 J in. by 14 in. — P. 
 
 181. A Landscape, with a wood-cutter in front, loading a 
 horse ; and six other figures, at different distances, variously 
 employed ; amongst them is a woman carrying wood. 
 
 Collection of Godefroy .... 1785. . 860 fs. 32/. 
 
 St. Victor (Emmerson) 1822. . 1710 fs. 68/. 
 
 17A in. by 14 in. — P. 
 
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 PHILIP WOUWERMANS. 
 
 182. A Winter Scene. On a canal, under the walls of a 
 town, are a great number of figures, sliding and skating on the 
 ice, and others with sledges ; some figures, warming themselves, 
 are by the side of the wall on the left ; on the opposite side is 
 a man, feeding his horse with hay ; and beyond him are seen a 
 bridge, and the gate of a city : the distant landscape is covered 
 with snow. 
 
 Collection of Van Slingelandt . Dort, 1785. 510 /o. 46/. 
 
 King of Bavaria, 1826, at Munich (bought in). 
 
 131 i Um by 20 in. — P. 
 
 183. A Vegetable and Poultry Market. The view exhibits 
 a broad open place of a Dutch town, on the left of which are 
 placed piles of vegetables, and on the opposite side are stalls 
 with poultry, numerous figures (about seventy-six), variously 
 occupied, are distributed over this interesting scene of bustle 
 and business. A horse attached to a sledge, seen on the left 
 and front, is the only one in the picture. 
 
 Collection of Morelle .... 1786. . 3700 fs. 148/. 
 
 Marin 1790. . 3000 fs. 120/. 
 
 Now in the collection of M. Six Van Winter, Amsterdam. 
 25 in. by 41 in. — C. 
 
 184. The Interior of a remise, or stable, in which is a hunts- 
 man, who has just dismounted from a white horse, caressing a 
 girl at a well : on the same side are the steps of a door, with a 
 rustic fagade ; two boys busy at a vine, and an old woman 
 near them, at a window : at the door is a child, playing w T ith a 
 dog ; and on the right, a groom entering on horseback. 
 
 Collection of M. de Clene . . . 1786. . 6101 fa. 241/. 
 
 Montesquiou, 1788 (with a companion), 5000 fs. 200/. 
 
 Now in the collection of M. Six Van Winter, Amsterdam. 
 15 in. by 13J in. — P. 
 
 185. A View over a campaign country, with a great number 
 
PHILIP WOUWERMANS. 255 
 
 of figures and horses. On the left fore-ground is the entrance 
 to a farrier's shop, near which a post-waggon and several 
 horses have stopped : amongst them is a traveller getting his 
 horse's feet examined ; and on the right are four persons 
 seated, taking refreshment. 
 
 Collection of M. de Clone . . . 1786. . 5000 fs. 200/. 
 13 in. hj 17 J in. — P. 
 
 186. A rendezvous of huntsmen at the entrance of a wood. 
 On the left fore-ground is a young lady seated ; near her are 
 two cavaliers, one of whom is receiving drink from a servant ; 
 and before them, on the right, are two attendants mounted, 
 one of whom is watering his horse in a pond. 
 
 Collection of M. Vismes .... 1786. . 4004 fs. 160/. 
 
 Kobit 1801. . 1950 fs. 78/. 
 
 18 h in. by 22 in. — P. 
 
 187. A View of the sand hills near Haerlem, with several 
 figures ; among which are a man with a package, a woman with 
 a bundle, and a man on horseback, descending the banks of a 
 stream. 
 
 Collection of M. Yismes .... 1786. . 2000 fs. SOL 
 
 Montesquiou . . . 1788. . 1500 fs. 60/. 
 
 201 i n , by 18J fa.— C. 
 
 188. A View over an extensive campaign country, with 
 numerous sportsmen on horseback, accompanied by their 
 attendants and dogs, enjoying the amusement of hawking. 
 
 Collection of Proley 1787. 14,500 fs. 580/. 
 
 This is probably the picture now in the collection of the Duke of 
 Wellington, of which an ample description is given in this work. 
 36 in. by 48 in.— C. 
 
 189. A Landscape, presenting little more than a large steep 
 hill, the whole of which is covered with combatants, both horse 
 
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 and foot ; amongst the former are a man on a white horse, 
 which has fallen back on its haunches ; and another engaged 
 in fight, on a brown charger, which is plunging, and kicking 
 up behind. 
 
 Collection of Proley 1787. . 1272 /s. 51/. 
 
 Exhibited in the British Gallery, 1826 and 1827. 
 Now in his Majesty's collection. 
 
 30 in. by 43 in.—C. 
 
 190. A halt of huntsmen, one of whom is seated with his 
 dogs by his side, and two are standing : near a tree is a lady on 
 horseback, apparently speaking to a servant ; and beyond her 
 is a white horse, feeding at a trough, which a boy is about to 
 remove. 
 
 Collection of Bandeville .... 1787. . 3400 fs. 136/. 
 Castlemore .... 1791. . 5900 fs. 236/. 
 
 10 J in. by llf in. 
 
 191. Voleursde grands Chemins. A hilly and richly- wooded 
 Landscape, with a bending road in the middle, on which are 
 seen some robbers on foot, attacking three travellers on horse- 
 back. Engraved by Chedel, under the above title. 
 
 Collection of Due de Chabot . . 1787. . 2900 fs. 116/. 
 26i in. by 32J in.—C. 
 
 192. A picturesque Landscape, with a high rocky hill in the 
 middle, upon the summit of which are a few light trees, and 
 round its base winds a road, on which a man is leading a horse ; 
 another, on horseback, is arriving with a boy walking by his 
 side ; and at the skirt of the road, in front, is a traveller 
 reposing : on the other side of the hill is a winding river, 
 crossed by a bridge in the middle distance. Engraved by 
 Le Bas, in the Le Brun Gallery. 
 
 Collection of Chevalier Lambert . 1787 . 2600 fs. 104/. 
 9 in. by 11 in. — P. 
 
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 193. A Landscape, with a country inn on the right, before 
 which are some huntsmen stopping to bait ; one of whom has 
 dismounted from a white horse, and is giving some money to 
 the waiter : on the right are a river, and some distant moun- 
 tains ; and a woman with a child at her back, leading another, 
 is seen in the middle distance. 
 
 Collection of Proley 1787. . 1631 fs. 65/. 
 
 16^ in. by 13| in. — P. 
 
 1 94. A Landscape, with a cottage and a waterfall, and upon 
 a hill, in the middle of the view, are two withered trees, near 
 which are two cavaliers, stopping to bait their horses. 
 
 Collection of Proley 1787. . 1634 fs. 65/. 
 
 16 in. by 14f in. 
 
 195. A Landscape, with a river on the left. In front are a 
 lady on a white horse, accompanied by a huntsman, and a boy 
 leading a horse, laden with baggage, and wading through some 
 water, on the margin of which are a woman and a child. 
 
 Collection of the Due d'Alberg . . 1788. . 2301 fs. 92/. 
 
 M. Marin .... 1790. . 1851 fs. 74/. 
 15J in. by 21J in.—C. 
 
 196. A Landscape with figures : on the fore-ground are two 
 gentlemen, one of whom has dismounted from a white horse, 
 with a red velvet saddle, and is arranging the stirrup while his 
 companion remains on his horse waiting for him : at the side is 
 a woman seated, with a child in her arms ; and near her is a 
 man. 
 
 Collection of the Due d'Alberg . . 1788. . 2350 fs. 94/. 
 
 Coders 1789. . 3701 fs. 148/. 
 
 Tolozan 1801. . 2210 fs. SSI. 
 
 11J fa by 121 ^.__p. 
 
 VOL. I. S 
 
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 PHILIP WOUWERMANS. 
 
 197. An exquisite little Landscape, with some buildings 
 upon a hill ; two horses, detached from a cart, on the fore- 
 ground ; and three figures, one of whom (a woman) is seated 
 with a child in her arms. 
 
 This picture was sold in the collection of M. Lollier, 1789, for 
 2200 fs., 88/., with another of the same size, by A. V. Velde, re- 
 presenting a view of a meadow, in which is a woman milking a red 
 cow ; and on the right, an old tree by the side of a board fence, 
 near which are two sheep and a cow, lying down. 
 
 5 in. by 6 in. — P. 
 
 198. La Bohdmienne. A Landscape, with a river winding 
 through it ; on the fore-ground is a woman with a child on her 
 back, and another at her side, fording a stream ; and beyond 
 them are a man on horseback and a group of four other figures, 
 among which is a fortune-teller : a fine white horse and 
 numerous other objects complete the composition. 
 
 Collection of M. Lollier .... 1789. . 3302 fs. 132/. 
 
 Wattier 1797. . 3000 fs. 120/. 
 
 12 in. by 14 in. — P. 
 
 199. A party of ladies and gentlemen, accompanied by 
 attendants and dogs, going out hawking, &c. 
 
 Collection of Baron Nagel ... 1795. ... 240 gs. 
 
 200. A Landscape. On the fore-ground is a boy holding 
 by the bridle a fine roan charger, with a red cloak on its back, 
 while its rider, a cavalier, who has retired towards an old tree 
 on the right, is caressing a milk-maid ; a dog appears to be 
 barking at the boy. This is an excellent little picture. 
 
 CoUection of Boyer de F. Colombe 1790. . 1601 fs. 64/. 
 
 M. Sereville . . . 1811. . 3160 fs. 126/. 
 
 JS T ow in the collection of Alexander Baring, Esq. 
 
 11 in. by 13 in. — P. 
 
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 201. A Landscape, with an old white horse, harnessed, on 
 the fore-ground ; and at the foot of a cluster of trees, on the 
 left, are a woman with a child, and a man asleep, on his back. 
 
 Collection of M. Marin .... 1790. . 1000 A 40/. 
 12 in. by 13 J in. — P. 
 
 202. La Barraque de Pechmrs. A hilly Landscape, with a 
 cluster of trees on the top of a hill in the middle, beyond which 
 is a cottage, with a pigeon-house in the upper part of it ; on 
 the left is an old rustic stone bridge, over which a woman and 
 a child are passing, and on this side of it are a man fishing, 
 and a child looking at him : the opposite side is occupied by a 
 number of figures and three horses, among which, and in front, 
 is a group of gipsies, and beyond them a gentleman on a gray 
 horse, crossing the stream. Engraved by Moyreau, No. 61, 
 under the above title, then in the collection of Count de Bruhl, 
 1748. 
 
 Collection of M. Marin . . . . 1790. . 1000 fs. 40/. 
 18 in. by 23 in., or 20 in. by 24| in. — C. 
 
 203. A Landscape, with figures : on the fore-ground are two 
 cavaliers, one on a brown, the other on a white horse, appa- 
 rently speaking to a woman with a child on her back ; and at a 
 little distance from them is a group of gipsies and other figures, 
 near a fire. 
 
 Collection of M. Marin .... 1790. . 800 fs. 32/. 
 
 Tolozan 1801. . 2000 fs. 80/. 
 
 Again in Count Pourtales' sale, Lond. 1826 105/. 
 
 12 in. by 14 in. — P. 
 
 204. Le Defile d) 'Equipages. This capital picture exhibits 
 a view on the Ehine, whose lofty cliffs, forming a boundary on 
 the left, are surmounted by a picturesque house with a water- 
 mill at its side ; a hilly road winds round the base of the rocks, 
 which is completely lined with cavalry, conducting artillery and 
 
260 
 
 PHILIP WOUWERMANS. 
 
 baggage-waggons, defiling along it. At the side of a low 
 house in front are several soldier's wives reposing, and suckling 
 their infants ; near these is a group of three cavalry soldiers 
 halting to take refreshments, one of whom is dismounted, a 
 fourth is seen watering his horse in the river, near a woman 
 with a pail in her hand, and two boys bathing. This chef- 
 d'oeuvre was painted in the artist's latter and most esteemed 
 time ; every part is finished with the most elaborate care, and 
 its general tone inclines to a silver gray, remarkably clear 
 throughout. Engraved by Moyreau, No. 44, under the above 
 title. It is also known under the appellation of La Ferme au 
 Columbier. Descamps mentions this picture, which was then 
 M. d'Argenville's. 
 
 Collection of Praslin 1793. 37,500 fs. 1500Z. 
 
 Praslin 1808. 20,100 fs. 804/. 
 
 Again in the collection of Prince Talleyrand, 1817, and sold by 
 the agent of Messrs. Gray and Allnut, to John Webb, Esq. 
 Exhibited in the British Gallery, 1819. 
 
 Now in the collection of A. Baring, Esq., and worth 1500 gs. 
 25 in. by 33 in. — P. 
 
 205. La Blanchisseuse Flamande. A Landscape, with a 
 river on the left, on the margin of which is a woman folding up 
 linen on the bank, and for which a man, who stands before her 
 (holding a horse laden with panniers, a bottle, and some cloths), 
 appears to be waiting ; beyond them are three other washer- 
 women. Engraved by Veau. This is also a beautiful pro- 
 duction, very clear in tone, and brilliant in effect. 
 
 Collection of Praslin 1793. . 5511 fs. 2201, 
 
 ■ Muilman . . Amst. 1813. . 2225 flo. 200Z. 
 
 Again in the collection of Prince Talleyrand, 1817 : sold pri- 
 vately. 
 
 Now in the collection of Alexander Baring, Esq 
 9 J in. by 12| in. — P. 
 
 206. A Landscape, with a hawking party. 
 
 Collection of Calonne .... 1795 22 gs. 
 
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 207. A beautiful small Landscape, of a clear and silvery 
 tone. 
 
 Collection of Calonne .... 1795 50 gs. 
 
 208. A Landscape, with a number of figures and horses. 
 Collection of Calonne, 1795. 
 
 209. Le Retour clc Chasse et Curie,. A party of ladies and 
 gentlemen, consisting of about eight, most of whom have dis- 
 mounted from their horses, in front of a noble mansion on the 
 right, under an archway of which stands a table, covered with 
 refreshments ; and on this side of it sits an old gentleman in an 
 arm-chair, near whom are lying the produce of the chase, con- 
 sisting of stags, hares, &c. Engraved by Moyreau, No. 1, 
 under the above title ; and also in the Palais Eoyal. 
 
 Collection of M. Lormier . . . 1763. . 890 flo. 80/. 
 
 Due d'Orleans . . . 1795. valued at 200 gs. 
 
 Sold in Mr. Vandergucht's sale, Lond. 1796. . . . 139 gs. 
 Again, privately, in Ireland, to a gentleman at Liverpool, in 1828, 
 
 for 500^. 
 
 18 in. by 24 in. — P. 
 
 210. A Watering Place, with three figures, and two horses 
 on the fore-ground. 
 
 Collection of Wattier .... 1797. . 1200/s. 48/. 
 12 in. by 14 in. — P. 
 
 211. Banditti attacking loaded waggons, on a high road ; 
 this scene of bustle and confusion is distinguished by a loaded 
 waggon, on the left and front, the driver of which is falling 
 backwards from his horse, from a spear wound, given by a foot 
 soldier ; a little in advance of these, is a man on a kicking 
 horse, firing at a peasant ; near the former, are a horse and its 
 rider lying dead in the road : the view is bounded by a high 
 
262 
 
 PHILIP WOUWERMANS. 
 
 hill, clothed with trees and bushes, among which is a company 
 of soldiers, in ambuscade, firing at the peasants. Engraved 
 
 by 
 
 38 in. by 68 in.— C. 
 
 212. A small Landscape, with horses and figures. 
 Collection of Sir J. Reynolds . . 1795 65 gs. 
 
 213. A Halt of Banditti. This picture is composed of 
 a confused multitude of disbanded military, and desperate 
 marauders. 
 
 Collection of Sir J. Reynolds . . 1795 103 gs. 
 
 214. A capital Landscape, representing a numerous hunting 
 party, amongst whom are introduced portraits of the Prince 
 and Princess of Orange. 
 
 Collection of Sir J. Reynolds . . 1795 91 gs. 
 
 215. Petite Chasse a VOiseau. The view offers a broken 
 hilly country, of a sandy soil, with a cluster of light trees upon 
 an eminence in the middle ; in front of this is a party of hunts- 
 men, consisting of two gentlemen and a lady, the latter of whom 
 is seated upon some drapery on the ground, while one of the 
 former is taking some fruit from a negress, to present to her ; 
 the other sportsman is at a rivulet, on the right and front, filling 
 a bottle ; behind the lady are a page, holding a white palfrey, 
 and a youth, taking care of two other horses ; a gentleman on 
 a roan horse, with a hawk on his hand, followed by a lady on 
 a bay horse, are approaching on the left ; at their side is 
 a peasant, saluting them as they pass. A truly beautiful 
 example of the master. 
 
 Collection of M. Hogenburgh, Amst. 1743. . 555 flo. 501. 
 
 Danser Nyman . . 1797. . 1800 flo. 1627. 
 
 Now in the Dulwich Gallery, and worth 600 gs. 
 
 21 in. by 31 in. — C. 
 
PHILIP WOUWERMANS. 263 
 
 216. A Landscape, with Harvest People. On the fore- 
 ground are a girl, lying upon some hay, and a boy endeavour- 
 ing to throw some over her ; at the same time another female 
 is trying to pull him away ; beyond this group are two 
 harvest-men ; and on the left stands a third, laughing at 
 the passing scene ; a loaded waggon, drawn by a white horse, 
 and other objects, complete the composition. This picture 
 is of fine quality. 
 
 Collection of Danser Nyman . . 1797. . 1100 flo. 99/. 
 
 - Smeth Van Alpen, Rott. 1810. . 1500 flo. 136/. 
 Now in the collection of Baron Nagel, at the Hague. 
 
 151 i nm by 12J in. — P. 
 
 217. Huntsmen preparing for the chase. 
 
 Sold in Mr. Brian's collection . . 1798 93 gs. 
 
 This is said to be one of the artist's finest works. 
 
 218. The Companion. A return from the chase. 
 
 Collection of Mr. Brian .... 1798 105/. 
 
 They are both said to be engraved by Moyreau : but the brevity 
 of description prevents their being identified. 
 
 219. A Battle Piece. In front is a division of foot, receiv- 
 ing the charge of a detachment of cavalry ; and on the right 
 is a trumpeter, blowing his instrument : there are about 
 twenty-eight horses in this picture. 
 
 Collection of Count Plettenburg 1738. . 450 flo. 40/. 
 
 Paillet 1799. . 1900 fs. 76/. 
 
 37 in, by 53 in. — C. 
 
 220. Le Passage aux Sables. An extensive View over a 
 campaign and hilly country, interspersed with meadows and 
 water ; on the right stands a cottage ; in the middle are two 
 
264 
 
 PHILIP WOUWERMANS. 
 
 trees, of light foliage ; and on the fore-ground are various 
 figures, horses, and a hay-cart. 
 
 Collection of Tolozan . ■ . . 1801. . 4850 fs. 194/. 
 221 i n by 29 in.— C. 
 
 221. A Landscape, presenting a view over a sandy plain ; 
 on the fore-ground is a huntsman on a white horse, with a 
 hawk in his hand, apparently stopping to speak to a man, 
 who is behind him, carrying a basket of herbs ; upon a bank 
 in front is a dog. This picture is painted in the artist's 
 third manner, and is of the choicest quality. 
 
 Collection of Eobit 1801. . 3999 fs. 160/. 
 
 Now in the collection of the Duchess de Berri, and worth 250/. 
 13 in by 11 in. — P. 
 
 222. Depart pour la Chasse. A View of an elegant mansion, 
 in front of which, amongst other figures, are two gentlemen 
 conducting two ladies to their steeds ; and on the fore-ground 
 are two youths, one of whom is chastising two dogs ; the 
 other has a hawk on one hand, and holds a leash of dogs 
 with the other. Engraved by Moyreau, No. 32, under the 
 above title ; and also in the Palais Koyal. 
 
 Orleans' Gallery 1798 200 gs. 
 
 Collection of Davenport, Esq. 1801 (at Mr. Christie's), 160/. 
 
 18 in. by 24 in. 
 
 223. A Battle Piece. This capital picture represents a 
 general engagement ; the whole of the fore-ground is covered 
 with combatants of cavalry and infantry, among whom 
 appears a squadron of horse, with their commanding officer. 
 The scene of slaughter occurs upon an eminence, and extends 
 into the distant country. 
 
 Collection of Geldermeester . . 1800. . 2500 flo. 225/. 
 39 in. by 57 in.—C, 
 
PHILIP WOUWERMANS. 265 
 
 224. Two cavaliers halting at an inn ; one of whom has 
 dismounted from a fine white horse, and is caressing the girl 
 who is drawing water for his steed ; while his companion 
 appears to be galloping off : through an ancient gateway is 
 a view of the distant country. 
 
 Collection of Geldermeester . . 1800. . 1800 flo. 162Z. 
 16 in by 15 in. — P. 
 
 225. A Landscape with horses and figures. This capital 
 picture is finely composed, and represents the animal in 
 every variety of position ; the whole are relieved by a fine 
 clear sky. 
 
 Collection of Sir S. Clarke, Bart., and G. Hibbert, Esq. 
 
 1802. . . . 252 gs. 
 
 226. A Sea-port, with soldiers embarking their baggage on 
 board a boat ; a great variety of figures, horses, and shipping, 
 enrich the scene. 
 
 Collection of Sir S. Clarke, Bart., and G. Hibbert, Esq. 
 
 1802. . . . 315 gs. 
 
 227. A Horse Fair. Among a great number of horses, 
 which are distributed over the ground, is a group of three, 
 in the centre, one of which only is mounted ; another, of a 
 piebald colour has his rider stooping under its head, to tie 
 his shoe ; on the left are three children, and a woman draw- 
 ing wine from a cask ; and on the opposite side are two more 
 children, and two horses near a trough ; some booths occupy 
 the middle distance, and near them are groups of jockies, 
 transacting business, &c. This little picture is rich in subject, 
 and painted in the artist's most esteemed manner. 
 
 Collection of Sir S. Clarke, Bart., and G. Hibbert, Esq. 
 
 1802. . . . 190 0*. 
 Exhibited in the British Gallery, in 1815. 
 Now in the collection of G. Hibbert, Esq. 
 
 11| in. by 14 in. — Cop. 
 
266 
 
 PHILIP WOUWERMANS. 
 
 228. Sportsmen returning from the chase. 
 
 Collection of the Earl of Besborough 1801 194/. 
 
 229. A Stag Hunt in a wild country, varied with rocks, 
 water-falls, and buildings. On the fore-ground are groups 
 of horses and figures, and towards the left is a lady, attended 
 by huntsmen and dogs, pursuing the stag and a fawn, which 
 are seen on the right, attacked by the huntsmen. 
 
 Collection of Robit 1801. . 3000 fs. 120/. 
 
 A picture corresponding in size and subject with the above, is in 
 the collection of the Duchess de Berri. 
 
 52 in. by 74 in. — C. 
 
 230. St. George vanquishing the Dragon. 
 
 Collection of Tronchien .... 1801. . 4400 fs. 176Z. 
 24 in. by 18 in. — P. 
 
 231. Poste pr&s d'Anvers. The Interior of a remise, in 
 which are three horses feeding at a rack, and a fourth (a 
 gray one) stands nearer the front, with a scarlet saddle on, 
 ready for a cavalier, who is bending on one knee, under his 
 steed's head, tieing his shoe-string : on the farther side is the 
 hostler ; and near the gentleman another horse, mounted by 
 a lady, whom a beggar with a wooden leg is approaching ; 
 close to the entrance of the stable is a woman at a well ; and 
 on the opposite side a boy wheeling a barrow, with a child in 
 it. Engraved by Mathieu, 1780, under the above title. 
 
 A picture, corresponding with the preceding description, is in 
 the collection of the Earl of Eadnor. 
 
 13J i n . by 18 in. — P. 
 
 232. A hilly Landscape, with a group of travellers in the 
 middle near two old leafless trees, at the foot of which one of 
 them is reposing; behind him is another, on his knees, giving a 
 
PHILIP WOUWERMANS. 267 
 
 gray horse some water in a pail ; and a third is still on his 
 horse, wrapped up in a cloak : on the same side is a bubbling 
 stream, falling in a cascade ; and above the hills is seen the 
 roof of a thatched cottage. Painted in the artist's first manner. 
 
 Collection of Noel Desenfans . 1802 200 gs. 
 
 Exhibited in the British Gallery, 1815. 
 Now in the Dulwich Gallery. 
 
 18 in. by 16 in. — P. 
 
 233. A Landscape, with rocks and trees on the left, near 
 which several travellers have halted, two of them dismounted ; 
 the others watering their horses in a river on the right, in 
 which are some boys bathing, and near them are two men in a 
 boat : on the second-ground is a lady on horseback, attended 
 by a man on foot, who holds her horse's bridle, and followed 
 by another servant. 
 
 Collection of Noel Desenfans . 1802 100 gs. 
 
 P. 
 
 234. A Landscape with figures and horses. 
 
 Collection of John Purling, Esq. 1801 (bought by Dupre), 185/. 
 
 235. The Companion. A similar subject. 
 
 Collection of John Purling, Esq. 1801 (by Mr. Birch), 210 gs. 
 
 236. A Landscape with a hawking party. 
 
 Collection of Greffier Fagel . . 1801. .... 133 gs. 
 
 237. A return from the chase. 
 
 Collection of Greffier Fagel . . 1801 70 gs. 
 
 238. A restive horse, and groups of figures at an inn-door. 
 Collection of Greffier Fagel . . 1801 \45 gs. 
 
268 
 
 PHILIP WOUWERMANS. 
 
 239. A mountainous Landscape, with a picturesque grotto 
 on the right, near which is a gipsy with two children, telling a 
 lady, who is attended by a cavalier, her fortune ; and at a little 
 distance from them are a man looking on, and a boy begging. 
 
 Collection of Helsleuter . . . 1802. . 2260 fs. 90/. 
 14§ in. by 13 in — P. 
 
 240. Horses watering. An exquisite and highly-finished 
 picture in the artist's enamelled style : the horses are full of 
 action, and a clear transparent effect pervades the piece. 
 
 Collection of Holderness . . . 1802 170 gs. 
 
 Now in the collection of the Earl of Breadalbane. 
 
 241. A Winter Scene, with cottages, ruins, and a light 
 wooden bridge : represented during a fall of snow. 
 
 Collection of Van Leyden . . . 1804. . 730 fs. 29/. 
 12 in. by 14 in. — P. 
 
 242. Le Port Drapeau. Horses watering. The view pre- 
 sents a Landscape, with an old stone bridge on the right, over 
 which are passing a horse and cart, and on this side of it are 
 three cavalry soldiers descending a bank, to water their horses, 
 the middle one is on a gray horse, followed by a standard 
 bearer ; in the centre of the picture are a woman with her 
 apron full of carrots, and a child by her side ; on the left, at a 
 little distance, are several travellers fording a stream. 
 
 Collection (anonymous) . . . . 1810 375gs. 
 
 Exhibited in the British Gallery, 1824. 
 
 Now in the collection of Colonel Hugh Baillie. 
 
 22 in. by 26 in. — C. (about.) 
 
 243. A Landscape, with figures and horses. 
 
 Collection of Sir George Yonge, Bt. 1806 SOgs. 
 
 20 in. by 27 in. 
 
PHILIP WOUWERMANS. 269 
 
 244. The Companion. A similar subject. 
 Collection of Sir George Yonge, Bart. 1806 (bought by J. Meyer, 
 Esq.) 64/. 
 
 245. A Landscape, with a hawking party. Engraved by 
 Moyreau. 
 
 Collection of Hasting Elwyn, Esq. 1806. 
 
 246. Soldiers attacking peasants in a village situated in a 
 hilly country : on the fore-ground are an officer half naked, 
 with his arms tied, and four peasants dressing themselves in his 
 uniform, whilst another is stripping a soldier, who lies on the 
 ground ; a white speckled horse, several other horses, and a 
 dead boy, complete this group ; and towards the right are two 
 soldiers, seized by peasants : the second plan is covered with 
 combatants, the soldiers flying, and pursued on all sides. 
 
 Collection of Vander Pot . Rott. 1808. . 3625 flo. 326/. 
 The Companion is in the collection of M. Van Lankeren, Antwerp. 
 (See page 191.) The pair was sold in the collection of M. Domburgh, 
 
 Hague, 1745. . 1400 flo. 126/. 
 
 Now in the Mnsee at Amsterdam, and worth . . . 400/. 
 22f in. by 29} in.—C. 
 
 247. A Landscape with a bridge. 
 
 Collection of Richard Hulse, Esq. 1806 60 gs. 
 
 248. A small Landscape, with a man, a horse, and a dog. 
 Collection of Mrs. Gordon . . . 1808 49 gs. 
 
 249. A Landscape, with a number of figures and horses, 
 assembled to enjoy some favourite amusement. 
 
 Collection of Lord Rendlesham . 1809 245 gs. 
 
 250. A Landscape, with figures and horses, &c. &c. &c. 
 Collection of Lord Rendlesham, 1809 (bought in 1806 at 470 gs.) 
 
 295 gs. 
 
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 PHILIP WOUWERMANS. 
 
 251. A Landscape, composed of sand hills, and traversed by 
 a river, falling in a cascade on the fore-ground, which is 
 enlivened with figures and cattle: amongst them are three 
 cavaliers, two horses, and a dog ; and in the distance, on an 
 eminence, are seen a village, some trees, and scattered buildings. 
 
 Collection of M. D. Jongh . Rott. 1810. . 701 flo. 63Z. 
 9 in. by 8 in. — P. 
 
 252. A Landscape, with a halt of sportsmen. 
 
 Collection of Sir H. Gott, Bart. . 1810 120 gs. 
 
 253. The Interior of a stable, with figures and horses. 
 Collection of Sir H. Gott, Bart. . 1810 69 gs. 
 
 254. A View of an encampment, with cavalry, &c. • and a 
 beggar asking alms. 
 
 Collection of Walsh Porter, Esq. . 1810 300 gs. 
 
 255. A Halt of Sportsmen. A Landscape, with a hilly 
 fore-ground, the left side of which is broken, and on the right 
 stands a house, the corner only of which is seen ; near it is a 
 hawking party, consisting of a lady and two gentlemen on horse- 
 back, stopping to refresh ; the lady is dressed in a yellow habit, 
 and one of the gentlemen, mounted on a gray horse, has a 
 hawk on his arm ; near this group is an hostler, with a basket ; 
 before him are a woman, pouring out some liquor, and a 
 cavalier paying her attention ; a little farther stands a coach, 
 at the door of which is a gentleman, bowing to some person 
 inside : on the left is a boy, letting his dogs drink ; and at 
 various distances are others of the party arriving. A beggar 
 woman, with a child at her back and another near her, are 
 also in front. An excellent picture, of superior quality, 
 painted in the artist's third manner. 
 
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 Collection of Gildermeester . . . 1800. 2057 flo. 187/. 
 
 M. Smeth Van Alpen, Rett. 1810. 2500 flo. 225/. ""^ 
 Exhibited in the British Gallery, 1826 and 1827. 
 
 Now in His Majesty's collection, and worth • . G00/. 
 
 25 ml by 32 in. — P. f^j^ <?S' 
 
 256. A View of a Hay Field in Harvest Time. On the right 
 and close to the side, is a boat laden with hay, near which a 
 boy is bathing ; at a little distance from him stands a waggon, 
 loaded with hay ; and on this side of it are four horses, one of 
 which is lying down : about the middle of the fore-ground are 
 two sportsmen, on foot, followed by their dogs ; at the side of 
 them sits a beggar, and close to him is a woman lying on the 
 ground : in the middle-distance are men and women hay-making; 
 and beyond them is another waggon-load of hay, drawn by two 
 horses. This picture is painted in the artist's third manner; 
 remarkably clear and silvery in tone, and of the choicest quality. 
 
 Collection of M. Smeth Van Alpen, Rott. 1810. 4200 flo. 379/. 
 
 La Fontaine, 1811 (At Mr. Christie's), 1700 gs. 
 In the latter sale the price is artificial. 
 Exhibited in the British Gallery, 1826 and 1827. 
 Now in His Majesty's collection, and worth .... 1000/. 
 25 in. by 30 in. — C. 
 
 257. The Horrors of War. An open Landscape, with a 
 town and church in flames, on the right ; the fore-ground is 
 occupied by numerous soldiers and others, on horseback, with 
 their prisoners on foot, some of whom appear greatly terrified, 
 and are on their knees begging for mercy ; amongst a group of 
 about five horsemen is one pulling a woman up to him ; a 
 quantity of baggage, and other spoils of war, are scattered about 
 the ground : on the left are a female and a child, weeping over 
 a man's body ; numerous soldiers and peasants are seen in 
 every direction : the sky is overcast, and a solemn gloom per- 
 vades the whole scene. This picture is too brown in colour : 
 
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 it was most probably painted in the early time of the artist's 
 second manner. 
 
 Collection of M. Valkenburg, Rott. 1731. . . 850/0. 76/. 
 
 It was formerly in the collection of Hesse Cassel, and subse- 
 quently in that of Malmaison ; at the distribution of the latter 
 collection, in 1816, this picture was sold for . . 10,000 fs. 400/. 
 
 Now in the collection of M. Boursault, Paris. 
 
 17 in. by 24 in. — P. {about.) 
 
 258. A Kepose after the Chase. Amongst the various 
 groups are a lady on a white horse ; a gentleman, behind her, 
 doing something to his horse's saddle ; two men on the left 
 tieing a stag on a horse's back, a dog jumping up at it, a man 
 asleep on the ground, another holding a speckled horse, and a 
 groom with a leash of dogs, &c. &c. &c. 
 
 Collection of M. Smeth Van Alpen, Rotterdam, 1810. 
 LeBrun .... 1811. . 10,200 fs. 408/. 
 
 24f in by 30J in. 
 
 259. A Landscape, with a high road, on which is a lady on 
 horseback, attended by a gentleman, and followed by two dogs : 
 on the left is a beggar, and beyond him a woman with a child, 
 seated near a hedge. 
 
 Collection M. Smeth Van Alpen, Rotterdam, 1810. 
 
 LeBrun . . . 1811. . . 1760/s. 70Z. 
 
 Le Perrier . . . 1817. . . 2610 fs. 104/. 
 14 in. by 12J in. — P. 
 
 260. A View of an open country, with a road in front ; near 
 a bridge is a gentleman dismounted, followed by two dogs, one 
 of which is near a stream that runs along the fore-ground. 
 
 Collection of De Jongh, 1811 (sold by Le Brun), 1750 fs. 70/. 
 
 Le Perrier . . . 1817. . . 2901 fs. 116/. 
 
 9 j in. by 8 in. — P. 
 
PHILIP WOUWERMANS. 273 
 
 261. A Landscape, with figures and horses : among them 
 are several men engaged in loading a waggon (drawn by a 
 white horse), and near it is a boy asleep. 
 
 Collection of M. Smeth Van Alpen, Rott. 1810. 1800 /o. 162/. 
 16 in. by 14 in. 
 
 262. A Halt of Travellers. In an open Landscape are two 
 travellers seated, and a third mounted on a gray horse: these 
 appear to be looking at a cavalier on a prancing horse : 
 towards the right is a party of cavalry at an inn. 
 
 Collection of M. Smeth Van Alpen, Amst. 1810. 1850 flo. 166/= 
 16 in. by 20 in. — P. 
 
 263. A Halt of a Hawking Party at a Cabaret. In the 
 middle are a lady and two cavaliers on horseback, and 
 another gentleman on foot caressing a girl, who is pouring 
 out some liquor for him ; behind them are a coach (drawn by 
 gray horses), and a beggar asking alms : a boy, with dogs 
 drinking at a brook, some horses watering, and several more 
 beggars, complete the composition. 
 
 Collection of Mr. Hill . . . 1810. (by Mr. Christie) 400 gs. 
 
 264. A Halt of Travellers, in a Landscape. On the fore- 
 ground are a gray horse feeding out of a basket, into which a 
 man is putting hay, and a brown horse, laden with baggage, 
 is standing on the farther side of him; near them are a woman 
 (with a child in her lap) sitting at the road-side, and a litle boy 
 standing by her ; and on the opposite side, at some distance 
 off', are a woman on horseback, and a man walking at her side. 
 This picture is painted in the artist's middle time. 
 
 Collection of M. Le Brim . . . 1812. . 2360 /i>\ 94/. 
 Now in the collection of Alexander Baring, Esq. 
 
 13 J in. by 12 \ in,—F. 
 
 265. A View of a road, on which is a man on horseback 
 
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274 
 
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 saluting some travellers, who are reposing by the side of it : 
 on the right are two dogs, and on the left stands an old tree, 
 without foliage. 
 
 Collection of M. Villers .... 1812. . 1400 fs. 56/. 
 14 in. by 12 in. — P. 
 
 266. A Horse Fair, in a large public place. 
 
 Collection of John Humble, Esq. . 1812 220/. 
 
 267. The interior of a remise, with a cavalier and a lady on 
 horseback in the middle, who appear to have just arrived, and 
 are followed by a coach and pair, which is entering at the large 
 door; at the left outlet stands a cabaret, covered with a spread- 
 ing vine, near which is a girl at a well ; and in the landscape 
 are two persons on horseback. 
 
 Collection of John Humble, Esq. . 1812 137 gs. 
 
 Again in Mr. Panne's sale . . . 1819 200 gs. 
 
 18 in. by 24 in. — C. {about.) 
 
 268. A small Landscape, with a sportsman on a white horse. 
 Collection of General Craig, . . 1812 61/. 
 
 269. A Halt of Cavaliers and a Lady, at a Farrier's shop. 
 A beautiful Landscape, painted in the artist's gray manner. 
 
 Collection of General Craig, 1812; bought by the Marquis of 
 Hertford, for Lord Harrington 350/. 
 
 270. Les Sablons de Westphalie. A View over a hilly 
 country, of a barren sandy soil : on the left are a cottage and 
 various other objects; and on the opposite side a large extent of 
 flat country, a marsh, and a river, through a shallow part of 
 which a cart, with peasants in it, and others on foot, are passing. 
 
PHILIP WOUWERMANS. 275 
 
 This picture is said to have been in M. Smeth Van Alpen's 
 collection, where it formed a companion to The Hay Harvest. 
 There is a print by Ghedel, called Ghemin dans VEav, 
 strongly resembling the above description. 
 
 Sold by Mr. Christie, in 1813, for . . 570/. 
 
 23 in. by 29 in. {about.) 
 
 271. A Camp Scene, with figures at a sutler's booth ; amongst 
 them are an officer, mounting his horse ; others, preparing to 
 march ; and a lame beggar. 
 
 Collection of Creed, Esq. . 1813. (Woodburn) 148 gs. 
 
 272. Peasants going to Market. On the fore-ground is a 
 group, with horses, about to commence their journey ; and 
 others are distributed at various distances, about the piece. 
 
 Collection of W. Willett, Esq. .1813. ... 170 gs. 
 
 273. A Landscape, with a lady seated on the foreground, 
 conversing with a sportsman ; and several attendants, with 
 horses and dogs. 
 
 Collection of W. Willett,. Esq. . 1813 142 gs. 
 
 274. A Halt of Huntsmen. The view exhibits a hilly 
 Landscape with a ruin on the left, composed of an arch, 
 abutting against a pedestal, surmounted by the statue of a 
 warrior. In the foreground are a lady in a blue habit (seated), 
 and a gentleman by her side, offering her a cup of drink ; 
 behind these is a page, holding a brown horse and a fine gray 
 palfrey : near them are two dogs and a dead stag : towards 
 the ruin are two huntsmen, one of whom is seated on the 
 ground, the other is mounted on a bay horse. A fountain, 
 adorned with sea horses, at which a sportsman is filling a bottle 
 is close to the right side of the picture, and completes the 
 
276 
 
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 composition of this exquisite little gem, which is probably the 
 one sold in the above sale. 
 
 Now in the collection of W. D. Acraman, Esq., Bristol. 
 13 in. by 19 in. — P. 
 
 275. A hilly Landscape, with soldiers playing at dice, and 
 others looking on ; near a tree, on the left, are four horses, one 
 of which is of a grayish colour ; another, a black one, has a 
 rider on its back ; a third (brown) is held by a man ; on the 
 second distance are a loaded waggon, and a man on horseback, 
 Painted in the artist's first, or Bamboccio manner. 
 
 Collection of M. Yenck de Wesel 1814. . 1810 fs. 721 
 13£ in. by 16 J in. — P. 
 
 276. A Halt of Travellers. 
 
 Collection of Lord Clanbrassil . 1814 99p^'. 
 
 277. A View of a Sea-port, with a hill on the left, forming 
 the banks of a river, on which, at some distance, are several 
 vessels at anchor ; numerous figures are engaged with merchan- 
 dize ; on the hill is a waggon, drawn by four mules, and 
 near them, three horses, one of which is lying down ; still more 
 in front, and towards the middle, are two children near a 
 puddle, and two men pulling over a bale of goods ; beyond 
 them are a lady, a gentleman, a boy, &c. &c. 
 
 Collection of Hart Davis, Esq. . 1814. . . (bought by 
 
 Mr. Norton), 273 r/s., well worth 500 gs. 
 
 This picture is rich in subject, and of excellent quality. 
 Now in the collection of the Duchess de Berri, Palais Bourbon. 
 20 in. by 26 in.— C. (about.) 
 
 278. A Fair, near the castle of Bentheim, on the river Elbe. 
 Collection of De la Hante, Esq. 1814. . . (bought by 
 Mr. Poster) 3(%g. 
 
PHILIP WOUWERMANS. 277 
 
 279. The Interior of a remise, with figures and horses. 
 Collection of Sir G. Page Turner, Bart., 1815. ... 109 gs. 
 
 280. Louis XIII. reviewing his troops in the Tuilleries, 
 at Paris : this capital picture is said to he the joint production 
 of the artist and his brother Peter. 
 
 Collection of M. Dufresne . . . 1816. . 8000 fs. 320/. 
 
 Now in the possession of M. Martin, at Paris, who values 
 it at 18,000 fs. 720/. 
 
 In the writer's opinion, this picture is wholly by the hand of Peter 
 Wouwermans, but is decidedly the chef-d'oeuvre of his works. 
 50 in. by 76 in. 
 
 281. Peasants, on the banks of a river, unloading a waggon, 
 drawn by a white horse ; behind which is another, drawn by a 
 dun coloured one ; on the fore -ground is the driver, reposing 
 with his dog. 
 
 Collection of Cremer . Rott. 1816. . 1665 fio. 150/. 
 
 15 \ in. by 13 \ in. 
 
 282. The Archers. Several men and boys, with bows and 
 arrows, aiming at a bird, fixed on the top of a pole. 
 
 Collection of General Verdier . . 1816. . 1400 fs. 56/. 
 
 283. A View of an extensive fiat country, with three gentle- 
 men hawking, attended by their servants and dogs. * 
 
 Collection of Le Perrier .... 1817. . 1301 fs. 52/. 
 8 in. by 10 in. — P. 
 
 284. The Interior of a large open stable, or remise ; on the 
 right are two brown horses and a gray one, fastened to a 
 manger ; and on the left, towards the middle, are two waggons, 
 one drawn by two horses, on one of which sits a boy ; the other 
 
278 
 
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 by three, with a driver on the foremost one ; these appear to 
 have just arrived : near them is a gentleman on horseback, of 
 whom a woman, with a child, is asking alms. 
 
 Collection of Prince Rubempre, at Brussels, 1765, 550 fio. 50/. 
 
 Mad. Hogguer Amst. 1817. . 1800 fio. 162/. 
 
 Le Rouge .... 1818. . 6050 fs. 242/. 
 This picture, although a little dark, is truly admirable — for the 
 richness of its composition, in the number of the horses, and the 
 variety of action they display; the whole of which is finished with the 
 most studious care. This is an example of the artist's second manner. 
 Now in the collection of W. Wilkins, Esq. 
 
 17J in, by 23 in. — P. 
 
 285. Peasants of both sexes, fighting, in front of a house ; 
 in the distance are stalls, and a fair. 
 
 Collection of Vander Pot ... 1808. . 600 fio. 54/. 
 Now in the Musee at Amsterdam. 
 
 24 \ in. by 32 J in. 
 
 286. A Fair with booths. The distinguishing feature in this 
 busy scene consists of a group in the centre of the fore-ground ; 
 among which are a jockey with a whip, and a cavalier, appa- 
 rently bargaining for a gray horse, w T hich a groom is showing 
 off ; the restive animal is kicking out behind ; near these are 
 other chapmen, looking at horses, and close to the front is a 
 boy with a dog ; to the right are a gray horse and a bay 
 one, the Jatter is mounted by a man in a yellow jacket ; still 
 farther is a post waggon ; and some booths are seen on a hill, 
 in the distance ; a great number of figures and horses are 
 distributed over the country. This is a beautiful little gem 
 of the choicest quality. 
 
 Collection of J. F. Tuffin, Esq. . 1818 12bgs. 
 
 Again, privately, bought by the writer, 1826 210#s. 
 
 Now in the collection of Sir Charles Bagot, Bart. 
 
 12 in. by 15 in. — P. 
 
PHILIP WOUWERMANS. 279 
 
 287. A Landscape, with figures at a farrier's shop ; and a 
 loaded cart in the distance. 
 
 Collection of R. Norman, Esq. . 1818 90gs. 
 
 288. A farrier's shop, at which three cavaliers have halted, 
 one of whom is holding his horse, while two men examine one 
 of its hind feet, another of the cavaliers stands by his horse's 
 head, looking on ; in the opposite side are a woman, seated on 
 a bank with a child in her lap, and another child by her side ; 
 beyond her are a loaded waggon, and travellers arriving. 
 Engraved by Yisscher. 
 
 289. A Horse Fair. Among the various groups of figures 
 and cattle, is a jockey, mounted on a fine prancing white 
 charger, which two gentlemen seem to be examining ; and on 
 the right stands an inn, near which are some persons assembled 
 under the shadow of a vine-trellis ; on the same side are several 
 horses, among which is a black and white one ; in the opposite 
 part are women and children ; and in the distance is seen a 
 village, and many more horses. 
 
 Collection of M. Valkenier Amst. 1796. . 1350 flo. 120/. 
 
 - M. Le Rouge Paris, 1818. 15,000 fs. (bought 
 
 in) 600/. 
 
 Now in the collection of M. Valdou, Paris. 
 
 16 in. by 20 in. 
 
 290. A Field of Battle. Amongst numerous combatants, 
 both horse and foot, distributed over a wide expanse of country, 
 is a group of four horsemen, occupying the middle and front ; 
 the nearest of whom (to the spectator) is seen in a hinder view, 
 wearing a cuirass and a hat and feathers, mounted on a fine 
 piebald charger, apparently defending himself with a pistol 
 against his antagonist, who is rushing upon him with uplifted 
 sword, on a bay horse ; a third, on the opposite side, is riding 
 
280 
 
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 furiously up to the contest, on a black charger ; to the left of 
 this group is a standard bearer, approaching the front at full 
 gallop, carrying a red flag ; a dead horse lies near the latter, 
 and a wounded man is prostrate under the feet of the piebald 
 horse ; on the left and front are several wounded soldiers, and 
 dead and dying horses ; and in the distance is seen a castle, 
 upon a high hill. This very capital picture is painted in the 
 artist's latter and most esteemed manner, possessing the most 
 exquisite finishing, with clear and silvery colouring. 
 
 Collection of M. Le Chevalier Lavalle 1818. 15,000 fs. 600/. 
 
 M. De La Hante . . 1821 780#«. 
 
 Again at the Fon thill sale, by Mr. Phillips, 1823. . . Q70gs. 
 Now in the possession of H. Phillips, Esq. 
 
 22 in. by 27 in. — P. 
 
 291. The Interior of a remise, with a large entrance on the 
 right, near which are a cavalier holding a bay horse, and 
 another mounted on a beautiful white one, at whose side is a 
 groom, apparently doing something to his stirrup ; farther in 
 the stable are two more horses, and a groom and a cavalier ; 
 and in front are two children, one of them standing on a board 
 to which a dog is attached ; on the opposite side is a pump, and 
 near it are a man, a woman, and a child, looking at two cocks 
 fighting ; a lady and gentleman on horseback, and a boy 
 running at their side, are approaching the entrance of the 
 remise. This is of the most estimable quality. 
 
 Collection of Lucien Buonaparte (engraved in his gallery), 1816. 
 
 Bought privately, by J. Harman, Esq., from whom it passed 
 in exchange to Mr. Emmerson, and has since been sold by the 
 writer to the Chevalier Erard . . . 1826. 12,000 fs. 480Z. 
 14J in. by 19 in. — P. 
 
 292. A Landscape, with figures and horses. 
 
 Collection of John Knight, Esq. . 1819 240#s. 
 
PHILIP WOUWERMANS. 281 
 
 293. A similar subject. 
 
 Collection of John Knight, Esq. . 1819 95^. 
 
 294. Banditti attacking a baggage-waggon. 
 
 Collection of Lord Charles Townshend, 1819 60#s. 
 
 12 in. by 15. in. — P. (about.) 
 
 295. A view on the sea-shore. Upon a barren sandy hill, the 
 right of the fore-ground, is a group of four persons, two of whom 
 are engaged with baskets of fish, for some of which a gentle- 
 man on horseback, accompanied by his dogs, appears to be 
 bargaining ; at the side of this group stands a gray horse (seen 
 in a hinder view, fore-shortened) laden with fishing tacle ; and 
 beyond it are a man and a woman, seated on the beach, looking 
 towards the sea, which is at some distance off, the tide being 
 down. 
 
 This picture is said to be the last production of the artist's 
 pencil ; which is not at all improbable, as its general tone of 
 colour, being of a silver gray, is the characteristic of that period ; 
 its predominant tender tones are varied with the most beautiful 
 gradations of tint that genius and art could blend together ; 
 the figures are admirably drawn, and the finishing throughout 
 is of the most exquisite description: it was formerly in the 
 Queen of Spain's Cabinet, and is stamped with the royal arms 
 at the back. 
 
 Collection of Lord Charles Townshend, 1819. . . . 305gs. 
 — ■ Joseph Barchard, Esq., 1823, bought privately by 
 Mr. Emmerson, and sold by the writer to the Right Honourable 
 Robert Peel, for 450,7*. 
 
 Exhibited in the British Gallery, 1818. 
 
 296. LEcurie Flamande. The Interior of a stable, or 
 remise, with five figures and three horses : the principal object 
 is a fine white horse without a saddle, held by a boy, near whom 
 is a brown horse drinking out of a pail, at the side of which 
 is a dog ; beyond this group is the third horse, feeding at a 
 
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 PHILIP WOUWERMANS. 
 
 rack ; and at the entrance are a woman seated, with a child in 
 her arms, and a man bringing in a saddle ; through the entrance 
 is seen the distant country, with a cottage ; and a man. a boy, 
 and a dog passing along a road. Engraved by Moyreau, 
 No. 79, under the above title. 
 
 Collection of M. Denis .... 1755. 
 
 Pynders . Brussels, 1821. . 900 flo. 81/. 
 
 Mr. Smith (bought in) 1828 130^s. 
 
 Now in the possession of the writer. 
 
 13 in. by 16 J in. — P. 
 
 297. A Hawking Party. A Landscape with a party of ladies 
 and gentlemen on horseback, passing a ford, followed by 
 attendants with dogs, amongst whom is a huntsman on a fine 
 white horse, preceded by a lady wearing a black cap decked 
 with feathers, on a horse richly caparisoned : the landscape is 
 varied with hills and dales, and illumined by a fine clear sky. 
 
 Collection of Paignon Dijonval . . 1821. 
 
 John Lucy, Esq. . . 1824. 
 
 This picture is truly one of the artist's chef-d'ceuvres : it is clear 
 and luminous, and appears to have been painted about the time that 
 he adopted his third manner. 
 
 21 in. by 27 in.— C. 
 
 298. The Companion. A hawking party, consisting of a 
 lady and two gentlemen on horseback, the former is mounted 
 on a beautiful white palfrey, and one of the latter is casting up 
 the lure to the hawks ; these are accompanied by their atten- 
 dants and dogs ; others belonging to the company are seen in 
 the distance : the landscape offers an open country, varied by 
 gentle hills, represented under the aspect of an overcast sky. 
 indicating wind and rain. 
 
 Collection of Paignon Dijonval, 1821, valued correctly at 20000s. 
 These capital pictures were bought, with the entire collection, by 
 Mr. Emmerson. 
 
 Now in the possession of John Lucy, Esq. 
 
 21 in. by 27 in.— C. 
 
PHILIP WOUWERMANS. 283 
 
 299. A Landscape, with three horses (a gray one lying 
 down between two bays, in a meadow) ; and upon an eminence, 
 at a little distance from them, is a shepherd asleep by the side 
 of a woman. 
 
 Collection of the King of Bavaria . 1826. . 535 flo. 48/. 
 15 J in. by 13 in. — P. 
 
 300. A lady on horseback, and other figures, halting in 
 front of an inn ; a woman pouring out a glass of liquor ; and 
 a horse feeding at a trough. Dark in tone. 
 
 Collection of the King of Bavaria, 1826, Munich, 1345/o. 121/. 
 131 i n . by 15 J in. — P. 
 
 301. A lady on a chestnut horse, and a gentleman on a bay 
 one, halting under an archway near an inn ; a gray horse, 
 drinking out of a pail ; and three women on the right. 
 
 Collection of the King of Bavaria, 1826, Munich, 1060/o. 95/. 
 15 in. by 13 \ in. 
 
 302. A Landscape, with a little cascade, near which is a 
 dismounted cavalier ; and on a road, which passes along the 
 declivity, a shepherd with some sheep. 
 
 Collection of the King of Bavaria, 1826, Munich, 902 Jio. 81/. 
 9f in. by 8 in. — P. 
 
 303. A Landscape ; on the fore-ground are fishermen casting 
 their net in a river ; a piebald horse, saddled, and a little 
 beyond it is a man on horseback, and several other figures ; 
 close to the front is a dog drinking. 
 
 Now in the Dresden Gallery. 
 
 U\ in. by 15 J in. — P. 
 
 304. A Halt of Travellers, under a high rocky hill ; on the 
 left is a group of gipsies round a fire ; and in the middle and 
 
284 
 
 PHILIP WOUWERMANS. 
 
 front are a gentleman on horseback, and a lady, dressed in a 
 yellow habit, having her fortune told, &c. &c. A dark picture. 
 
 Now in the collection of Edward Gray, Esq. 
 
 15 in. by 12 in. — P. (about.) 
 
 305. A Halt at a Sutler's Booth. In front of two tents, 
 which occupy the right, are a trumpeter on a bay horse (seen 
 in a fore-shortened view) sounding his instrument ; behind him 
 a woman in a large hat, also on horseback ; and nearer the 
 front a dismounted cavalier, holding a restive dun charger, 
 which is kicking up behind, and has frightened a woman, 
 from whose head a basket of apples is falling, and two boys 
 are on their knees, gathering the scattered fruit : close to the 
 right side is a group of four figures, amongst whom is a man 
 taking a woman round the waist ; on the opposite side are 
 a man on a brown horse, and a woman on a gray one, seen 
 behind ; and in the intermediate space and middle distance 
 are a company dancing to the sound of a pipe. 
 
 Now in the possession of Sir J. Shelley Sydney, Bart., at Pens- 
 
 hii?'$t, worth 300/. 
 
 131 i n . > jy 181 in.— p. 
 
 306. A Return from the Chase. The picture exhibits an 
 extensive view over a country intersected by rivers, and diversi- 
 fied with buildings and trees. A high wall, forming the terrace 
 of a mansion-house, occupies the right side, near the entrance 
 to which a numerous party of ladies and gentlemen, with atten- 
 dants and dogs, have halted, and many others are seen arriving 
 from the opposite side ; amongst those nearest to the entrance 
 are a gentleman (who has alighted from a gray horse, and is 
 presenting a hare to a lady), while another gentleman is assisting 
 a lady to dismount from a roan palfrey ; behind the latter are a 
 huntsman paunching a stag,and another feeding the dogs, three 
 of which are quarrelling ; near these are a man taking off a deer 
 from the back of a mule, and a page holding a light -gray 
 
PHILIP WOUWERMANS. 285 
 
 spotted horse : a blind man, led by a dog, is close to the left 
 side. In the middle distance are seen a coach, drawn by four 
 gray horses, and several huntsmen watering their steeds at a 
 fountain, adorned with an equestrian figure on the top of a 
 columu. This capital picture is painted in the artist's gray or 
 silvery manner. 
 
 This is probably the picture noticed in the collection of M. Proley, 
 
 1787, which sold for 14,500 fs. 480/. 
 
 Exhibited at the British Gallery, 1828. 
 
 Now in the collection of the Duke of Wellington, and worth 800{/.s'. 
 36 in. by 48 in. — C. {about.) 
 
 307. A River, on the banks of which are three gentlemen, 
 two of whom are on horseback, the third has dismounted, and 
 is stooping by the side of his steed, tieing his boot : on the right 
 of the former is a man driving a horse up a bank, to pull a net 
 on shore, a little way from which are two men in a boat, and 
 beyond the driver are a man and a woman : at some distance 
 off, on the right, are two men on horseback approaching, of 
 whom a beggar is asking alms. Done in lithography, by 
 Akeman Allesson, 1820, from a picture then in the collection 
 of the Count Eechberg, at Vienna. 
 
 Sold in the collection of the King of Bavaria, at Munich, 1826. 
 18 in. by 15 in. — P. 
 
 308. A hilly Landscape, with a pool in the fore-ground, and 
 a well on the right, near which stands a woman with a pail, 
 apparently conversing with two cavaliers, the nearest of whom 
 has dismounted from a gray horse, which he holds by the 
 bridle ; the other is riding on a bay one, and has a trumpet 
 slung behind him: a fine white spaniel is drinking at the stream 
 in front ; and in the middle distance is a traveller reposing. 
 A clear and finely-painted picture. 
 
 Now in the Dulwich Gallery, and worth 350 gs. 
 
 20 in. by 24 in. — P. 
 
286 
 
 PHILIP WOUWERMANS. 
 
 309. The Companion. A Landscape, with a large thatched 
 house on the right, extending to the middle, before which are 
 three gentlemen, who have stopped to bait their horses ; one of 
 them is reclining on a bank, another stands before him, and 
 near them is a woman emptying a measure of corn into the 
 horse's trough ; the third is still on his steed : near the front, 
 and close to the side of the house, sits a fine white dog. 
 
 Now in the Dulwich Gallery, and worth 350 gs. 
 
 310. A View on the Sea-shore at Scheveling. Under a sand- 
 hill, the summit of which is surmounted by a tower, is a group 
 of eight figures, forming a Dutch Auction for the sale of fish, 
 some of which lie on the sands ; near them is a gray horse, 
 laden with fishing tackle, feeding out of a sack ; and on the 
 farther side a gentleman on horseback, at a little distance from 
 whom are two dogs ; and in front two children, on a log of 
 wood. Painted in the artist's first manner. 
 
 Collection of De Witt. . Amst. 300 flo. 271. 
 
 Now in the Dulwich Gallery, 1826, and worth . . 150 gs. 
 20 in. by 30 in. — C. (about.) 
 
 311. A Landscape, presenting a barren sandy soil; on the 
 fore-ground of which is a loaded cart, with a boy in it, drawn 
 by a gray horse, the driver of which is arranging its harness ; 
 and on a hill in the second distance are two men loading a cart 
 with sand ; near these is a boy crossing a plank to enter a boat : 
 a woman, with a child in her arms, is seated on the right side 
 and front. This is a picture of estimable quality. 
 
 Now in the Dulwich Gallery, and worth 250 gs. 
 
 12 in. by 10 in. — P. 
 
 312. A small upright Landscape, with a group of horsemen 
 on a road in front. 
 
 Collection of M. Delaserre, 1826. 
 
PHILIP WOUWERMANS. 287 
 
 313. An Encampment, with numerous horsemen and other 
 figures. A little brown and dark. 
 Collection of M. Delaserre, 1826. 
 
 314. A Landscape, presenting a view of an open barren 
 country ; on the fore-ground of which is a group, consisting of 
 a gentleman on a brown horse, with a female on foot by his 
 side, and a boy holding a gray horse, from which the rider has 
 dismounted ; close to the right side are three children feeding 
 poultry. In the second distance are seen a traveller descend- 
 ing a hill, leading his horse by the bridle, and boys bathing. 
 This picture possesses unusual freedom of pencilling, and 
 powerful effect. 
 
 Collection of M. Muller .... Amst. 1827, (bought by 
 
 Mr. Emmerson) 3800 fio. 342/. 
 
 Now in the collection of William Wells, Esq., of Redleaf. 
 13J i n , "by 201 in. — P. 
 
 315. A View on a canal in winter, with figures skating. 
 Collection of De Vos. 
 
 316. The Interior of a remise, with several figures and 
 horses; among which, and in the middle, are a lady dismounted, 
 a cavalier fastening on his spur, and a boy holding a fine 
 white horse, elegantly caparisoned ; a lady on horseback, with 
 a hawk on her hand, is approaching the entrance ; and in 
 front are some fowls : about nine figures, and as many horses, 
 comprise the composition. 
 
 Collection of M. Wassenaar, Hague . . . 875 flo. 79/. 
 Now in the collection of Madame Six Van W r inter. 
 
 18 in. by 24 in. — P. (about.) 
 
 317. A Landscape, with a halt of sportsmen, several of whom 
 are seated round a fountain, adorned with the figure of a satyr, 
 
288 
 
 PHILIP WOUWERMANS. 
 
 taking refreshment ; on the opposite side are five horses, the 
 nearest of which is a fine piebald ; and in front, upon the 
 ground, lie a dead stag and some sporting implements. 
 
 Now in the Munich Gallery. 
 
 171 in. by 23 J in. — P. 
 
 318. A Halt of Cavaliers at a tent, erected on the left, near 
 a large tree; the nearest of them is a trumpeter on a gray horse, 
 in the act of blowing his instrument ; another, also mounted, 
 drinking a glass of wine; and a gentleman, with a lady mounted 
 behind him, apparently just arrived : on the opposite side are 
 several figures round a fire. This picture is a little too dark. 
 
 Now in the Munich Gallery, and worth 400 gs. 
 
 18§ in. by 26f in.— P. 
 
 319. A Landscape, with a large open hovel on the left, 
 before which is a group of seven gipsies (with their infants) 
 round a fire ; near them is a traveller on horseback ; in the 
 middle is another group of six figures, amongst whom are a 
 woman on horseback, with a child behind her, and a black 
 gipsy woman, with an infant in her arms, telling a man his for- 
 tune : on the right are various figures; and in front is a boy 
 standing on his head. Painted in the artist's first manner. 
 
 Now in the Munich Gallery, and worth 300 gs. 
 
 24 in. by 22^ in. — P. 
 
 320. A Landscape, with a river ; on the banks of which are 
 a cart and two horses, one (a piebald) unharnessed ; the other 
 (a dark one) with a man on his back ; a boy sits at the back 
 of the cart, at a little distance from which is a boat. 
 
 Now in the Munich Gallery. 
 
 lOf in. by 13| in.—V. 
 
PHILIP WOUWERMANS. 289 
 
 321. The Companion. A Landscape, with a river in the 
 fore-ground, in which a man is watering two cart horses ; and 
 on the bank stands the cart, with a woman and a child in it ; 
 in the second distance is a bridge, near which are four boys 
 fishing and bathing. Both these pictures are of very good 
 quality. 
 
 Now in the Munich Gallery, and worth 400 gs. 
 
 lOf in. by 13f in. — P. 
 
 322. A Landscape, with an extensive river, covering the 
 greater part of the middle, where a lady and three huntsmen 
 (one of whom is thrown from his horse into the river) are 
 pursuing two stags ; upon a rising ground on the left are 
 three ladies (one of them is mounted, holding a hawk on her 
 hand), and three gentlemen reposing after the fatigues of the 
 chase ; near them is a coach and four, apparently just arrived, 
 from which a gentleman is assisting the passengers to alight ; 
 and on the opposite side is seen the terrace of a noble palace. 
 This is a picture of first-rate excellence. 
 
 Now in the Munich Gallery, and worth 700 gs. 
 
 29 1 in. by 51 J in. 
 
 323. A large and richly-wooded Landscape, in which is in- 
 troduced the subject of the Conversion of St. Hubert, who is 
 represented just alighted from a fine prancing gray horse, and 
 bending on one knee before a stag, which stands before him, 
 with a crucifix between its antlers ; at a little distance from 
 the huntsman are five sporting dogs : the right is occupied by 
 a thick wood, formed of lofty trees ; and on the left, the view 
 opens to some distant hills. This picture is dated 1660, eight 
 years before the death of the artist. The figures and animals 
 are unusually large, yet they are finished with the same ad- 
 mirable care as those in his smaller works ; the general tone 
 
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 PHILIP WOUWERMANS. 
 
 of colour is fresh, and free from brown. It may be fairly 
 estimated at 600 gs. 
 
 Now in the collection of the Prince of Orange, at Brussels. 
 36 in by 24 in.— C. (about.) 
 
 324. A hilly Landscape, over which are distributed nume- 
 rous groups of soldiers, peasants, and cattle : in front is an 
 officer, mounted on a white spotted charger, to whom some 
 soldiers are conducting their prisoners ; before him are several 
 figures, kneeling for mercy ; and at his side a miserable 
 woman and her child, weeping over a man's body ; near them 
 is a soldier, lugging a priest by the ear ; and in the distance 
 are seen some villages on fire. 
 
 Now in the Munich Gallery, and worth 400 gs. 
 
 181 i nm b y 29.— C. 
 
 325. A Field of Battle. The whole of the Landscape is 
 covered with soldiers, horse and foot, engaged pele-mele in 
 fight ; in front is a furious rencontre of cavalry, among whom 
 may be distinguished two fine horses, lying wounded on the 
 ground, and a soldier, who has fallen from one of them ; 
 another, dressed in blue, and armed with a helmet, is firing 
 off his carbine ; and a third lies dead at his feet. An admir- 
 ably-painted picture. 
 
 Now in the Munich Gallery, and worth 400 gs. 
 
 ISh in. by 29 in.—C. 
 
 326. Pillage des Reitres. A Landscape, the whole extent 
 of which is occupied by infantry and cavalry in close combat, 
 presenting a scene of horror, carnage, and confusion : on the 
 left fore-ground, at the side of a hill, are a woman and a child, 
 weeping over a man's body, near which lies another ; at some 
 distance from them is a cottage on fire ; and on the opposite 
 
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 PHILIP WOUWERMANS. 291 
 
 side (in front) is a large piece of water, through which a 
 woman, with a child in her arms and another at her side, is 
 passing. Engraved by Moyreau, No. 39, under the above title. 
 
 Collection of M. Van Zwieten, Har/ue, 1741. . 350 flo. 31Z. 
 
 Now in the Dresden Gallery, and worth 350 gs. 
 
 20 in. by 29 in. 
 
 327. Depart pour la Chasse au Vol. A party of five gentle- 
 men and a lady, with attendants and dogs, four of whom are 
 mounted, the others preparing their steeds to follow, to par- 
 take in the amusement of hawking ; the scene lies in front of 
 a noble mansion, a small part only of which is seen, with a 
 portico and an adjoining garden wall : the most conspicuous 
 amongst the company is a gentleman on a fine horse, in the 
 act of raising a hawk on his hand ; he is accompanied by a 
 lady, riding on his right ; these are preceded by a gentleman 
 on a prancing horse. Engraved by Moyreau, No. 2, under 
 the above title. 
 
 Collection of Crozat 1737. 
 
 14 \ in. by 30 in. 
 
 328. La Chasse aux Canards. A Landscape, chiefly com- 
 posed of barren sand hills, with a tree on the right and front, 
 and a large pond ; at the farther side of which, under a hill, is 
 a man shooting at some ducks ; and on this side of it stands 
 a . cart, which a man is loading with sand : farther towards 
 the left are a sorrel horse and its rider, who has dismounted, 
 and is stooping down to fasten his shoe ; and beyond them a 
 man on horseback, another man and a boy on foot, several 
 other figures, and a led horse. Engraved by Moyreau, No. 3, 
 under the above title. 
 
 Collection of Crozat 1737. 
 
 M. Muller, Amst. 1827, 2599 flo. and 7|- per 
 
 cent 235?. 
 
 12 in. by 11 \ in. — P. 
 
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 PHILIP WOUWERMANS. 
 
 329. La Marchande de Marie. A View of the sea-coast, 
 with a sand hill on the left and front, upon which are a lady 
 on a fine white horse, holding a feather-shade over her head 
 to screen her face from the sun, and a gentleman on a brown 
 horse, with his back to the spectator ; on this side of the lady 
 is a woman offering fish for sale, some of which are lying on 
 the sands ; and near her are a boy and a dog : a fisherman, 
 with a basket at his back, and another, beyond him, descend- 
 ing the bank, complete the composition. Engraved by 
 Moyreau, No. 4, under the above title, when in the 
 
 Collection of M. de Crozat . . . 1737. 
 
 15 in. by 12 in. — P. 
 
 330. La Buvette des Chasseurs. A sporting party, consist- 
 ing of a lady and three gentlemen, halting before the walls 
 of a noble country mansion ; one of the gentlemen is raising 
 his hat to salute three ladies on the wall ; another, near him, 
 and the only one who has dismounted, is offering him a glass 
 of wine ; they are accompanied by three attendants on foot 
 (one of whom carries a hoop of hawks), and seven dogs. 
 Engraved by Moyreau, No. 10, under the above title, when 
 in the 
 
 Collection of the Prince of Carignan. 
 
 Cauwerwen, Leyden, 1765. . 500,/Zo. 45/. 
 
 15 in. by 19 in. 
 
 331. Les Baigneurs. A Landscape, on the left of which 
 are some buildings in the middle distance, surmounted by a 
 lofty round tower, the entrance to which is over a bridge with 
 three arches ; on the fore-ground are several figures, the 
 nearest of whom is a man on horseback, at whose side is a 
 beggar, with a wooden leg ; beyond them is a traveller, dis- 
 mounted, doing something to the saddle of his steed ; and in 
 front is a pond, in which two boys are bathing, and two others 
 are on the bank preparing to enter the water : the figures are 
 
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 PHILIP WOUWERMANS. 293 
 
 subordinate to the landscape. Engraved by Moyreau, No. 27? 
 under the above title, when in the 
 
 Collection of M. Hallee . . . . 1737. 
 
 9 in. by 12 in. — P. 
 
 332. Predication de St. Jean Baptiste. The subject of St. 
 John preaching in the Wilderness is skilfully introduced in a 
 fine hilly Landscape, with a thick wood on the left, near which, 
 and at the foot of a large dead tree, stands the Saint, in the 
 attitude of addressing the multitude, who are distributed 
 around him ; and amongst them, on the left fore-ground, are 
 two men in armour, on horseback. Engraved by Moyreau, 
 No. 29, under the above title, when in the 
 
 Collection of M. Blondy . . . 1738. 
 
 Sold in the collection of Hoogenbergh, Amst. 1743, 600 flo. 54Z. 
 
 Now in the Dresden Gallery, and worth 400/. 
 
 27 in. by 33 in. 
 
 333. Quartiers de Bafraichissement. A Landscape, with a 
 cluster of tents on the left, occupying half the picture, close to 
 which stands a single tree, and in front of them are six horses, 
 four of which are mounted; the nearest (a prancing white charger) 
 carries a trumpeter, who is blowing his instrument ; the next, 
 a soldier, wearing a cuirass, drinking a glass of wine, which the 
 sutler (who stands at his side with a jug in his hand) appears to 
 have given him ; the other two are near the tree : numerous 
 other figures are distributed about the piece, amongst which 
 are a beggar with a dog, and two children playing with another 
 dog. This is a picture of first-rate excellence and beauty. En- 
 graved by Moyreau, No. 28, under the above title, when in the 
 
 Collection of M. de Kavanne, 1737, formerly the Countess de 
 Venue's. 
 
 Sold in the collection of M. Lormier, Hague, 1763, 1305 flo. 117/. 
 Now in the collection of Madame Hoffman, Haerlem, 1827, 
 
 and worth 500 gs. 
 
 18 in. by 24 in. 
 
294 
 
 PHILIP WOUWERMANS. 
 
 « 334. La Chasse aux Eperviers. The arriving of a hunting 
 party before the entrance of a country mansion, near the walls 
 of which is a large fountain, adorned with a figure, and relieved 
 by a group of trees : the party consists of two ladies and two 
 gentlemen, with horses ; one of the latter (dismounted) is 
 caressing the lady of the mansion ; the other taking a hawk 
 from a lady on horseback ; several attendants on foot, with 
 hawks and dogs, complete the composition. Engraved by 
 Moyreau, No. 30, under the above title. 
 
 Collection of the Due d'Orleans, 1738, valued, in 1793, at 200/. 
 Engraved also in the Orleans Gallery. 
 
 18 in. by 24 in. — P. 
 
 335. Le Passage de VEau. The view represents a ravine, 
 the sides of which are connected by a lofty rustic bridge, on 
 which are two men ; in the distance is seen a round tower, at 
 the foot of a bridge, under which flows a rapid stream, amongst 
 rocks, to the front ground, where a woman (with a child at her 
 back, and a dog by her side), preceded by a man, is fording ; 
 on the opposite bank are two fishermen. Engraved by 
 Moyreau, No. 7, under the above title, when in the 
 
 Collection of M. Hallee .... 1737. 
 Again in the collection of M. Cressent, 1749. 
 
 13 in. by 16 in. — P. 
 
 336. Guerre des Huguenots sous Charles IX., 1562. A 
 numerous body of cavalry attacking a line of infantry, posted 
 on the side of a hill, and supported by others from behind a 
 wall enclosing a church, on the left fore-ground ; near which 
 are a woman (with a child in her arms) and a priest, flying 
 with terror from the scene ; beyond them is a man armed 
 with a chopper, and holding up a basket for a shield ; and 
 near him are a woman and a child : the distance is enveloped 
 in smoke. Engraved by Moyreau, No. 24, under the above 
 title, when in the 
 
 Collection of Crozat . . . . 1737. 
 
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 PHILIP WOUWERMANS. 295 
 
 A picture corresponding in description with the above, but dif- 
 ferent in size, is now in the Dresden Gallery. 
 
 21 in. by 29 in. 
 
 337. Le Vin de VEtrier. The interior of a lofty remise, in 
 which a hunting party, consisting of a lady and four gentlemen, 
 have arrived, to take refreshments ; the lady has a hawk on 
 her hand, and a little dog behind her ; one of the gentlemen is 
 holding up a glass of wine to the light, another has dismounted, 
 and is paying attention to a girl at a well ; on the opposite 
 side are some horses feeding at a rack, and a groom attending 
 them ; and in front are a boy and a girl at play : two dogs 
 and three fowls complete the composition. Engraved by 
 Moyreau, No. 35, under the above title, when in the 
 
 Collection of the Prince of Carignan, 1738. 
 
 Valued by the Experts du Musee . 1816 at 12,000 fs. 480/. 
 
 Now in the Louvre. 
 
 14 in. by 18 in. — P. 
 
 338. Les Maqmgnons a la Foire. A view over an exten- 
 sive landscape, with a river in the middle distance, on the 
 farther side of which are a village and a church : the whole 
 of the fore-ground is covered with figures and horses, amongst 
 whom are a boy upon a galloping horse, a clog barking at his 
 side, and two boys hallooing behind ; near these are two boys 
 at play, and a lady and a gentleman looking at a gray horse, 
 which a jockey is showing off before them ; towards the right 
 are two men examining a horse's mouth ; and close to the front 
 are two men, an old woman making pancakes, and two children 
 watching her. Engraved by Moyreau, No. 37, under the 
 above title, when in the 
 
 Collection of the Chevalier d'Orleans, 1739. 
 Now in the Dresden Gallery. 
 
 23 in. by 29 in. 
 
296 
 
 PHILIP WOUWERMANS. 
 
 339. La Famille du Marshal. A view over a barren 
 country, with a large picturesque house on the right, the cellar 
 of which serves for a farrier's shop, from whence a man is 
 coming up the stairs with a shoe for one of the fore feet of a 
 fine white horse, which is held by two men ; on the farther- 
 side is the rider (a cavalier), close to whom is another horse, 
 mounted by a man with a sack before him ; and beyond them 
 is a woman on horseback, with a bundle of linen on her head ; 
 these form one group in front of the steps of the house, at 
 the side of which is seated a woman, with a child in her arms 
 and another at her side ; four more children (two of whom are 
 standing in front, with their backs to the spectator, and two 
 playing with a goat), and five fowls, complete the composition. 
 Engraved by Moyreau, No. 40, under the above title ; and also 
 by Beaumont, No. 7. 
 
 Collection of M. Porlier, 1741. 
 
 12 in. by 17 in. 
 
 340. L Abreuvoir des Chasseurs. A Landscape, with a 
 stream of water, crossed by a lofty bridge, over which a woman 
 (with a bundle on her head and a child at her side) is passing ; 
 •on the top of it is seated a man, angling ; and nearer the spec- 
 tator are four gentlemen and a lady on horseback, descending 
 the banks to water their steeds, and two boys bathing. En- 
 graved by Moyreau, No. 41, under the above title, when in the 
 
 Collection of the Prince d'lsenghien, 1741. 
 
 12 in. by 16 J in. 
 
 341. L'Acade'mie du Manage. A Landscape, with some 
 buildings and a church-tower on the left and middle: the whole 
 of the fore-ground is occupied by men engaged in breaking in 
 horses, the most conspicuous amongst which is a fine gray one, 
 with a gentleman on its back, prancing near a leaping bar ; 
 behind him stand two gentlemen, and near them is a boy on the 
 
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 PHILIP WOUWERMANS. 297 
 
 ground, thrown down by a goat. Engraved by Moyreau, 
 No. 43, under the above title, when in the 
 
 Collection of the Prince d'lsenghien, 1741. 
 
 24 in, by 30 in. 
 
 342. Gardes de Cavalerie. A Landscape, with a group of 
 seven cavalry horses near some tents (erected near a tree on the 
 left), from which two flags are flying; the four farthest mounted, 
 that in the middle by a trumpeter : in the left corner are five 
 soldiers round a fire, one of whom stands with his back towards 
 it, and another is lying asleep on the ground. Engraved by 
 Moyreau, No. 45, when in the 
 
 Collection of M. Dinet, 1742. 
 
 Now in the collection of M. Van Loone, Amsterdam, 1827. 
 15 J in. by 19 J in. 
 
 343. Le Marchand de Mithridate. A Village Fair, with 
 numerous figures, many of whom are attracted towards a quack 
 doctor, who is seen mounted upon a form (with a large table 
 before him, and an umbrella over his head), holding forth upon 
 the virtue and excellence of his nostrums. Engraved by 
 Moyreau, No. 46, under the above title. 
 
 A picture corresponding with the preceding has already been 
 noticed, and is mentioned by Cumberland as being in the King of 
 Spain's collection. 
 
 16 in. by 21 in. 
 
 344. Le petit Pont de Bois. A view of a barren country, 
 with several hills in the middle distance : on the right stands 
 a cottage, enclosed by a paling, near which are two figures 
 and a flock of sheep ; and by the side of it passes a winding 
 road, leading to a little wooden bridge on the opposite side 
 upon which is a man, and near it are the stumps of two, 
 
298 
 
 PHILIP WOUWERMANS. 
 
 old trees : the figures are subordinate to the landscape. En- 
 graved by Moyreau. No. 47, under the above title when in the 
 
 Collection of the Count de Mirabeau, 1743. 
 
 11 h in. by llf in. 
 
 345. L 'Embrasement du Moulin. A Landscape, with a 
 high level hill, extending from the left to the middle of. the 
 picture, on the extremity of which stand a windmill and a cot- 
 tage, both on fire. The fore-ground is completely covered 
 with cavalry and infantry, closely engaged in battle ; the most 
 conspicuous among whom is a man on a prancing horse, aim- 
 ing a blow at his adversary, whose horse is down, and who is 
 in the act of firing a pistol. Engraved by Moyreau, No. 48, 
 under the above title, when in the 
 
 Collection of M. Crozat . . Paris, 1751. . 1696 fs. 68/. 
 Now in the Dresden Gallery. 
 
 201 ^. by 25 in. 
 
 346. La DS/aite des Sarrasins. An engagement between 
 numerous bodies of infantry and cavalry : on the middle fore- 
 ground is a group of five horse soldiers ; and nearer the front 
 a wounded warrior, on the ground, grasping his sword with 
 one hand and a standard with the other. Engraved by Moy- 
 reau, No. 49, under the above title, when in the 
 
 Collection of M. Crozat de Tugny . 1745. 
 Sold in the collection of M. Lormier, Hague, 1763, 1030 flo. 93/. 
 13 in. by 17 h in. 
 
 347. Les Chasseurs sortant de la Foret. A View in a forest, 
 through which a small party of huntsmen are passing : on the 
 middle fore-ground are a man on horseback, a little boy (with 
 one foot on the trunk of a tree) getting up behind him, and a 
 little girl, apparently desirous of doing the same. Engraved 
 by Moyreau, No. 50, under the above title, when in the 
 
 Collection of M. Orry de Fulvy . 1745. 
 
 39 in. by 33J in.—C. 
 
PHILIP WOUWERMANS. 299 
 
 348. Le Bouffon des Chasseurs. A View in the park and 
 pleasure grounds of a noble mansion, which is situate on the 
 left, adorned with a portico, and ascended by a flight of 
 stone steps, on which are four figures ; and beyond the house 
 are seen an arbour and a wall, enclosing a cluster of trees ; 
 the fore-ground is occupied by a large party of ladies and 
 gentlemen, preparing for the sport of hawking : their retinue 
 consists of five horses, a carriage and pair, with attendants, 
 and numerous dogs : among them may be observed, near the 
 steps of the portico, a dwarf making grimaces at a man in a 
 striped mantle, with an owl under his arm. Engraved by 
 Moyreau, No. 51, under the above title, when in the 
 
 Collection of M. Ormeson du Cheray, 1746. 
 Sold by Chevalier Bonnemaison, to Mr. White, for 10,000/s. 400/. 
 This picture was in the hands of Mr. Yates for sale, in 1826, at 
 600 gs. and 500/. was refused of the writer. 
 
 18 in. by 24 in. 
 
 349. Les Bolwmiens. A party of three gentlemen halting 
 at a country inn (a small part only of which is seen on the 
 left); the one nearest to the spectator, wearing a hat and 
 feathers, is mounted on a piebald horse, another (seen in a 
 front view beyond) has a glass of liquor in his hand, which he 
 raises, as if he were giving a health ; the third is dismounted, 
 and holds the rein of his steed ; a fat landlord, with a jug in 
 his hand, stands at the door, at the side of which is seated a 
 woman with a child in her lap ; nearer the front is a boy 
 playing with a dog and a goat ; in the opposite side is a 
 company of gipsies round a fire, one of whom, with a child in 
 her arms and leading another, is approaching the cavaliers 5 
 and upon a hill in the distance stands a chateau. Engraved 
 by Moyreau, No. 52, under the above title, when in the 
 
 Collection of M. Crozat de Tugny, 1746. 
 
 350. La Chaumidre. A Landscape, with a thatched cottage 
 on the right, ascended by a flight of stone steps, nearly in 
 
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 PHILIP WOUWERMANS. 
 
 front of which are two trees upon a high mound of sand ; and 
 close to the side of it is a road, upon which are two men with 
 two horses, and a woman (seated) with a distaff in her hand 
 and a dog at her side ; beyond whom, and near a narrow pass, 
 is a peasant arriving on an ass. Engraved by Moyreau, No. 
 54, under the above title, when in the 
 Collection of the Count de Bruhl, 1747. 
 
 15 J in. by 12J in. 
 
 351. E Accident du Chasseur. A bold hilly landscape, 
 intersected by a river, through a fordable part of which a 
 hunting party are pursuing a stag and a fawn, which two 
 huntsmen in advance are preparing to pierce with their javelins; 
 and on the farther side of the stream is a lady, on a white horse, 
 apparently much alarmed at seeing a gentleman's horse pitch 
 head foremost into the water. Engraved by Moyreau, No. 
 56, under the above title, and also by Tischler, when in the 
 
 Collection of the Count de Bruhl, 1747. 
 
 19 in. by 25 h in. 
 
 352. La Fontaine de Neptune. A Landscape, with a 
 magnificent entrance to the garden of a mansion, at the side 
 of which is a fountain adorned with the figure of Neptune in 
 his car : in front is a party of two ladies and two gentlemen, 
 mounted on beautiful horses, approaching towards the fore- 
 ground ; one of the latter is mounted on a white prancing 
 horse, holding a hawk in his hand ; another (who is nearer the 
 spectator) is blowing a trumpet : on the opposite side are a 
 man, with a lamb under his arm, and two women, one of whom 
 carries a large flat basket of fruit on her head ; and near the 
 fountain are three horses, and several dogs. Engraved by 
 Moyreau, No. 57, under the above title, when in the 
 
 Collection of M. de St. Port, 1748. 
 
 19 in. by 26 in. 
 
 353. La Grotte die Mare'chcd. A View of a large picturesque 
 
PHILIP WOUWERMANS. 301 
 
 house, standing by the side of a high road on the declivity of 
 a hill, the ground-floor of which serves for a farrier's shop, 
 and is entered by an arched-top door, from whence the smith 
 is coming, with a hammer in one hand and a shoe in the 
 other, intended for the near fore-foot of a horse that stands 
 in the road, with a cavalier and a dog at his head ; another 
 gentleman, on horseback, stands close by ; and against the 
 house is placed a ladder, at the top of which is a man dressing 
 a vine. Engraved by Moyreau, No. 59, under the above title. 
 Now in the Dresden Gallery. 
 
 23 in. by 19 in. 
 
 354. Les Marchands Forains. A group of three horses 
 upon a hill on the fore-ground, the farthest of which from the 
 spectator is mounted by a cavalier ; the next (a white one) is 
 laden with goods ; and by the side of the third, which is 
 without a rider, stands a man with a stick, near whom are 
 seated a man and a woman, with a child : on the right stands 
 a large cottage, upon the summit of a hill. Engraved by 
 Moyreau, No. 60, under the above title, when in the 
 
 Collection of the Count de Bruhl, 1748. 
 
 15 in. by 18 in. 
 
 355. La Buvette des Dames. A View in the outer court of 
 a mansion surrounded by walls, in an arch of wdrich, on 
 the right side, is a fountain, composed of the figure of a 
 woman, with a child : the middle is occupied by a hunting 
 party, consisting of a gentleman on a piebald horse, blowing 
 a horn ; a lady dismounting from her steed, assisted by a 
 cavalier ; and another with her back to the spectator : a man 
 pouring out a cup of wine, five dogs, a page, and other objects, 
 complete the composition. Engraved by Moyreau, No. 63, 
 under the above title, when in the 
 
 Collection of M. de la Ilaye 1749. 
 
 - John Knight, Esq. (Mr. Phillips) 1819. . 95 gs. 
 
 M. Zachary, Esq. (Ditto) . . 1828. . 150 gs. 
 
 17 in. by 21 in. — C. 
 
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 PHILIP WOUWERMANS. 
 
 356. La ChariU des Capucins. A View in the court-yard 
 of a convent, in which are several poor people assembled, 
 to receive soup from the monks. Engraved by Moyreau, 
 No. 66, under the above title, when in the 
 
 Collection of the King of Poland. 
 
 Now in the Dresden Gallery, and worth 250 gs. 
 
 12 in. by 13 J in. 
 
 357. Depart pour la Chasse a VOiseau. The View repre- 
 sents a park and distant country, with a splendid mansion on 
 the right, entered by a noble ascent of steps ; and a fine 
 shrubbery, enclosed by a lofty wall, with a terrace and 
 balustrade adjoining to a second edifice : on the steps, in 
 front, are three figures, and at their base a man with a 
 halberd, and a woman seated, with a child in her lap; in front 
 is a company of eight figures and three horses ; the most 
 conspicuous of the latter is a fine white horse pawing the 
 ground, whilst his rider (who holds the rein round his arm) 
 embraces a lady ; close to them is another lady, on horseback ; 
 these are accompanied by seven dogs ; and in the middle 
 distance are some sportsmen watering their horses at a 
 fountain, near which are two cripples. Engraved by Moyreau, 
 No. 80, under the above title, when in the 
 
 Collection of the Marquis de Marigny, 1756. 
 
 27J in. by 32J in. 
 
 358. La Grotte de V Abreuvoir. A View of the ruins of a 
 castle, upon a hill on the right, with a peasant's dwelling 
 (formed under an old arch), at the door of which are a woman, 
 two men, and a boy — two of them are lying on the ground ; 
 beyond these is another man, ascending a flight of steps to 
 the entrance of a tower, in front of which are two sportsmen, 
 one of whom (mounted on a white horse) is descending the 
 banks of a river to water his steed, the other carries a hawk 
 in his hand ; near the former sits a fisherman ; and beyond 
 
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 PHILIP WOUWERMANS. 303 
 
 him are three boys, one of whom is in the water, bathing. 
 Engraved by Moyreau, Xo. 81, under the above title, when 
 in the 
 
 Collection of M. Crozat, Baron de Thiers, 1756. 
 
 24 in. by 19 in. 
 
 359. L'Ecuyer du Manege. A Landscape, with part of a 
 house on the right, ascended by a flight of broad steps, at the 
 top of which is a woman, with a child in her arms ; half-way 
 down them are two men ; and at their base two ladies and two 
 gentlemen, of whom a poor cripple is asking alms : more 
 towards the middle are three horses, one of which is in full 
 gallop near a leaping post; his rider is in the act of giving him 
 a back-handed cut with a whip ; in front is a boy with a goat ; 
 and beyond the group a garden wall, enclosing a shrubbery. 
 Engraved by Moyreau, ~No. 82, under the above title, when 
 in the 
 
 Collection of M. Crozat, Baron de Thiers, 1756. 
 
 1 6 J in by 1 9 in. 
 
 360. LAhreuvoir Flamand. A hilly Landscape, with a 
 large picturesque cottage in the middle, and a wide stream of 
 water in front of it, in which three men (one of whom has a 
 woman mounted up behind him) are watering their horses ; 
 three fishermen are in the water, pulling along their nets ; 
 and on the left several other figures : the ground is finely 
 broken, and beautifully varied with hills, and a few light trees. 
 Engraved by Moyreau, "No. 83, under the above title. 
 18 in. by 19 in. 
 
 361. Petite Meute de Chiens. A Landscape, with a cluster 
 of light trees upon some broken rising ground in the middle, 
 at the side of which is a hunting party, with a pack of hounds : 
 amongst them are a lady on a white horse (seen behind) with 
 
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 PHILIP WOUWERMANS. 
 
 a hawk on her hand, and a gentleman standing at the side of 
 his steed, apparently just dismounted : on the other side of 
 the hill (and in front) are two boys catching birds with nets, 
 and a man, with a bundle at his back, looking at them. En- 
 graved by Moyreau, No. 84, under the above title, when in the 
 
 Collection of M. Crozat, Baron de Thiers, 1756. 
 
 12 in, by 15 in. 
 
 362. Petite Partie de Chasse. A Landscape with a rugged 
 bank on the right, clothed with trees, extending to the middle 
 distance ; at the extremity of which stands a building with a 
 round tower ; a stream flows along the bank, which is crossed 
 by a strong bridge of planks, over which a man with a dog is 
 passing, preceded by a gentleman on horseback, in full gallop, 
 to join a party in front, consisting of a gentleman on a white 
 horse, a lady on a dark one, and an attendant on foot, with 
 four dogs ; near this group are a woman (seated) suckling a 
 child, and two pilgrims, one of whom is asking alms ; and in 
 the distance is seen a river. Engraved by Moyreau, No. 85, 
 under the above title. 
 
 Collection of Hoeken . . Hague, 1742. . 4=78 flo. 43/. 
 
 M. Crozat, Baron de Thiers, 1758. 
 
 11 J in. by 15 in. 
 
 363. TJn Manege. A cavalier on a spirited gray horse, 
 riding it round a post (to which it is attached by a cord) while 
 a groom urges the animal on with a whip ; a gentleman on a 
 dark bay horse, and several persons on foot, are looking on ; 
 among the latter is a cavalier, elegantly dressed, behind 
 whom are two children ; another child, also in front, is riding 
 across a stick. Engraved by Laurent, in the Musee Frangais. 
 
 Sold in the collection of M. Wierman, Amst. 1762, 610 flo. 55/. 
 Valued by the Experts du Musee, in 1816, at 15,000 fs. 600/. 
 Now in the Louvre. 
 
 19 in. by 15 in. — P. 
 
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 364. Travellers halting at an inn ; among them are a lady, 
 on horseback, accompanied by two gentlemen, also mounted ; 
 a horse and cart are seen arriving : in the opposite side of 
 the picture are three gipsy women, &c. 
 
 Now in the Musee at Augsburg, 1826, and worth . . 150 gs. 
 18 in. by 15 in. — P. (about.) 
 
 365. A Landscape, with a halt of sportsmen, near a fountain 
 decorated with an eagle, at which one of the gentlemen (who 
 has hold of a lady by the hand) is catching some water ; the 
 party is composed of eleven figures and seven horses. 
 
 Now in the Musee at Augsburg, 1826, and worth . . 250 gs. 
 24 in. by 30 in.—C. (about.) 
 
 366. An Encampment, with a sutler's booth on the left, at 
 which three cavalry soldiers have stopped to bait, one of whom 
 is dismounted, another is blowing a trumpet; near this group 
 are a soldier in armour, and several other figures ; a river flows 
 on the opposite side, in which are several boys bathing, &c. &c. 
 
 Now in the collection of the Prince d'Aremberg, Brussels, 1827. 
 23 in. by 28 in.—C. 
 
 367. A Farrier shoeing a Horse. The view presents a 
 barren Landscape, with some lofty rocks on the left, under 
 which is a cave, serving for a farrier s shop ; near this part, 
 and close to the front, three cavaliers have halted, and two of 
 them have dismounted from their steeds, one of which, stand- 
 ing in the middle (seen in a side view), is having its near fore 
 foot shod ; during this operation a man holds the animal's 
 head, and the gentleman stands by, looking on ; near him are 
 a child with a broom, and a dog lying asleep ; on the opposite 
 side, and at some distance, are a man and woman reposing, 
 and a man and a boy descending a hill. This is an excellent 
 little picture. 
 
 Now in the possession of Philip Lake Godsall, Esq. 
 
 13 J in. by 16| in. 
 
 VOL. I. X 
 
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 PHILIP WOTJWERMANS. 
 
 368. De'valisement dl Equipage. Banditti attacking two 
 loaded waggons, in a barren open country ; a tine white horse, 
 belonging to the nearest waggon, which is descending the 
 banks of a stream, has broken the traces, and is rearing np 
 with fright ; behind this cart is a traveller, on his knees before 
 one of the robbers ; another of them, in full gallop on the 
 opposite side, is firing a pistol at a man on foot, who, in return, 
 discharges his piece at the robber ; and on the banks of some 
 water, which crosses the landscape, lie three dead men. En- 
 graved by Moyreau, No. 88, under the above title. 
 
 Now in the Dresden Gallery. 
 
 15 J in. by 20 in. — P. 
 
 369. Entree d'Abreuvoir. A View of a barren country, with 
 a river on the right foreground, towards which a man on a 
 dark horse is leading a fine prancing white one ; near them 
 are a dog barking, another man on horseback, and an old 
 fellow lifting a boy up behind him ; at a little distance from 
 this group are some women washing ; and beyond them, but 
 more to the left, several boys on the ground. Engraved by 
 Cochin, No. 90, under the above title, when in the 
 
 Collection of Verbeckt, 1756. 
 
 And also by Rousseau, when in the collection of M. Aved. 
 
 370. Vue de Hollande. A bird's-eye View over an open 
 country, with a large expanse of water on the right, inter- 
 sected by islands, and crossed in front by an old bridge, near 
 which are three men on horseback, and others on foot ; the 
 figures are very small, and subordinate to the landscape. 
 Engraved by Cochin, under the above title. 
 
 371. Le Repos des Voyageurs. A party, consisting of two 
 gentlemen and a lady, halting before a cottage, or country 
 inn ; one of the gentlemen has dismounted, and stands with 
 
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 PHILIP WOUWERMANS. 307 
 
 his back to the spectator, holding his steed; the lady is 
 mounted on a white horse, and has a little dog in her lap ; 
 the other gentleman is seen in front, with a glass in his hand 
 which he turns downwards, the host stands by him, and on 
 the other side of a half -door is a woman : on the opposite 
 side are a man and a woman, with children, and a laden ass, 
 arriving. Engraved by Moiette, No. 14, under the above 
 title, when in the 
 
 Collection of the Count de Bruhl, Dresden. 
 
 372. A Landscape, with a high square sandy rock on the 
 right, on the summit of which are some scrubby trees, and 
 through it is cut an archway: on the fore-ground are several 
 figures, three horses, and two dogs ; one of the horses (fastened 
 to a post by a cord) is mounted by a rough rider, who appears 
 to be breaking it in ; another, a fine prancing charger, stands 
 in the middle, and on the farther side of it are his rider, and 
 a gentleman with a page behind him, looking on. Engraved 
 by Danckerts. 
 
 373. Three Horse-Sol diers halting before a sutler's booth, 
 erected on the right, with a flag flying in front of it, and a 
 jug hung out on a pole for a sign ; the middle figure has his 
 back to the spectator, and is poising a trumpet on his thigh ; 
 the second has dismounted from his steed, and is nearer the 
 tent, caressing the servant girl, who has a jug in her hand; 
 the third (seen in profile) is on the right of the trumpeter, 
 mounted on a dun horse, with his hat on his arm : in front 
 lies a dog, gnawing a bone (this animal has been obliterated, 
 and a white dog substituted) ; and on the second distance is 
 a woman with two children, on horseback, preceded by a 
 man, also mounted : these are retiring from the spectator. 
 Engraved by Vischer. 
 
 Collection of M. Lormier . Hague, 1763. . 1000 flo. 90/. 
 
 This excellent picture is at present worth 300 (jx. 
 
 Now in the possession of George Morant, Esq. 
 
 14 in. by 16 in. — P. 
 
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 PHILIP WOUWERMANS. 
 
 374. Course de Bague Flamande. A View near the coast 
 of Scheveling, with a chain of sand hills, extending from the 
 right into the distance, on the top of which are numerous 
 figures, overlooking an assemblage of peasants on the fore- 
 ground, five of whom are mounted, furnished with long spears ; 
 another stands by the side of his horse, with his back to the 
 spectator ; and behind him is a boy on the ground : in this 
 part of the picture is seen part of a country inn, at the door 
 of which stand the host and other figures ; on the opposite 
 side, and in the middle distance, is a group of three horsemen, 
 and others on foot ; and near them is erected a wooden figure, 
 with a ring in its hand, towards which a man, with his spear 
 poised, is riding at full gallop. There is a very indifferent 
 engraving of this picture by Beaumont. 
 
 This is probably the picture which was sold in Lord Rendleshani's 
 
 collection, 1809, for 245 ps. 
 
 15 in. by 19 J in. 
 
 375. A Landscape, with a large pile of buildings on the left, 
 resembling the remains of a castle, at the top of which are trees 
 and bushes, and a thatched cottage, ascended by a ladder ; and 
 at their base, a man on horseback, and a number of persons 
 loading a market-cart, in which are a boy and two women — one 
 with a basket on her head, the other taking one from a man at 
 the side : in the centre of the fore-ground is a man on horse- 
 back (seen behind) ; and on the right, from which side the 
 view opens to the distant country, is a woman drawing water at 
 a well. The artist appears to have intended to represent the 
 dawn of morning, as a general sombre tone pervades the pic- 
 ture. Engraved by Pistrucci, in Lucien Buonaparte's Gallery, 
 and sold privately, in 1816. It is also engraved anonymously. 
 
 Collection of M. Zachary . . . 1824. 
 
 A picture, called The Peasants going to Market, was sold in the 
 collection of W. Willett, Esq. ... 1813. .. . 170 gs. 
 Exhibited in the British Gallery . . 1824. 
 The above picture is now in the collection of Fred. Perkins, Esq. 
 14 in. by 17 \ in. 
 
PHILIP WOUWERMANS. 309 
 
 376. A halt of three cavaliers near a sutler's booth on the 
 left ; one of them has dismounted, and is standing at the side 
 of his steed, with his hand on the saddle, turning round with a 
 good-humoured look to his companions, one of whom is 
 mounted on a dark horse, with a trumpet behind him ; the 
 other is holding an empty jug in his hand : near the door of 
 the tent is a man, seated on a basket, with his arm round the 
 waist of the servant girl, who has a jug of beer in her hand ; 
 at a little distance from them stands a poor boy, with his hat 
 off, begging ; and on the opposite side, in the second distance, 
 are a man with a laden mule, and another on horseback. 
 Engraved by Visscher. 
 
 Xow in the collection of the Duchess de Berri, and worth 250 gs. 
 12 J in. by 15 in. 
 
 377. Enlevement d'un Convoi. A View of an extensive hill, 
 with a piece of water on the right fore-ground ; the summit 
 of the hill is covered with a confused body of cavalry, &c, 
 attacking a convoy of waggons : in front is a soldier in a 
 Turkish dress, mounted on a piebald horse, galloping, sword 
 in hand, to close upon a cavalier on a fine prancing charger, 
 who is firing a pistol at him ; and nearer the spectator lie a 
 horse and its rider. Engraved, very indifferently, by Eavanet, 
 under the above title. 
 
 14 in. by 19 J in. 
 
 378. Chevaux a VAbreuroir. A Landscape, the principal 
 feature of which is a moat, crossed by a bridge with two arches, 
 leading to the entrance of a town ; on the bridge are a boy 
 and a girl, the latter with a child in her arms, looking over a 
 rude fence at the side, near which are a man on a fine white 
 horse, coming out of the water, another approach ing with two 
 horses, and a fourth, held by a man standing on the bank, is 
 drinking, at whose side is a youth coming out of the water 
 from bathing : seven other figures, at the entrance to the 
 
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 PHILIP WOUWERMANS. 
 
 bridge, complete the composition. Engraved by Moiette, No. 
 15, under the above title, when in the' 
 
 Collection of the Count de Bruhl, at Dresden. 
 
 M. Hoogenburgh, Amst. 1743. . 310/o. 28/. 
 
 13| in. by 16J in. 
 
 379. Halte Flamande. A halt of four horse-soldiers at a 
 sutler's booth, two of whom are dismounted, the others are 
 still on horseback ; one of the former has placed his steed 
 against a trough to feed, and is endeavouring to persuade a 
 girl to drink a glass of wine, which he holds near to her mouth; 
 the nearest of the soldiers is on a gray horse, blowing a 
 trumpet ; the other has a can in his hand : in front is a boy 
 caressing a dog, and on the opposite side (in the distance) are 
 other figures, and some tents. Engraved by Beaumont, No. 
 9, under the above title, when in the 
 
 Collection of the Marquis de Vastan. 
 
 M. Meijers . Rott. 1722. . 300 /o. 27/. 
 
 12 in. by 16 J in. 
 
 380. Halte de Cavalerie. An Encampment in a hilly 
 Landscape, viewed under the aspect of cold cloudy weather. 
 In the fore-ground are a party of military, who have dis- 
 mounted from their horses ; two of which stand in the centre of 
 the front ; the nearest, a fine gray (seen in a side view) has a 
 velvet saddle on his back, with pistols in the holsters, the rider 
 of which stands on its farther side ; the other horse is of a brown 
 colour : to the left of these are three soldiers round a fire, two 
 of whom are seated, the other stands with his back towards it: 
 in the opposite side is a poor cripple, begging; and a little re- 
 tired from the front are a woman with a child in her arms, on 
 horseback, preceded by a man, also mounted ; these are receding 
 from the spectator : beyond them are a soldier, with a pack at 
 his back, and a baggage waggon ascending a hill, on the sum- 
 mit of which, and about the centre of the view, are two tents. 
 
PHILIP WOUWERMANS. 311 
 
 Engraved by Le Bas, under the above title. This is an 
 excellent picture. 
 
 Now in the collection of W. Wells, Esq., of Redleaf, worth 300 gs. 
 14 in. by 17 \ in. — P. 
 
 381. Halte de Cavalerie, A halt of four horse-soldiers 
 near some tents on the left ; the nearest of whom has dis- 
 mounted from a gray horse, and is holding the bridle, whilst 
 a man lifts up one of its fore feet ready for the smith, who is 
 preparing a shoe on the anvil, at the side of which lies a dog 
 asleep ; behind the smith are a woman with a child ; another 
 woman stands at the side of a horse, whilst its rider drinks ; 
 one of the soldiers, on a prancing dark horse, is looking 
 towards a trumpeter, blowing his instrument : on the opposite 
 side, and a little distance from the front, is a blind man, led 
 by a boy with a dog ; and in the distance are seen a river 
 and some tents. Engraved by Beaumont, No. 6, under the 
 above title. 
 
 Now in the collection of W. Wells, Esq., of Redleaf, worth 300 gs. 
 12 in. by 17 J in. 
 
 382. A View of the pleasure-grounds of a country mansion, 
 with a noble arched entrance and a double flight of steps, 
 under which is a fountain. The scene is enlivened by the 
 introduction of a hunting party, consisting of two ladies and 
 three gentlemen, apparently just arrived : one of the latter, 
 dismounted, is assisting a lady to alight, whilst the attention 
 of the other lady is directed to a child that is running towards 
 her ; near the latter are a woman with fruit, and another 
 child : in the opposite side are seen (at some distance off) a 
 coach and four, and a pleasure boat on some water ; and 
 beyond these a beautiful temple. Engraved by Pelletier. 
 
 383. Reste d'Armee decampee. A View of a barren hill, on 
 the left side of which is a tent, with two flags, fastened on one 
 staff, flying over it ; near the tent are three horses, two of 
 
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 PHILIP WOUWERMANS. 
 
 which are without riders ; the third is mounted by a cavalier 
 (who is lifting off his hat), with a woman up behind him ; 
 close to the front is a soldier, seated on the ground, playing 
 on a fiddle, accompanied by a boy at his side blowing a fife, 
 to the music of which a woman is dancing, and two soldiers 
 looking on : the opposite side of the hill is occupied by troops 
 and artillery. Engraved by Beaumont, under the above title. 
 
 Collection of M. Meijers . Rot t. 1722. . 255 flo. 23/. 
 
 Lord Kendlesham . 1810 336/. 
 
 This picture is of excellent quality, and in perfect preservation ; 
 
 its present worth is 450 gs. 
 
 Now in the collection of the Marquis of Hertford. 
 
 15 in. by 191 in,—V. 
 
 384. Retard de Chasse. Two cavaliers halting at a country 
 farrier's : one of them has dismounted from a gray horse, and 
 is getting a shoe put on its hind foot, which two men are 
 holding, whilst another is examining its mouth ; the smith is 
 working at the anvil, by the side of which kneels a boy, hold- 
 ing the iron ; behind them stands a woman with a child, and 
 on the opposite side are three children, one walking on stilts, 
 another fallen down, and the third standing at his side. 
 Engraved by Beaumont, No. 10, under the above title, when 
 in the collection of the Marquis Vastan. 
 
 Collection of M. de Witt . . . 1741. . 406 flo. 36/. 10s. 
 
 Now in the possession of the Earl of Londsdale, and worth 250 gs. 
 12 in. by 16} in. 
 
 385. Garde avance' de Hulans. A Landscape, with a single 
 hill in front, and some lofty rocky mountains on the left, 
 receding into the distance. In the centre of the view are a 
 man on horseback, with his head turned from the spectator, 
 and another on foot, with a gun across his shoulder, apparently 
 waiting for their companions, three of whom are seen mount- 
 ing the hill under the rocks ; and at the side of the road (in 
 
PHILIP WOUWERMANS. 313 
 
 front) is seated a traveller, with a bundle and a stick on one 
 side of him, and his dog on the other. Engraved by Aliamet, 
 under the above title. Painted in the artist's first manner. 
 
 Collection of the Count de Bruhl. 
 
 12 in. by 15 J in. 
 
 386. Les Voyageurs. A View of a Eiver, occupying the 
 chief part of the picture, the banks of which, on the right, are 
 shaded with trees ; and on the opposite side are a man on 
 horseback, and another leading his beast through a ford of 
 the river, followed by a woman (with a child) and two dogs. 
 Engraved by Pelletier, under the above title, when in the 
 
 Collection of M. Givaudan. 
 
 This little picture is remarkable for its clearness, and the singular 
 effect of the reflection of the clouds on the water ; value 200 gs. 
 Now in the possession of M. d'Arrois, at Strasburg. 
 
 11 in. by 13 \ in. 
 
 387. Attaque de Troupes Ugkres. The field of battle repre- 
 sents a bald open country, with a few stunted trees on the 
 summit of a hill on the left ; beyond these are seen a cottage 
 and a windmill. The principal group of combatants is placed 
 in the centre and front ; amongst these may be distinguished 
 a soldier without a hat, riding up full gallop (with a pistol in 
 his hand) to his adversary, who is on a dark horse, firing off' 
 a pistol at him ; near these are several dead and wounded 
 soldiers; one of the latter lying on the ground, still striding 
 his fallen steed, holds the reins of his adversary's horse, whose 
 rider is making a cut at him. The remainder of the troops are 
 dispersed in small parties over the field of combat. Engraved 
 by Le Bas, 1774, under the above title. Then in the 
 
 Collection of the Count de Boudouin. 
 
 388. Cabaretier cles Chasseurs. Three sportsmen halting 
 at a country inn : the one nearest the door is mounting his 
 
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 horse, which the host holds with one hand, and receives some 
 money with the other from a gentleman, who is holding a 
 gray horse ; beyond these is seen a third sportsman, with two 
 hares on his shoulder. Engraved by Boece, under the above 
 title, when in the 
 
 Collection of the Count de Bruhl. 
 
 11 in. by 10 in. — P. 
 
 389. Halte Espagnolc. A View of a barren country, with 
 a tent on the right, and a large canvas hung across, from a 
 tree to a pole, under which are six figures reposing ; and a 
 little farther, at the entrance of the tent, a traveller on a 
 gray horse (seen in a hinder view) ; a woman stands at his 
 side, and a man is seated within the tent : on the other side 
 of the traveller is a beggar ; and on the middle fore-ground 
 a man drawing a cup of w 7 ine from a cask, for a traveller who 
 stands near him, with a dog by his side. Engraved *by 
 Aliamet, under the above title. 
 
 Collection of Prince Galitskih . . 1825. . 4000/*. 160/. 
 Now in the collection of Mr. Emmerson. 
 
 12 in. by 15 h in. 
 
 390. The Companion. A company of gipsies under a 
 large tent, attached on one side to the trunk of an old tree, 
 and on the other to a pole, which supports the canvas : in the 
 middle is a villager, giving a glass of wine to a cavalier on a 
 bay horse ; and on the right stands a fortress, upon the 
 summit of a mass of rocks. 
 
 Collection of Prince Galitskin, 1825. . . . 3510 ft. 140/. 
 Now in the collection of Mr. Emmerson. 
 
 12 in. by 15J in. — P. 
 
 391. Les Relais Flamands. A View of a thatched cottage, 
 built against the walls of a church or convent, at the hinder 
 
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 PHILIP WOUWERMANS. 315 
 
 part of which stands a large hay-stack, and in an angle, formed 
 by the cottage and wall, are a hay-rack and a trough, at which 
 three horses are feeding ; and near them are a man bringing a 
 basket of provender, and another putting a bridle on a horse, &c. 
 &c. Engraved by Ozanne, under the above title, when in the 
 
 Collection of the Count de Bruhl. 
 
 12 in. by 20 J in. 
 
 392. Three cavaliers halting before a tent on the left : one 
 of them (a trumpeter) has dismounted, and is drinking out of 
 a jug ; behind him sits a woman with a child in her lap, and 
 before him is another gentleman, on a prancing horse, holding 
 his hat in his hand ; the third is raising his musket to his 
 shoulder, as if shooting at something ; and in front is a little 
 boy, teaching a bird to come to him when called. Engraved 
 by Bouttats. 
 
 393. Le Marshal de Campagne. A View of a farrier's 
 shop and thatched cottage by the road-side, before which are 
 several travellers, one of whom (a cavalier) stands looking at 
 the smith, who is shoeing one of the fore feet of a piebald 
 horse ; at the side of the house are two men, doing something 
 to the mouth of a horse that is fixed in a wooden frame ; 
 towards the opposite side (and in front) is a little boy, 
 driving a goat, attached to a cart with a child in it ; near 
 him are two geese, &c. &c. Engraved by Duret, under the 
 above title, and also in the Musee Napoleon. 
 
 Formerly in the Louvre, restored in 1815. 
 
 12 in. by 14 in. — P. 
 
 394. La Ruine. An upright Landscape, with a large ruin 
 in the middle; and two boys (one leading a fine horse, the 
 other lying down) on the fore-ground. Engraved by Pelletier, 
 under the above title. 
 
 Collection of M. Martyn Robyn, Bmssels, 1758. 425 Jio. 38/. 
 25 in. by 20 in. 
 
316 
 
 PHILIP WOUWERMANS. 
 
 395. La Foret dangereuse. A Winter Scene, with robbers 
 attacking travellers ; in front is a man holding two horses ; 
 and beyond him are two robbers, stripping a man ; and two 
 others, who have seized a monk. Engraved by Cousinet, 
 under the above title. 
 
 20 in. by 30 in. 
 
 396. Les Voituriers. A View of a cottage by the road-side, 
 with a large canvas thrown over a pole, and supported by 
 another pole under it, forming a shelter, under which are a 
 man and a woman, seated on the ground, and a woman, with a 
 child in her arms, standing near them : in the middle of the 
 road is a group of two horses, two men, and two boys, the 
 latter are playing with a dog ; beyond them are a cart, and 
 the driver at the side of it. drinking ; and on the opposite 
 side flows a river, on which are some boats. Engraved by 
 Fillceul, under the above title, when in the 
 
 Collection of the Count de Brulil. 
 
 12J in. by 16 in. 
 
 397. Let petite Fermiere. An upright Landscape, with an 
 old tree, near which are a woman, milking a goat ; another 
 standing on its hind-legs, cropping the leaves of a tree ; and 
 a little kid, lying down between the two. Engraved by 
 Martinasie, under the above title, when in the 
 
 Collection of M. De la Live de Jully. 
 
 Now in the collection of the Duchess de Berri. 
 
 398. The Companion. Le Fare au Cerf. A park, with a 
 fine stag, two fawns, and two hares. Engraved by Martinasie, 
 under the above title. 
 
 Collection of Van Schorel, of Antwerp. 
 
 The pair was sold in the collection of Sir Lawrence Dundas, 
 
 Bart., 1794, for . . 71 gs. 
 
 Now in the collection of the Duchess de Berri, and worth 100 gs. 
 
PHILIP WOUWERMANS. 317 
 
 399. A Gentleman on Horseback. The figure is said to be 
 the portrait of M. Moelman, painted by G. Netscher, and the 
 horse by Wouwermans. Engraved by Bloteling. 
 
 400. La Famille du Bucheron. A View on the sea-coast, 
 with a large bank in front, upon which are a woman with a 
 child in her arms, a girl seated on the ground, a boy holding 
 a gray horse, laden with wood, and a wood-cutter, stooping 
 down under the horse's head ; more to the right is a man 
 driving a loaded cart up a bank ; and in the distance appears 
 the sea. Engraved by Aveline, under the above title. 
 
 141 /„. by 18} in. 
 
 401. L utile Precaution du Chevalier Espagnol. A party 
 of travellers, with four horses, halting at a farrier's shop : one 
 of them is standing at his horse's head, whilst the smith 
 examines one of its fore feet ; another, beyond him, is doing 
 something to the stirrup of his horse, which is seen in a 
 hinder view ; the other two, a lady and gentleman (both 
 mounted), are near the house, under the shade of a spreading 
 vine ; two dogs and three fowls are in front. Engraved by 
 Picquenot, under the above title. 
 
 Collection of M. Fabricms, Haerlem, 1749. . 280 flo. 25/. 
 15 J in. by 20 in. 
 
 402. Cavaliers en Maraude. Four horse-soldiers pursuing 
 some peasantry : the two foremost are discharging their 
 pistols, and two men lie dead on the fore-ground; close to 
 the right is a robber on foot, holding a peasant by the hair of 
 his head, and with his hand uplifted, ready to give him a 
 mortal blow, while a poor woman, with a child in her arms, 
 is supplicating the soldier to spare his life. Engraved by 
 Basan, under the above title, and also by Wacksmouth, when 
 in the collection of M. Prousteau. 
 
318 
 
 PHILIP WOUWERMANS. 
 
 Collection of M. Lormier . Hague, 1763. . 900 flo. 81/. 
 5 Sold in a public sale, by the Directors of the Musee of Amster- 
 dam . . . ^ 1828. . 2580 flo. 2321. 
 
 19 in. by 24 in. — P. 
 
 403. La Soiree aVEte. A Landscape, with a road winding 
 through the middle : on the right stands a castle, with a 
 round tower and a bridge ; in front are three boys bathing in 
 a pond, on the farther side of which is a woman washing 
 linen ; in the middle, amongst several other figures, are a 
 man on horseback, and a beggar near him ; and beyond them 
 is a man doing something to his horse's saddle. Engraved 
 by Le Bas, 1778, under the above title, when in the 
 
 Collection of the Count de Boudouin. 
 
 404. La Matine'e du Printemps. A Landscape, with a high 
 sandy hill on the right, on the summit of which stands a 
 cottage ; and before it are a man on horseback, and several 
 other figures : beyond them are a rustic gateway and a light 
 tree ; and on the opposite side are a man with nets, and a boy 
 with a dog descending a hill towards a river, on which is a 
 boat with two figures in it. Engraved by Le Bas, 1778, 
 under the above title, when in the 
 
 Collection of the Count de Boudouin. 
 
 405. A Landscape, with a stream in the middle, running 
 towards the front, between high rugged sand hills ; upon a 
 plank, which crosses it, are a man and a dog ; and on the left 
 fore-ground are two other men, one of whom is seated. 
 
 Collection of the Due d'Orleans, 1749. 
 Now in the collection of Mr. Emmerson. 
 
 14 J i n . by 19 in. — P. 
 
 406. A Hunting Party reposing after the Chase. The View 
 
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 PHILIP WOUWERMANS. 319 
 
 offers a picturesque Landscape, with a large rustic house 
 built on a ruin, before which is a company of huntsmen 
 (several of whom are on horseback) taking refreshments, 
 and near them is a peasant chopping wood ; in the opposite 
 side is one of the party on a gray horse, watering it in a 
 river, which is traversed by a bridge. The composition of 
 this capital picture consists of six horses, fifteen figures, six 
 dogs, and several fowls. 
 
 Now in the collection of Prince Metternich, at Vienna. 
 27 in. by 32 in. — P. (about.) 
 
 407. Le Manege. A Landscape, with an open space in 
 front, skirted on each side by high rocks ; about the middle 
 and front is a boy holding a horse, whilst its rider arranges 
 the bridle, a little farther is a cavalier on horseback (w 7 ith 
 his back to the spectator), and near a post, which stands in 
 the middle, is a groom on a kicking horse ; close to the side 
 are a man and a dog : two other figures are in the distance. 
 Engraved by Wieith, under the above title. 
 
 Collection of the Count de Boudonin. 
 
 16 in. by 19 in. 
 
 408. A hilly Landscape, in which is introduced a party 
 of banditti attacking peasants with baggage-waggons, and 
 travellers in a carriage ; upon a high road, which is traversed 
 in front by a stream, are some of the travellers defending 
 themselves, and others escaping. 
 
 Now in the Vienna Gallery. 
 
 24 in. by 41 in. — C. 
 
 409. Banditti attacking peasants with a loaded cart, at the 
 foot of a hill ; during the confusion a man is endeavouring to 
 escape with a loaded horse. 
 
 Now in the Vienna Gallery. 
 
 15 in. by 21 in. — P. 
 
320 
 
 PHILIP WOUWERMANS. 
 
 410. Un Manage. A Landscape presenting an open country 
 varied with gentle hills, and intersected by a river : the most 
 distinguished among the figures which enliven the scene are 
 a cavalier on a white horse, and a little beyond him a groom 
 breaking in a restive horse: on the left are several boys bathing. 
 
 Now in the Vienna Gallery. 
 
 34 in. by 48 in.—C. 
 
 411. A mountainous Landscape, with two cavaliers in front 
 halting to water their horses in a stream flowing at the foot 
 of a hill ; some boys are bathing in the brook, and others on 
 its banks angling ; several figures are on the opposite side, 
 and a large tower stands on the summit of the hill. 
 
 Now in the Vienna Gallery. 
 
 20 in. by 25 m.—C. 
 
 412. A Landscape with a gray horse standing in front, seen 
 in a side view ; and on the right is a brown horse, lying- 
 down ; on the opposite side, also in front, are a woman with 
 a child in her arms, a peasant standing near her, and one or 
 two more figures ; and beyond them is a loaded hay-cart. A 
 dark picture, and a little foxy. 
 
 Now in the Marlborough collection, at Blenheim. 
 
 13 in. by 15 in. — P. (about.) 
 
 413. A Halt of a Hunting Party at a country inn, the 
 corner of which is seen on the right ; among the company is a 
 lady in a blue habit, with a hawk on her hand, mounted on a 
 gray palfrey, with a little dog behind her, and stooping forward 
 to speak to a huntsman, who appears to be about to paunch a 
 stag which lies on the ground; beyond these is a gentleman, on 
 a dun-coloured horse, blowing a horn; and nearer the house is a 
 second gentleman, on a brown horse, with a glass of liquor in 
 
PHILIP WOUWERMANS. 321 
 
 his hand, which he appears to have received from a young 
 woman, who stands by his side with a jug in her hand, behind 
 whom is a little boy : a gentleman in scarlet is seated on the 
 ground in front, and three men attending the dogs complete the 
 group : in the opposite side are seen approaching a man bear- 
 ing hawks, another on a gray horse, and a man on foot by his 
 side ; near these is a shepherd, leaning on his stick, and a group 
 of sheep reposing at the foot of two trees. This capital picture 
 is engraved by Major, entitled — The Death of the Stag. 
 Collection of Monsieur Aved, 1753. 
 
 Now in the cellection of the Marquis of Bute, and worth 500gs. 
 23 in. by 33| in.— C. 
 
 414. An open Landscape, with a Hawking Party in front 
 consisting of a lady and three gentlemen on horseback, with 
 several attendants and dogs ; one of the gentlemen is casting up 
 the lure, and another blowing a trumpet : upon a little hill, on 
 the fore-ground, are two huntsmen reposing ; another, standing 
 with a hawk on his hand ; and a great many hawks upon a 
 perch on the ground. Engraved by J. Scott. 
 
 Now in the collection of the Marquis of Stafford. 
 
 20 in. by 28 in. 
 
 415. A Skirmish of Cavalry near a fortified place, from the 
 citadel of which a flag is hoisted : on the right is a body of 
 infantry firing at some cavalry ; and on the middle front lies 
 a wounded horse, with its rider dead at its side. Engraved by 
 J. Fittler. 
 
 Collection of M. Gilles Van Hoeven, Amst. . 510 flo. 46/. 
 Now in the collection of the Marquis of Stafford. 
 
 16 in. by 19 in. 
 
 416. A Horse Fair. The scene of bustle is represented in 
 an open field, bounded on the left by some cottages and a 
 church, and in the distance by sand hills : among the various 
 
 vol. i. y 
 
322 
 
 PHILIP WOUWERMANS. 
 
 groups distributed over the market is one (occupying the centre 
 of the fore-ground), consisting of dealers and five horses, one 
 of which is mounted ; near these are three other steeds, two of 
 which are lying down : upon a bank, close to the right side, 
 are two women seated, and near them are three children and 
 two dogs, &c This picture may justly be classed among the 
 master's choicest productions : it is painted in his third manner, 
 clear in tone, and exquisite in the detail. 
 
 It was formerly in the collection of M. Yalkenburg, and was sold 
 in the collection of M. Capello, Amst. 1767. . 1075 flo. 96/. 
 
 Purchased by the present noble possessor, the Earl of Grosvenor, 
 of Wm. Ellis Agar, Esq., in 1807. 
 
 Its probable value at this period would be .... GOOgs. 
 23 in. by 26 in. — C. 
 
 417. A Landscape, with a single hill, and a piece of water 
 on the left, in which are some boys bathing : in the middle of 
 the fore-ground are two horses, one gray, the other brown ; 
 and on the farther side of the latter is a woman, holding a child 
 on the horse's back : nearer the front is a woman sitting on the 
 ground, with a child in her lap ; and towards a bridge, on the 
 summit of the hill, is seen a loaded hay-cart, with a man riding 
 on it. This picture was painted in the artist's latter time : it 
 is silvery in tone, full of colour, and exquisitely finished. 
 Engraved by Scott. 
 
 Now in the collection of the Marquis of Stafford. 
 
 14 in. by 16 in. — P. 
 
 418. The Companion. Grooms watering their horses : the 
 nearest is mounted on a dark horse (seen in a hinder view) 
 leading a fine prancing charger to the river, in which are three 
 others, and some boys bathing : on one side of the river is a 
 man lifting a dip net ; and on the other a hay-cart, passing over 
 a bridge. Engraved by J. Scott. 
 
 Now in the collection of the Marquis of Stafford. 
 
PHILIP WOUWERMANS. 
 
 323 
 
 419. A Landscape, with the ruins of a tower, and an old 
 bridge with a rustic fence of poles at its side, and a statue at the 
 farther end : in front are four men with horses, two of them are 
 watering their steeds in a river on the left, which a third 
 appears to have just quitted, and the fourth is letting his horse 
 feed out of a basket which he holds, &c. &c. Engraved in Lucien 
 Buonaparte's Gallery, and sold with the collection in 1816. 
 
 Sold by Mr. Christie 1820 200 gs. 
 
 14 in. by 16 in, — P. (about.) 
 
 420. Les Foins. A Landscape, with a large piece of water, 
 extending over the greater part of the picture, on the banks of 
 which, in front, are a loaded hay-cart (drawn by two horses) 
 and a man on horseback, with a woman up behind him : in 
 front, and towards the left, is a group, consisting of a woman 
 lifting up a little boy, and a cart with one horse, driven by 
 a man seated in front ; in the distance are some men loading 
 boats with hay. Engraved by Dupreel, in the Musee Francais. 
 
 Collection of M. Buyten . Delft, 1748. . 610/a 55/. 
 
 Now worth . . 250 gs. 
 
 Taken from the Louvre in 1815, and restored to the Hague 
 Gallery. 
 
 14| in, by 17| in, — P. 
 
 421. Choc de Cavalerie. Some cavalry, and a corps of 
 infantry, attacking a troop of flying light-horse : in front lies 
 a dead horse and its rider, with a musket in his hand ; beyond 
 these are a body of infantry firing at some cavalry, who are 
 galloping up towards them. Engraved by Dupreel, in the 
 Musee Frangais. 
 
 Claimed from the Louvre in 1815. 
 
 14 1 in. by 13 in, 
 
 422. A richly-wooded Landscape. In front is a coach drawn 
 by eight fine gray horses ; more towards the middle is a 
 
324 
 
 PHILIP WOCTWERMANS. 
 
 cavalier, with his back to the spectator, exercising a horse round 
 a post ; and nearer the front, towards the right, are a gentle- 
 man standing leaning on a stick, and a page behind him hold- 
 ing his horse. Engraved by Laurent, in the Musee Frangais. 
 
 Taken from the Louvre in 1815, and restored to the Hague 
 Gallery. 
 
 24§ in. by 28J m.— C. 
 
 423. A Halt of Huntsmen on the summit of a hill, forming 
 the fore-ground of a Landscape, at the side of which are two 
 large trees, and in the distance some buildings: the party 
 consists of two sportsmen, with horses, one of whom has 
 dismounted to let his steed feed ; a gentleman on foot, with 
 a long staff and six dogs, one of which a negro is caressing. 
 Engraved in the Musee Napoleon. 
 
 Valued by the Experts du Musee. 1816. . 2600 fs. 104/. 
 Now in the Louvre. 
 
 12 in. by 14 in. — C. 
 
 424. A view on the Sea-shore, with a square tower on a 
 hill in the middle distance : amongst the figures that enliven 
 the scene are a man standing with his back to the spectator, 
 and a woman (seated) with a child in her lap, apparently 
 looking at some fish on the ground, two horses (one of which 
 is laden with nets), and two little boys on the ground playing ; 
 the opposite side presents a view of the sea, with vessels and 
 figures. Engraved by Niquet, in the Musee Napoleon. 
 
 Claimed from the Louvre, by the Allies, in 1815. 
 
 The author of the Musee Napoleon, published in 1809, in refer- 
 ence to the above picture, observes, " that it was one of twenty- 
 four of the productions of this estimable master acquired by the 
 French arms in 1806." Sic transit gloria mundi. 
 
 12 in. by 14 J in. 
 
 425. Infantry pursuing a troop of flying Cavalry ; one of 
 the latter, mounted on a gray horse, is turning half round, and 
 
PHILIP WOUWERMANS. 325 
 
 letting fly an arrow at the enemy ; and another, a negro, whose 
 horse has fallen, is defending himself with a spear. Engraved 
 in the Musee. 
 
 Claimed from the Louvre in 1815. 
 
 13 in. by 17 in. — P. 
 
 426. A Landscape, with an old willow and a rippling stream 
 on the left front, near which is a higgler giving some hay to his 
 horse, which he has unharnessed from a cart, in which is seated 
 a woman suckling her child ; in front lies a dog, and in the 
 distance are two figures. Engraved in the Musee Napoleon. 
 
 Claimed and restored, by the Allies, in 1815. 
 
 12 in. by 10 in. — P. 
 
 427. A View of a Hay-field, with figures mowing ; the prin- 
 cipal group is composed of two men, one of whom is drinking 
 out of a pitcher ; a woman and a child in front, and two horses 
 (a gray one feeding, and a dark one lying down near a pool 
 of water) to the left. Engraved in the Musee Napoleon. 
 
 Collection of M. De Witt . . . 1741. . . 300 Jio. 27/. 
 Valued by the Experts du Musee . 1816. . . 6000 fs. 240/. 
 Now in the Louvre. 
 
 11 in. by 13 \ in. — P. 
 
 428. Le Marechal /errant. A party of four Cavaliers halt- 
 ing at a Farrier's Shop on the right, one of them has dis- 
 mounted, and is having one of his horse's hind feet measured 
 by the smith for a shoe, whilst another man holds his leg, and 
 a third stands at its head ; the nearest of the other three gen- 
 tlemen has a trumpet slung behind him ; and in front, towards 
 the right, are two children, a dog, and three fowls. Engraved 
 in the Musee Francois. 
 
 Sold in the collection of the Due d'Orleans, 1749. 
 
 Again in the collection of M. Lormier, Hague, 1763, 1205 Jio. 108/. 
 
 Claimed from the Louvre in 1825. 
 
 12 in. by 15 in. —P. 
 
326 
 
 PHILIP WOUWERMANS. 
 
 429. A Landscape, with a river on the right ; and on the 
 left a party of five sportsmen well mounted, accompanied by 
 attendants and dogs, and preceded by three other figures, with 
 horses, apparently following the course of the river towards a 
 gentleman's seat ; close to the side, and in front, are a woman 
 standing, and a man seated. Engraved in the Musee Napoleon. 
 
 Claimed from the Louvre in 1815. 
 
 23 in. by 30 in.— C. 
 
 430. Le Pot au Lait. A Landscape, presenting a view of 
 a hilly country, varied with buildings and enclosures ; on the 
 right fore -ground is a hawking party, consisting of a lady and 
 two gentlemen, one of whom is mounted on a fine pied horse> 
 which is rearing up, frightened by the whip of a man on a 
 horse, belonging to a loaded waggon, in which are two women, 
 each with a child in her lap, apparently much alarmed at the 
 kicking up of their horse; near them are a woman with a can of 
 milk, and a peasant with a basket of eggs, who have both fallen 
 in endeavouring to get out of the way ; at the side of the lady 
 is a beggar with a wooden leg, asking charity • behind the 
 waggon is fastened a calf ; and at a little distance is a coach 
 and six with attendants. Engraved by Le Bas, under the 
 above title, when in the 
 
 Collection of M. du Pile, 1739. 
 
 Now in the Dresden Gallery, and worth 650*7*?. 
 
 24 in. by 33 in.— C. 
 
 431. A Landscape, with a group of gipsies on the right, 
 under a canvas fastened to some trees ; one of them is telling 
 the fortune of a poor fellow who stands holding the rein of his 
 horse, which is loaded with a bundle of rushes ; behind them is 
 a man on horseback ; and near them a coach and four, passing 
 along a road. Engraved in the Musee Napoleon. 
 
 Claimed from the Louvre in 1815. 
 
 13 J in. by 15 J in. — P. 
 
 432. A View of a Corn-field, with figures reaping ; in front 
 
PHILIP WOUWERMANS. 
 
 on the left, is a one-horse cart, laden with corn, on which is 
 a woman, and by the side of it stands a man, assisting in 
 loading it ; near him are a woman seated, with a child and 
 a reaper standing ; and on the opposite side a pool of water, 
 and a dog drinking at it. Engraved in the Musee. 
 
 Claimed from the Louvre in 1815. 
 
 23 in. by 23^ in. 
 
 433. A Landscape intersected by a river, flowing from the 
 front into the distance ; the left is occupied by a high sandy 
 bank with a fence of paling at its side, and two trees ; close 
 to the front are two men with sticks, one of them carries a 
 pack at his back. Engraved by Aliamet. 
 
 7-| in. by 10| in. 
 
 434. A Landscape w T ith figures ; in the fore-ground, about 
 the middle, is a cavalier on a gray horse, with his hand in his 
 pocket, as if about to bestow charity upon a poor woman who 
 stands close to an ass laden with panniers, in one of which are 
 an infant, and a variety of objects ; in front of the woman 
 stands a boy, with his back to the spectator; close to the 
 same side are a poor man seated, and a boy on his knees ; and 
 on the opposite side a woman, with a bundle on her head, 
 and a boy holding a dog by a string. Engraved by Varin. 
 
 435. A hilly Landscape, composed of a yellow sandy soil, 
 with a broken rough road, winding round a sand bank on the 
 left, in front of which are two gentlemen on horseback, and a 
 group of beggars ; more towards the middle are two horses, 
 one of which is lying down ; a man shooting, and another 
 coming over the hill with his dogs ; and on the opposite side 
 is a coach and four, passing over a bridge, near which are 
 a pleasure boat, and two men on the banks of the canal, 
 angling. This exquisite little picture exhibits the various 
 
328 
 
 PHILIP WOUWERMANS. 
 
 rural amusements of hunting, shooting, driving, sailing, and 
 angling. It is painted in the artist's third manner. 
 
 Sold by the author, in 1823, for 250 gs. 
 
 Now in the collection of the Right Hon. Robert Peel. 
 9| in. by 12 in. — P. 
 
 436. A Spy taken Prisoner. A Landscape, with a corps of 
 cavalry, about ten in number, on the left fore-ground, headed 
 by an officer on a bay horse; his attention is directed to a spy, 
 who stands before him, with a basket of eggs on his arm ; 
 behind him is a soldier ; and at his side another, on horseback, 
 with his back to the spectator ; in the rear of the chief officer 
 is a dismounted horse-soldier in buff, holding the reins of his 
 fine gray charger ; nearer the left, and in front, are three 
 soldiers on the ground, playing at cards ; the troop of cavalry 
 is finely relieved in effect by some trees and bushes ; and on 
 the opposite side the view opens to the distant country. 
 This is a picture of first-rate excellence. 
 
 Collection of Le Brun . . . . 1791. . 7301 fs. 292/. 
 
 Sereville .... 1811. 12,020 fs. 481/. 
 
 Now in the collection of Count Perigaux, Paris. 
 
 20 in. by 26 in. — P. 
 
 437. A View of a Sea-port. Upon a hill (on the right fore- 
 ground) is a gray horse, attached to a sledge, with a bale of 
 goods on it, which two men are engaged in unloading ; at the 
 side stands a boy looking on ; and beyond him is a cart, also 
 laden, in which is a man assisting to let down a package 
 to another, who stands at the side to receive it ; more to the 
 right is a man on a loaded horse, with a dog at his side, de- 
 scending the hill ; on the opposite side is some water, and a 
 vessel, lying alongside the shore ; and in front is a boy in the 
 water, enticing a dog to follow him. Engraved by Danckerts. 
 
 Collection of Le President Tugny and Crozat, 1751. 
 
PHILIP WOUWERMANS. 329 
 
 A picture, corresponding with the preceding description, was sold 
 in the collection of Sir Simon Clarke, Bart., 1802, for . 315 gs. 
 Now in the collection of Jeremiah Harman, Esq. 
 
 15 in. by 19 in. — P. (about.) 
 
 438. The Destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah. In the fore- 
 ground are Lot and his daughters, accompanied by an angel, 
 escaping from the city, which is seen burning in the distance. 
 
 Now in the collection of M. Van Loone, Amsterdam , 1827. 
 The writer was informed by the proprietor, that an English 
 Amateur offered 400/. for the above picture. 
 
 13 in. by 18 in.— P. (about.) 
 
 439. Soldiers reposing in a Church. The composition offers 
 (on the left) a party of six soldiers, disposed round a little 
 tire, two of whom lie asleep upon their baggage ; a third 
 stands with a pipe in his hand, and a fourth is taking the 
 bridle from a piebald horse, behind which are a bay horse 
 lying down, and a roan one standing ; and on the farther side 
 of these are two others, one of which is mounted; in the 
 back-ground may be seen a party bringing in a prisoner. 
 
 Now in the possession of Messrs. Woodburns. 
 
 121 i n% i 3y 171 in.—Y. 
 
 440. An earthen crock surmounted by a morion helmet, 
 around the rim of which are several lighted candles, and one 
 on its top ; upon the table on which it stands are some plates, 
 slightly sketched in. This curious picture is dated 1647 ; it 
 was probably intended as a burlesque on the Society of 
 Artists at Haerlem, of which the painter was a member. 
 
 Now in the possession of Messrs. Woodburns. 
 
 9 in. (circle.) 
 
 441. The Interior of a large stable, or remise, with an 
 arched-top entrance on the right ; among several horses and 
 figures may be observed a boy on a white horse, and a man 
 
330 
 
 PHILIP WOUWERMANS. 
 
 holding the reins, and whipping it ; a cavalier on a bay horse, 
 followed by a lady also mounted, are approaching the entrance ; 
 a dun horse is on the right, from which the rider has dis- 
 mounted ; and in front is another horse, lying down. This 
 picture is of good quality, but a little too dark. 
 
 Now in the Fitzwilliam collection at Cambridge, and worth 250 gs. 
 12 in. by 18 in. — P. 
 
 442. A Landscape, with a stream on the right, bordered by 
 trees; on the left and front, is a gentleman watering his 
 horse ; farther off a sportsman firing at a bird ; various other 
 figures, and a gray horse, enrich the view. 
 
 Now in the Fitzwilliam collection at Cambridge, and worth 200 gs. 
 15 in. by 18 in. — P. 
 
 443. The Interior of a remise, entitled FArrivee a VHotel- 
 lerie, with two entrances, at one of which are a coach and 
 pair coming in ; and near the other are two horses, and a man 
 feeding them with bread, in a trough ; a lady dressed in blue, 
 on horseback, and a gentleman in red following her, are also 
 at the entrance ; the middle of the picture is occupied by a 
 beautiful gray horse, with its rider standing on the farther side 
 of it; a gentleman on a dun horse, seen in a front view, at 
 whose left is a dark gray ; and more to the left a prancing 
 chestnut horse, held by a groom, while the gentleman pulls up 
 his boots ; close to the front are two cocks, fighting. This is 
 an admirable picture. 
 
 Now in the Musee at the Hague, and worth . . . . 350 gs. 
 17 in. by 23 in. — P. 
 
 444. The Interior of a remise, called La Sortie de VHotellerie; 
 among a number of horses and figures, the principal object 
 which meets the eye is a fine gray horse, held by a boy, who is 
 touching his cap to a gentleman on a bay horse, at whose right 
 
PHILIP WOUWERMANS. 331 
 
 is a lady on a roan palfrey ; and close to the right are three 
 horses, the nearest of which is lying down ; at the entrance on 
 the left is seen a man in red, leading in a steed ; nearer the 
 front are a cavalier, stooping to fasten on his spurs ; a boy 
 catching a goat by the horns ; and another falling down. This 
 is also of excellent quality. 
 
 Now in the Musee at the Hague, and worth .... 350 gs. 
 17 in. by 23 in. — P. 
 
 445. The arrival of a Hunting Party at a country man- 
 sion, and amongst them is a gentleman, who lias dismounted 
 from a restive gray horse, and is presenting a glass of wine to his 
 companion, who is on a dark gray, and seen in a hinder view ; 
 more to the left is a lady, mounted on a chestnut steed ; in the 
 opposite side are a gentleman watering his horse, and a boy 
 letting two dogs drink, which he holds in a leash. Engraved 
 by Wachsmuth. 
 
 Now in the Musee at the Hague. 
 
 1 7 in. by 23 in. — P. 
 
 446. Halt of Sportsmen on the top of a hill. One of the 
 party has dismounted, and stands on the farther side of a gray 
 horse, leaning on the saddle ; another gentleman stands with 
 his back to the spectator attending to one on horseback, who is 
 pointing to some distant object ; near them is a negro servant, 
 stooping to collar a dog : some game lies on the ground. 
 Painted in the artist's first manner. Engraved by Guttenberg, 
 in the Musee Francois. 
 
 Taken from the Louvre in 1815, and restored to the Hague 
 Gallery. 
 
 11 J in. by 14| in. — P. 
 
 447. A Sutler's Booth, with cavalry and other figures in 
 front of it ; near them is a cripple, without legs, sitting on a 
 sledge, begging, accompanied by a dog. A dark picture. 
 
 Now in the Musee at the Hague. 
 
332 
 
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 448. A Hunting Party reposing. The Landscape offers a 
 retired scene, with a stream on the right, and a group of two 
 women and three men on its banks ; at a little distance from 
 these are two horses, one of which a boy holds by the bridle ; 
 also two men and several dogs : a handsome mansion-house 
 stands on the left side and middle distance. Excellent quality. 
 Engraved by Niquet, in the Musee Francois. 
 
 Taken from the Louvre in 1815, and restored to the Hague 
 Gallery. 
 
 13 in. by 14| in. — P. 
 
 449. A Stag Hunt. Four gentlemen and a lady, well 
 mounted, and accompanied by attendants and dogs, are in pur- 
 suit of a stag, which the dogs have caught in the fore-ground 
 of a picturesque landscape; on the right is a bridge over a rapid 
 stream, in which a man is angling : some ruins are seen in the 
 distance. This is of equal excellence with the preceding. 
 
 Now in the Musee at Amsterdam. 
 
 12 in. by 13 in. — P. 
 
 450. Exercising horses. The composition presents a 
 Landscape, with a large tree, near which is a groom on a kick- 
 ing horse, and another holding a roan horse, which appears to 
 have kicked over an apple- wo man, who lies on the ground in 
 front ; on the right is a man on a galloping horse, and a lady 
 and gentleman looking at the scene. This is painted in the 
 artist's middle time. 
 
 Now in the Musee at Amsterdam. 
 
 15 in. by 13 in. — P. 
 
 451. A Landscape, embellished with small figures, most 
 admirably painted. 
 
 Now in the Musee at Amsterdam. 
 
 7 in. by 10 in. — P. 
 
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 452. A Farrier's Shop, at which a man has halted, and 
 taken his horses out of a cart to get them shod, one of which 
 a boy is holding by the bridle whilst the smith shoes it ; at 
 the side is seen the shop, and a man at work in it, and a 
 woman seated near the door ; towards the middle is a man 
 on horseback ; and in front are two travellers reposing, and 
 a dog gnawing a bone, &c. &c. 
 
 Bought in the collection of Vander Pot, Rott. 1808, 1055 flo. 94/. 
 Now in the Musee at Amsterdam. 
 
 25 in. by 21 in. — C. 
 
 453. A Landscape. On the fore-ground is a groom on a 
 bay horse, leading a gray one by the bridle to water; the 
 latter is kicking up behind from the cuts of a whip, which a 
 boy appears to be giving him ; another man (on horseback) is 
 in the water, letting his steed drink : some boys bathing, 
 and several other figures and horses, are distributed over the 
 scene, some of which are near a bridge. 
 
 Sold by the Directors of the Musee at Amst. 1828, 3150/0. 283/. 
 14J in. by 17| in. — P. 
 
 454. Un Mantyr,. The composition exhibits, in the middle, 
 a man dressed in blue, mounted on a gray spotted horse 
 (seen in a hinder view), and at his side stands a fat gentleman ; 
 towards the left is a groom, bringing out a horse from the 
 stable ; and in the opposite side are a man teaching a horse 
 to leap, and a woman (with a child in her arms) running out 
 of the way of the animal's heels. 
 
 Now in the Musee at Amsterdam. 
 
 16 in. by 24 in. — C. 
 
 455. A Landscape, with a rencontre of cavalry in front, 
 and soldiers pillaging a town in the distance. 
 
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 PHILIP WOUWERMANS. 
 
 Sold by the Directors of the Musee at Amsterdam, in a public 
 
 sale, 1828, for 4000 flo. 3607. 
 
 17| in. by 24| m. — P. 
 
 456. Travellers halting. In the fore-ground of a Landscape 
 are a gray horse and a bay one, standing together; these 
 appear to belong to the travellers, who are reposing on the 
 left; they consist of a woman seated (with a child in her 
 lap), and a man lying asleep behind her ; a dog is at her feet : 
 in the opposite side, and in the middle distance, are some 
 gipsies surrounding a man on horseback. 
 
 Now in the possession of Messrs. Woodburns, 1828. 
 
 9f in. by 121 i n .—P. 
 
 457. A View over a barren Heath, with horses and figures. 
 
 Now in the Musee at Amsterdam. 
 
 458. A Landscape. In the centre of the fore-ground is a 
 man holding a beautiful white horse, while the horseman is 
 caressing a young woman, near whom is a goat ; on the oppo- 
 site side, and a little retired from the front, is a sportsman 
 on horseback, with a hawk on his hand. An excellent picture. 
 
 Now in the collection of M. Van Sasseghem, at Ghent. 
 13 in. by 15 in. — P. (about.) 
 
 459. An Encampment, with a sutler's booth on the left, at 
 which two cavaliers and a trumpeter have halted ; one of the 
 former is mounted on a dun-coloured horse (seen in a side 
 position) the other (wearing a helmet) is on a bay one ; the 
 trumpeter has dismounted from a gray horse, leaving his 
 instrument attached to the saddle, and is seated, with a jug of 
 beer in his hand, paying attention to a female, whose hand he 
 holds ; a boy, playing with a dog, is on the ground near him : 
 
PHILIP WOUWERMANS. 335 
 
 beyond this group are several other figures, amongst whom is a 
 man shoeing a gray horse, near the booth. The opposite side 
 is occupied with tents, figures, horses, and loaded mules ; 
 the latter are preceded by a trumpeter on a bay horse, sound- 
 ing his instrument. 
 
 Exhibited in the British Gallery, 1828, and worth . . SOOgs. 
 Now in the collection of the Duke of Wellington. 
 
 18 in. by 24 in. — C. (about.) 
 
 460. Departure of a Hawking Party. The company, con- 
 sisting of ladies and gentlemen, with horses, attendants, and 
 dogs, are assembled in front of a noble mansion, situate in a 
 park, beyond which is seen a fine open country, watered b}^ a 
 large river ; among the movement which prevails in the gay 
 scene, the artist has introduced a dog, lying asleep in the 
 centre of the fore-ground. 
 
 Now in the Dresden Gallery. 
 
 32 in. by 43J in.— C. 
 
 461. A Conflict of Cavalry. Among the various combatants 
 which occupy the fore-ground, are a soldier (on a gray horse) 
 in conflict with two others, one of whom has seized him by the 
 hair of the head, and is about to deal a mortal stroke with his 
 sword ; the other's horse is shot under him, yet he still retains 
 hold of his adversary's spear with one hand, and holds a pistol 
 in the other ; behind the gray horse are a dead soldier, and a 
 wounded one escaping. 
 
 Now in the collection of the Marquis of Hastings, and worth 80^. 
 9 in. by 13 in. — P. 
 
 462. A Landscape, with a stream, through which a lady and 
 a cavalier are passing. 
 
 Collection of John Webb, Esq., 1821 
 
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 463. Les Vivandiers. A Halt of three Cavalry Officers at a 
 sutler's booth, situate on the left. A fine gray horse, wearing 
 a handsome saddle, and pistols in the holsters, stands in the 
 centre of the foreground (seen in a side view), with a trough 
 of provender before him, at the side of which is the rider, 
 smoking a pipe ; the second soldier is nearer the tent, mounted 
 on a dun horse (seen in a hinder view) with a jug in his hand ; 
 the remaining one (the most distant) rides a dark horse, 
 and is seen in front, with a trumpet in his hand ; a man and a 
 woman are close to the dismounted soldier, and another woman 
 is busy with a large cask. In the opposite side, and some dis- 
 tance from the front, is a party of five men and a woman, a 
 couple of whom are dancing to the music of a pipe and a drum. 
 This picture is painted in the artist's second manner. Engraved 
 by Visscher, again by Le Bas, and also by Tessier, in the Le 
 Brun Gallery, as a companion to the Coup de Pistolet. 
 
 Sold privately, by the writer, for 2Q0gs. 
 
 Again, in a sale at Mr. Christie's, 1825, (bought by Mr. 
 
 Emmerson) 150gs. 
 
 14 in. by 15 in. — P. {about.) 
 
 464. A Butcher before his Shop, holding a piece of meat on 
 a block, whilst one of his boys cuts it with a chopper for a 
 woman, who stands by his side with a basket on her arm : near 
 the group are an ox, and a dog drinking out of a tub ; on the 
 left two boys, one of whom is beating two dogs, which are 
 fighting ; and in the back-ground is seen a woman with a child 
 in her arms. 
 
 Collection of Mad. C. Backer, Leyden, 1766. . 345 flo. 311. 
 
 St. Victor .... 1822. . 2150 fs. 86/. 
 
 11 in. by 14 in. — P. 
 
 465. A Landscape, with several figures in front of a stable : 
 amongst them are a man holding a stallion, near which is a 
 
PHILIP WOUWERMANS. 
 
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 mare, kicking up behind ; a boy, who has fallen down in-endea- 
 vouring to get out of the way ; a gentleman on a gray horse ; 
 and a woman with a child. This picture is painted in the 
 artist's second manner. 
 
 Collection of Vander Pals, Rott. 1824, 2615 flo. & 5 p. cent. 246/. 
 Now in the possession of M. Rombout, Dort. 
 
 16 in. by 11 \ in. — C. 
 
 466. A hilly Landscape, in which are introduced the march 
 of an army, with artillery and a baggage waggon ; the latter is 
 nearly upset in a ford. 
 
 Collection of the Marquis de Marialva, 1824. 1500 fs. 60/. 
 Again, in M. Pizzetta's sale, at Mr. Christie's, 1825 (bought by 
 
 Mr. Hume), for 78 gs., and since sold for 250 gs. 
 
 12 in. by 18 in. — P. (about.) 
 
 467. A Hawking Party. The view offers an open country, 
 bounded by hills in the distance : among the company (who are 
 dispersed over the field) are three sportsmen, on the left and 
 front, one of whom is holding the bridle of a beautiful gray 
 horse, and caressing his dog, which is playfully jumping against 
 him ; another of the huntsmen is mounted, and blowing a horn ; 
 and the third is on foot, unloosing a dog : these are attended by 
 a falconer, who is seated in the centre of the fore-ground, with 
 a perch of hawks ; at a little distance off (to the right) are 
 some gentlemen and a lady on horseback, in full gallop, watch- 
 ing a flight of hawks. Chetel has engraved a print of part of 
 the above composition. This little bijou is no less excellent for 
 its clearness and purity of colour than for its elaborate 
 finishing ; it was formerly in the collection of the Queen of 
 Spain, and is stamped with the royal arms at the back. 
 
 Collection of M. Lapeyriere, . . 1825. . 6400 fs. 256/. 
 Now in the possession of Mr. Emmerson. 
 
 1 1 \ in. by 14 \ in. 
 VOL. I, Z 
 
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 PHILIP WOUWERMANS. 
 
 468. A Bendez-vous de Chasse. A View of the portico and 
 facade of a country mansion, with a fountain at the end of 
 the garden wall, composed of a statue of Neptune and other 
 figures ; in front is a group of four horses, one of which (a fine 
 white one, with a cropped tail) is held by a cavalier, who is 
 taking a glass of wine from a page ; on the steps of the portico 
 are a gentleman, handing a lady down, and a negress, holding 
 a parasol over her head ; and on the opposite side, a gentleman 
 (with a gun) on a bay horse, and a man with a hoop of hawks ; 
 seven other figures, and four couple of dogs, complete the 
 composition. This picture is painted in the artist's second 
 and enamelled manner, and is exquisitely finished. 
 
 Collection of Count Pourtales, 1826, Paris, bought by Mr. 
 Emmerson and the writer. 
 
 Again in the Count's collection, at Mr. Phillips's, 1826 (bought 
 by Mr. Norton) 2bbgs. 
 
 Now in the possession of Dixon, Esq. 
 
 17 in. by 23 in. — P. 
 
 469. A Landscape, with a lady and two gentlemen halting 
 at an inn to refresh themselves : one of the latter, dressed in 
 a scarlet jacket, and mounted on a gray horse, is in the act of 
 drinking out of a jug ; the other is on the farther side of his 
 horse,* on the near side of which is a boy, doing something 
 to the saddle : the host stands with his back to the spectator, 
 apparently talking to the lady, who is mounted on a dun- 
 colour horse ; close to the front are two dogs quarrelling, and 
 a boy lifting up a child, which seems frightened ; and on the 
 left is a woman at a well. 
 
 Exhibited in the British Gallery, 1826 and 1827. 
 Now in his Majesty's collection. 
 
 25 in. by 31 in. — C. (about.) 
 
 * This gentleman is evidently a portrait of the artist. 
 
PHILIP WOUWERMANS. 
 
 339 
 
 470. A Horse Fair. Among the numerous figures and 
 horses distributed over the scene, is a group of four men about 
 the middle of the fore-ground ; the nearest of whom, mounted 
 on a piebald horse, is turning round to a lady and a gentle- 
 man, who are standing in front ; behind the latter, and towards 
 the right, are five children, with drums and trumpets, followed 
 by a boy, who is leading a goat attached to a little cart, with a 
 child in it. 
 
 Formerly in the Hesse-Cassel collection, and subsequently in 
 that of Malmaison. 
 
 Exhibited in the British Gallery, 1826 and 1827. 
 Now in His Majesty's collection, and worth .... 550 gs. 
 25 in. by 30 in.— C. 
 
 471. A large Landscape, with a hawking party. 
 
 Imported by M. De la Hante, and valued at ... 800 gs. 
 This is probably the picture engraved by Le Bas, under the title 
 of Une Grande Chasse a VOiseau. 
 
 472. A Halt of three Travellers at an Inn : the nearest, 
 mounted on a gray horse, is seen in a side position ; the second 
 has his back to the spectator, and the remaining one is seen in 
 a front view ; at the cloor of the house are the host and hostess, 
 serving them' with liquor ; close to the front are a beggar 
 woman, with a child in her arms, a boy standing at her side, 
 and a dog slaking its thirst in a pond. This little picture is 
 painted in the artist's third manner, clear, silvery in tone, 
 and exquisitely finished. 
 
 Now in the collection of M. Valdon, Paris, 1827, and worth 250 gs. 
 12 in. by 10 in. — P. (about.) 
 
 473. A Halt of a Hunting Party, and some Travellers at an 
 Inn, which is entered by a flight of stone steps ; on the upper 
 one of which is a woman, with a child in her arms, taking an 
 empty jug from a gentleman, behind whom is a beautiful 
 prancing roan horse, from which the rider has dismounted, 
 
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 PHILIP WOUWERMANS. 
 
 and is caressing a young woman at a well. Nearer the inn 
 door is a lady on a fine bay charger (seen in nearly a front 
 view), and beyond this group are a baggage-waggon and some 
 travellers arriving : a woman drawing water at a well, and two 
 children, one of whom is riding on a goat, are in the left side 
 of the picture, &c, &c, &c. 
 
 Although the figures and animals in this very capital picture 
 are unusually large, yet the drawing is as correct and spirited, 
 the finishing as exquisite, and the colour as finely enamelled, 
 as in any of this artist's smallest works. It is signed, and 
 dated 1656 ; and as this and another (in which the figures 
 and horses are equally large) are the only pictures that the 
 writer has seen with a date, it is probable that the artist con- 
 sidered them as the finest examples of his works.* The 
 above picture is certainly unique, and would consequently be 
 valued accordingly — perhaps 2000 gs. 
 
 Now in the collection of M. Van Loon, Amsterdam. 
 
 38 in. by 50 in. — C. (about.) 
 * The writer has since seen two pictures, painted in the artist's 
 first manner, with the date on them. 
 
 474. A Halt of Travellers at an Inn. The centre of the 
 picture is occupied by a post-waggon, covered with a red tilt, 
 drawn by three horses, one of which (a gray) is feeding out of 
 a trough, into which a hostler is cutting some black bread : a 
 gentleman is assisting a lady to alight from the vehicle, and 
 a beggar boy stands near them, asking alms ; nearer the front 
 are a boy and a girl, playing with a goat ; and more to the 
 left are a gentleman on a prancing gray horse, another on a 
 bay, and the fat host of the inn attending to serve them. 
 
 Collection of Mad. Hogguer, Amst.l&ll. . 1600 flo. 144Z. 
 This picture would at present be estimated at . . . 300 gs. 
 Now in the collection of Lord Charles Townshend. 
 
 13 J in. by 18-J in. 
 
 475. A Charge of Cavalry. Amidst the bustle of action 
 may be observed (in the middle fore-ground) a dead horse and 
 
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 PHILIP WOUWERMANS. 341 
 
 its rider ; and a little beyond them a group of cavalry, among 
 which is one in the act of lifting his gun to strike a foot soldier, 
 who is presenting his piece at him ; and on the left is another, 
 galloping off the field, pursued by the enemy. 
 
 Now in the collection of the Duchess de Berri. 
 
 476. A very large Landscape, with buildings, and a tower 
 on a hill, in the middle, near which are several huntsmen and 
 dogs in pursuit of a stag, which has plunged into a river ; 
 and on the left is a lady accompanied by a gentleman on 
 horseback, and numerous attendants. Painted in the artist's 
 first manner. 
 
 Now in the collection of the Duchess de Berri. 
 
 36 in. by 48 in. — C. (about.) 
 
 477. A Stag Hunt. A Landscape, with some water on the 
 right, and a large clump of trees about the middle of the fore- 
 ground ; among the figures that enliven the scene, are several 
 ladies and gentlemen on horseback, in pursuit of two stags, one 
 of which is bounding along, with the dogs at its haunches ; the 
 other is caught at the foot of the clump of trees : the view 
 presents a mountainous and well-wooded country. 
 
 Imported by Mr. Buchanan, from the collection of M. Kynders, 
 at Brussels. 
 
 Now in the collection of Edward (xray, Esq., Haringay House. 
 26 in. by 36 in. — C. (about.) 
 
 478. A Landscape, with a hawking party, consisting of a 
 gentleman (on the left), preparing to mount a fine gray horse; 
 a boy near him with two greyhounds ; a gentleman on horse- 
 back, with a hawk on his hand ; and at a little distance from 
 him a lady, also mounted, carrying a hawk": a man watering 
 two horses, on the left, and other objects, complete the coin- 
 position. Painted in the artist's best time. 
 
 Now in the collection of the Duchess de Berri. 
 
 20 in. by 26 in. — C. (about.) 
 
342 
 
 PHILIP WOUWERMANS. 
 
 479. A Landscape, with a high road on the banks of a canal, 
 on which are a lady and a gentleman on horseback, with a dog 
 behind them, and a beggar-boy running at their side ; a boat 
 lies alongside the shore, in which are a man, a boy, and some 
 luggage ; and near them is a boy, about to attach a horse to 
 the boat. A clear and excellent picture. 
 
 Bought by Mr. Emmerson, of Mr. D. de Vries, 1825, for 
 
 2900 flo. 2611 
 
 Now in the collection of the King of Bavaria. 
 
 14 in. by 16 in. — P. 
 
 480. A Landscape, with a rustic hovel on the left, at the 
 entrance of which is a woman (seated) with a child in her lap, 
 and another standing by her side ; a little behind her are 
 another female and two pilgrims, one of whom is standing ; 
 more in front are a boy and a girl playing at a puddle ; and 
 towards the middle, by the side of the hovel, are two horses, 
 one of which (a gray) has a rider on its back ; the other is 
 eating out of a sack, whilst a man is adjusting its bridle. 
 Painted at the commencement of the artist's second manner. 
 
 Collection of M. Lormier Hague, 1763. . 411 flo. 37/. 
 Now in the collection of Chevalier Erard, and worth . 150 gs. 
 12| in. by 13 * in. — P. 
 
 481. A View of an open and extensive Landscape, with a 
 hawking party on the left fore-ground, consisting of three gen- 
 tlemen, attended by four servants, with dogs and hawks : the 
 nearest of the gentlemen has dismounted from a gray horse, 
 and is in the act of casting up the lure for the hawks ; at the 
 side of a pond (near which is seated a man, with a pole in his 
 hand, and a dog at his side) stands one of the attendants with 
 a dog ; and on the left is seen a cottage, embosomed in trees- 
 
 Now in the collection of Chevalier Erard, Paris. 
 
 16 J in. by 22 J in. 
 
 482. A Landscape, with a high broken hill occupying the 
 
PHILIP WOUWERMANS. 343 
 
 whole of the middle, on which are a few straggling trees, and 
 a large party of huntsmen, with attendants and dogs, in pur- 
 suit of two stags, which are seen bounding down the farther 
 side of it : on the foreground, amongst other figures, are a 
 gentleman in scarlet on a gray horse ; another on a brown 
 one, with a lady up behind him ; a groom, holding some 
 dogs ; and a huntsman thrown from his horse. Painted in 
 the artist's first manner. 
 
 Now in the collection of M. Van Lankeren, at Antwerp. 
 30 in. by 48 in. — C. (about.) 
 
 483. A View from the Shore, looking out to sea. Among 
 a variety of figures which occupy the centre of the fore-ground 
 are two women, carrying a basket with nets in it, and a man 
 with a large fish in his hand ; to the left of this group stands 
 a waggon, drawn by two horses, in which are two men, one 
 of whom is assisting another at the side to lift a basket into 
 it ; and close to them is a man loading a horse : on the 
 opposite side are two boys, amusing themselves with a little 
 ship in the water ; and beyond them some fishermen, pushing 
 off a boat. Painted in the artist's first manner. 
 
 Now in the collection of M. Van Lankeren, at Antwerp. 
 26 in. by 43 in. (about.) 
 
 484. A View of an Encampment, with several figures and 
 horses. In front is a piece of water, in which are some boys 
 bathing, and a dog drinking ; near them is a boat ; and farther 
 to the right, a beggar, with a wooden leg. Painted in the 
 artist's second time. 
 
 Collection of M. Huls . Hague, 1737. . 550 flo. 49/. 10*. 
 14 in. by 16 in. — P. (about.) 
 
 485. A View of the Dunes or Sand Hills, near Haerleiu. 
 The barren scene is intersected on the left by a rivulet, in 
 
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 which two travellers are watering their steeds : beyond them 
 are three men angling, a boy bathing, and two other boys on 
 the opposite bank. A sportsman, preceded by two dogs, is 
 approaching the front : a high sand-bank, crowned with a few 
 stunted trees, bounds the view on the left, and winds into 
 the distant country, which presents a continuity of the same 
 sterility. This is a good example of the master. 
 
 Collection of Baron Lockhorst, Rotterdam, which was bought, 
 en bloc, by M. Galli, 1825 ; valued at 400 gs. 
 
 Now in the possession of Kinnear, Esq., Edinburgh. 
 
 17 in. by 21 in. — P. 
 
 486. A Landscape, presenting a view of the seat of war, 
 the whole country being occupied by soldiers : the principal 
 group which meets the eye consists of five horsemen, before 
 whom are a boy and two women, one with a child in her arms, 
 on their knees imploring mercy ; beyond them are a priest, a 
 man with pillage, and two prisoners tied to a horse's tail ; in 
 the right corner is a soldier, seizing a poor woman by the 
 arm, whilst weeping over a dead body ; a similar incident is 
 introduced on the opposite side ; a little farther is a trum- 
 peter, sounding a charge ; and in the distance is seen a town 
 on fire. This fine picture is clear in tone, and highly finished. 
 
 Collection of His Excellency Count Plettenburg,^fm^erc?am, 1738, 
 
 800 flo. 721. 
 
 The above picture was sold with a companion already noticed, 
 representing peasants defeating and plundering soldiers, in the 
 collection of M. Domburgh . . Hague, 1745. 1400/0. 126/. 
 
 Now in the collection of M. Van Lankeren, Antwerp, and 
 
 worth 600 gs. 
 
 23 in. by 31 in. — C. 
 
 487. A Halt of a Hunting Party. The company occupy 
 the whole of the fore-ground, amongst whom, and on the left, is 
 a gentleman handing along a lady, and on the opposite side 
 
PHILIP WOUWERMANS. 345 
 
 are two horses feeding out of a trough, which lies on the 
 ground ; and beyond a group of horses and figures (which are 
 in the centre), are a coach and pair. 
 
 Now in the collection of C. A. Bredel, Esq. 
 
 15 in. by 21 in. — P. (about.) 
 
 488. A Halt of Sportsmen at a country Inn. The party 
 consists of several figures and four horses, the nearest of 
 which is mounted by a lady in scarlet, with a little dog up 
 behind her ; a gentleman on a dark gray, and another on a bay 
 horse are near her ; the fourth horse is held by a boy, while its 
 rider pays the landlord : in the opposite side, the view extends 
 over the country, where several figures are seen at various 
 distances, and among them is a man carrying a hoop of hawks. 
 
 Exhibited in the British Gallery, 1819. 
 Xow in the collection of Thomas Hope, Esq. 
 
 15 in. by 18J in. — P. (about.) 
 
 489. The Embarkation of Goods. The scene represents an ex- 
 tensive river on the left, with two vessels laden, lying alongside 
 the shore, and others seen in the distance ; a broad sloping hill, 
 covering two -thirds of the view, occupies the right, on which 
 are a great number of figures ; among whom, and nearest the 
 spectator, are two men pulling baggage off a sledge ; more to 
 the right are four men seated on the ground, and one standing ; 
 and a little beyond them are a gentleman dressed in a scarlet 
 mantle, and another in a black one ; and more towards the 
 middle is a man pulling a bale of goods off a gray horse. 
 Upon the top of the hill stands a tent, and near it are a loaded 
 cart with two horses, a burthened mule, &c. &c. ; a lofty 
 beacon rises in the middle, and close to the front are two 
 women washing linen. This capital picture is remarkable for 
 the richness and variety of its subject, combining the usual 
 beauties of Wouwermans in horses and figures, with the 
 excellence of W. Vandervelde in vessels, sea, and sky ; the 
 
346 
 
 PHILIP WOUWERMANS. 
 
 whole is admirably finished, in a clear and silvery tone of 
 colour. 
 
 It was formerly in the collection of Chevalier Bur tin, at Brussels. 
 Collection of the Duke of Bedford (sold by Mr. Christie), 
 
 1827 370 gs. 
 
 Exhibited in the British Gallery, 1821. 
 Now in the collection of the author. 
 
 23J- in. by 32J in.— C. 
 
 490. A Halt of Travellers and Sportsmen. The View 
 represents a hilly Landscape with a rough broken road on the 
 right, on which, and in front, are a gentleman in scarlet, dis- 
 mounted from a gray piebald horse, and another near him. 
 also dismounted from a bay ; close to the corner of a house, 
 on the same side, are a woman drawing water at a well, a 
 gentleman on a brown horse, and a fat landlord saluting him ; 
 between the two groups are a woman with two children, mounted 
 on an ass, and a wooden-legged beggar standing at the side of 
 it, asking charity, farther on the road are other figures ; the 
 country on the left is divided by a fine river, extending to- 
 wards the lofty blue mountains in the distance. This picture 
 is admirably finished, and remarkably clear and silvery in tone. 
 
 Collection of the Duke of Bedford, 1827 .... 500 gs. 
 Exhibited in the British Gallery, 1819. 
 Now in the possession of John Fairlie, Esq. 
 
 23 in. by 26 in.— C. 
 
 491. A Battle Piece. The scene presents a brisk rencontre 
 of cavalry, which occupies the whole extent of the fore-ground; 
 amongst the numerous combatants (in the centre of the picture) 
 is a standard bearer mounted on a gray horse, which has fallen 
 back on its haunches, while its rider, who has nearly lost his 
 seat, is defending himself against a soldier, who presents a 
 pistol at him ; another man (in a red jacket), riding a gray 
 charger marked with a ring on its haunch, is galloping up to 
 
PHILIP WOUWERMANS. 347 
 
 the party ; near the latter is a man on foot, escaping from the 
 conflict; towards the left, and near a littte stream in front, are 
 a wounded man on the ground, with a banner in his hand, and 
 a soldier lying in the water, &c. &c. This is an excellent 
 picture, of the most esteemed quality. 
 
 Collection at Rutland House, 1827 205 gs. 
 
 Now in the possession of Colonel Ainslie. 
 
 13 in. by 23 in. — P. 
 
 492. A barren Landscape, with a large stone bridge on the 
 left, near which are a loaded barge, and some figures bathing ; 
 on the fore-ground are a bay horse feeding, and a roan one 
 standing by its side, nibbling its mane ; behind the latter is a 
 man with a stick, and close to the corner is a woman on her 
 knees, busy with a basket, in which are a kid and other objects: 
 a woman on a horse, and other figures, are seen approaching. 
 
 Collection at Rutland House, 1827 160 
 
 Now in the possession of Colonel Ainslie. 
 
 15 in. by 14 \ in. — P. 
 
 493. A Landscape, with a cavalier, wearing a hat and 
 feathers, mounted on a bay horse. This is evidently a portrait. 
 There is a print which closely resembles this picture, engraved 
 by J. Visscher. 
 
 Exhibited in the British Gallery, 1828. 
 Now in the collection of the Earl of Carlisle. 
 
 13 in. by 11 in. — P. (about.) 
 
 494. A Halt of Travellers. In the fore-ground of a pic- 
 turesque Landscape are two horsemen, one of whom is dis- 
 mounted and arranging the stirrnp, the other appears to be in 
 conversation with a traveller, who stands against the trunk of a 
 tree, near an old shed, before whom a woman with a child by 
 her side is seated ; a dog and three fowls complete the group. 
 Engraved by J. Visscher. 
 
348 
 
 PHILIP WOUWERMANS. 
 
 495. Le Manage. A gentleman, habited in the elegant 
 costume of the period, standing in the fore-ground of a Land- 
 scape, observing the paces of a horse which a jockey is exer- 
 cising round a post ; behind the gentleman is a page holding 
 a fine horse, and more towards the front is a dog. Engraved 
 by J. Visscher. 
 
 This print only embraces a part of a picture now in the Hague 
 Gallery. 
 
 496. Un Manege. A groom breaking in a horse by riding 
 round a post, against which stands a jockey with a whip in his 
 hand; in the opposite side, and middle distance, are seen 
 two gentlemen and a dog, near an old building. Engraved 
 by J. Visscher. 
 
 497. A Cavern, in which are a gray horse and a man ; the 
 latter is standing on the farthest side of the animal, with one 
 hand on its neck. Engraved in mezzotinto, by Verkolje. 
 
 498. A Sutler's Booth, at which two cavaliers have halted 
 to refresh, one of them (seen in a side view) is still on his steed, 
 with a gun slung behind, quenching his thirst out of a jug ; 
 his companion has dismounted, and stands at the side of his 
 horse while a boy arranges the stirrup ; a woman leaning on a 
 barrel, with a jug in her hand, is close to the horse's head of 
 the former cavalier. Engraved by De Wit. 
 
 499. A Sutler's Booth, with soldiers refreshing themselves ; 
 among them are two cavalry soldiers, one of whom has dis- 
 mounted, and stands by the side of his steed, whilst his com- 
 panion remains on his horse (which a woman holds by the 
 bridle), and is drinking out of a jug ; behind the female are 
 two soldiers sitting on a log of wood ; two other figures are 
 
PHILIP WOUWERMANS. 
 
 349 
 
 at the entrance to the tent ; four cavalry and a group of 
 infantry, firing cannon, are seen in the distance. Engraved by 
 De Wit. 
 
 500. Le Pr&jparatif pour le Marchc. This picture is com- 
 posed of three women and a man, the latter of whom is leading 
 a horse from a stable ; one of the former is seated near him, 
 on a wall, with a distaff in her hand ; another is close to the 
 front, tying up a sack ; and the third is leaning on a wall at 
 a little distance off. Engraved by Hervey, and ascribed to 
 Wouwermans, under the above title. 
 
 501. A Landscape, with a large river on the right, which 
 flows through the country, and is lost among the distant hills ; 
 a bridge crosses the stream in a narrow part near the front, on 
 which is a man leaning over the side looking at some boys 
 bathing, and others naked on the opposite bank of the river ; 
 on the opposite side is a man on horseback, in conversation 
 with a man on foot ; the receding country is varied witli 
 clusters of trees and rustic buildings. 
 
 Now in the Liechtenstein collection, at Vienna. 
 
 23 in. by 31 in.— C. 
 
 502. A Party of Banditti attacking a carriage on the high 
 road, at the foot of a mountain ; the attack is vigorously 
 resisted by the travellers and postillions. 
 
 Now in the Liechtenstein collection, at Vienna. 
 
 23 in. by 30 in.— C. 
 
 503. A View on the Coast. Upon a hill, which occupies 
 the right side of the picture, are twelve figures, one of whom is 
 a gentleman on a gray horse, on whose right are two sailors 
 standing by the side of a woman, who is arranging fish on the 
 
350 
 
 PHILIP WOUWERMANS. 
 
 ground ; beyond her is another woman with a basket on her 
 head ; the remaining figures are variously distributed : the 
 opposite side offers a view of the sea, bounded by a range 
 of hills ; a man on horseback, and many other persons, are 
 seen on the sands. Painted in the artist's first manner. 
 
 Now in the collection of W. Wells, Esq., of Redleaf. 
 
 24 in. by 33 in.—C. 
 
 504. A Horse Fair. The scene of business is represented 
 in an open plain, bounded by booths, beyond which, and near 
 a stone bridge, are several rustic habitations ; numerous 
 figures and horses are distributed over every part, and among 
 the various groups is one in the fore-ground, composed of 
 jockeys and others, bargaining for some horses which stand 
 near them ; towards the left are two boys in the water. 
 
 Now in the Dresden Gallery. 
 
 Hi in. by 17 J in.— P. 
 
 505. A Rencontre of Cavalry in a mountainous country, 
 near a castle, defended by a circumvallation and cannon; among 
 the confused numbers may be observed a man on horseback 
 (with a child up behind him) galloping off from the scene 
 of conflict. 
 
 Now in the Dresden Gallery. 
 
 29 \ in. by 35 m.—C. 
 
 506. A Party of Cavaliers halting at a sutler's booth ; 
 beyond these is a group of soldiers gambling; and upon a 
 hill, at some distance, are a cannon and several soldiers : close 
 to the front is a dog gnawing a bone. 
 
 Now in the Dresden Gallery. 
 
 15 in. by 18 in, — P. 
 
PHILIP WOUWERMANS. 351 
 
 507. A mountainous Landscape. A solitary house stands in 
 the centre of the view, situate near a running stream, which is 
 crossed by a wooden bridge ; in the fore-ground are a gentleman 
 watering his steed, another gentleman on horseback, accom- 
 panied by a lady and a youth, carrying a hawk on his hand. 
 
 This is an excellent production, of the first quality, worth 400/. 
 Now in the Dresden Gallery. 
 
 1 7 in, by 26 in.—C. 
 
 508. A Landscape, with travellers reposing in the fore- 
 ground ; near them is a man holding the reins of two horses (a 
 white and a bay), and upon a little elevation beyond him is a 
 peasant leaning upon an ox, which is attached to a plough ; 
 to the left of these is a man on horseback, preceded by a 
 woman leading a child. 
 
 Now in the Dresden Gallery. 
 
 21J i Um by 18 in. — P. 
 
 509. A Halt of Troops upon an eminence, forming the fore- 
 ground of a Landscape ; among them is a party playing at 
 cards, and others asleep on the ground ; close to the front is a 
 horse lying down, and near it are pistols and other weapons. 
 
 Now in the Dresden Gallery. 
 
 22 in. by 26J in.—C. 
 
 510. A View on the Sea-shore; in the fore-ground are 
 several cavaliers watering their horses, and close to the front 
 is a boy playing with a little ship ; part of a large town, and 
 the ruins of a tower, on which is a statue, are introduced in 
 the distance. 
 
 Now in the Dresden Gallery. 
 
 20 in. by 24 in. — P. 
 
 511. Two Cavaliers, accompanied by their seconds, fighting 
 a duel ; the distance is terminated by a village and mountains. 
 
 Now in the Dresden Gallery. 
 
 15| in. by 20 in,— P. 
 
352 
 
 PHILIP WOUWERMANS. 
 
 512. Several persons of distinction, attended by their suite, 
 halting to refresh at a fountain, at which is a woman taking 
 up water, and dogs are slaking their thirst ; among the com- 
 pany is a page pouring out wine. 
 
 Now in the Dresden Gallery. 
 
 15 in. by 18 in. — P. 
 
 513. Departure for the Chase. A company of ladies and 
 gentlemen, with their horses, servants, and dogs, assembled 
 near an enclosed garden of a country mansion-house, prepara- 
 tory to their departure for the chase ; a coach, drawn by four- 
 white horses (part of the retinue), has already started ; close 
 to the front are two dogs lying down near some hunting 
 implements : the view presents a beautiful landscape. 
 
 Now in the Dresden Gallery. 
 
 36 in. by 54 in.—C. 
 
 514. Several Cavaliers halting at a sutler's booth; among 
 them is a trumpeter sounding his instrument, and nearer the 
 front is a woman suckling her child by the side of a woman 
 with a basket of flowers : in the distance is seen an encamp- 
 ment. 
 
 Now in the Dresden Gallery. 
 
 201 { Um b y is in. — P. 
 
 515. The Country Farrier. A cavalier getting his steed 
 (a white one) shod by a country farrier ; he is accompanied 
 by a lady and gentleman on horseback, who are waiting the 
 completion of the job : some ruins and a pleasing landscape 
 compose the picture- 
 Now in the Dresden Gallery. 
 
 23J in. by 25$ in.—C. 
 
 516. Travellers with laden horses stopping to bait at a 
 country inn, the landlord of which is serving them with liquor. 
 
PHILIP WOUWERMANS. 353 
 
 and the hostler is watering their horses ; another party of 
 travellers are seen in the distance. 
 
 Now in the Dresden Gallery. 
 
 17 in. by 20 in. — P. 
 
 517. A Landscape, representing a flat conn try, with some 
 cottages near a cluster of trees, and a rustic bridge over a 
 running stream ; in the fore-ground is a gentleman on horse- 
 back, and at a little distance from him is a coach. 
 
 Now in the Dresden Gallery. 
 
 18 in. by 22 in. — P. 
 
 518. A Gentleman on a brown horse, followed by another 
 on a white horse, approaching the front, on a high road, by 
 the side of which is a party of travellers reposing. 
 
 Now in the Dresden Gallery. 
 
 11 in. by 13^ in. — P. 
 
 519. A Cavern, at the entrance to which are a white horse 
 harnessed, and a brown one laden with baggage ; one of their 
 riders is asleep on the ground, the other is bringing them 
 provender. 
 
 Now in the Dresden Gallery. 
 
 11 in. by 131 in.— P. 
 
 520. La Chasse cm Heron. The View exhibits an open 
 Landscape, bounded in the distance by lofty mountains, and 
 intersected by a river on the left, traversed by a bridge abutting 
 against the terrace wall of a garden : in the centre of the fore- 
 ground is a page holding the reins of a horse with one hand 
 and a greyhound with the other, while the sportsman, who is 
 kneeling close to the front, holds a heron for the hawk to devour ; 
 a little beyond these is a lady with a hawk on her hand, 
 
 vol. i. 2a 
 
354 
 
 PHILIP WOUWERMANS. 
 
 mounted on a fine white palfrey ; and on the right are a gentle- 
 man on a prancing dark horse casting off a hawk, and another 
 gentleman galloping towards him, these are engaged watching 
 a combat between a hawk and a heron; attendants on foot, with 
 hawks and several dogs, complete the composition of this ad- 
 mirable picture. There is a print by W. Eyland, dated 1765, 
 done in imitation of a capital drawing by Wouwermans, the 
 composition of which corresponds with the above picture. 
 
 Now in the Dresden Gallery. 
 
 20J in. by 27 in. — P. 
 
 521. A Landscape, with two old horses in front, the nearest 
 one to the spectator is a piebald, and has a man standing 
 on its farther side ; towards the right are two women seated, 
 one of which has a child by her side, and a man stands 
 in front of them leaning on a stick : in the opposite side is a 
 cart loaded with hay, and two men on the top of it, one of 
 whom has a bird in his hand, which a boy (standing by the side 
 of the waggon, with extended arms) seems desirous to obtain. 
 This is a good example of the master. 
 
 Now in the collection of Prince Eugene, at Munich, worth 250 gs. 
 15 in. by 13 \ in, — P. 
 
 522. A Landscape, with an Inn on the right, the entrance 
 to which is up a broad flight of steps : a lady on a bay horse, 
 accompanied by a gentleman (who has dismounted from a gray 
 which is held by a page, who is caressing the dogs), have 
 halted to refresh ; a woman with a child in her lap is seated 
 near the steps of the house, and in the opposite side is a 
 woman at a well ; several other figures and horses are seen at 
 various distances. This little picture is an example of the 
 greatest beauty and perfection. 
 
 Now in the collection of Prince Eugene, at Munich, worth 400 gs. 
 \0\ in. by 13J in.— Cop. 
 
( 355 ) 
 
 SCHOLARS AND IMITATORS 
 
 OF 
 
 PHILIP WOUWERMANS. 
 
 The excellence of this master's pictures, after he had 
 quitted his first manner, has hitherto placed them above the 
 reach of successful imitation or deceptive copying ; for 
 although many have pursued the same track in art, it has 
 always been at a humble distance. 
 
 Among the most successful of his imitators may be enume- 
 rated — 
 
 Peter Wouwermans, his brother, who, like him, was in- 
 structed in the first rudiments of the art by his father, and 
 who subsequently placed him with Roland Roghman, a land- 
 scape painter of considerable talents : it does not, however, 
 appear that he followed the style of the latter master, 
 although he retained somewhat of his colouring. The works 
 of his brother Philip evidently attracted his early attention, 
 and were the models on which he founded his style ; choosing 
 also similar subjects, such as farriers' shops, halts of travellers, 
 hunting-parties, &c. &c. 
 
 But although his drawing and composition are in general 
 correct and good, there is a feebleness in his handling, and a 
 dryness and want of force and transparency in his colouring, 
 with a tendency to a dusky redness. With all these defects 
 the works of Peter Wouwermans have occasionally passed 
 under the name of his brother, to whose early productions 
 they have considerable resemblance. One of this painter's 
 
356 
 
 SCB0LARS AND IMITATORS OF 
 
 most capital pictures represents Louis the Thirteenth review- 
 ing his troops in the Square of the Thuilleries : this picture 
 is now in the possession of a gentleman in Paris, who asks 
 20,000 fs. (800/.) for it. Another very excellent example of 
 the master is in the collection of the Earl of Mulgrave, and is 
 probably the one which was sold in the collection of J. 
 Humble, Esq., 1812, for 220 gs. 
 
 Peter Wouwermans was born at Haerlem, in 1625, and 
 died in 1683. 
 
 John Wouwermans, a younger brother of the preceding, 
 was born at Haerlem in 1629, and, judging from his style and 
 manner of painting, there is little doubt but that he received 
 his early instructions in the art from his elder brother Philip. 
 The subjects which he usually represented were winter scenes, 
 views on canals and over barren heaths, frequently intro- 
 ducing an old stone bridge : these he enlivened with figures 
 and horses, touched with great spirit, a broad free pencil, and 
 good effect, so that many of this master's best pictures 
 resemble sufficiently the early works of his brother Philip, 
 as to enable the interested to attribute them to his pencil. 
 
 He died in 1666, aged 37. 
 
 John Van Breda was a native of Antwerp, born in 1683, 
 and having acquired a knowledge of painting from his father, 
 his first attempts in the art were imitations of the works of 
 John Breughel, and represented markets and fairs, with nume- 
 rous figures : but being afterwards attracted by the pictures of 
 Wouwermans, he adopted his style, and, by perseverance in 
 copying that eminent master's works, he ultimately succeeded 
 in imitating his manner more nearly than had hitherto been 
 done. His pencilling is remarkably free and spirited, and his 
 colouring resembles the gray or third manner of Wouwermans, 
 but with a tendency to blue tints, and a deficiency of that 
 melting sweetness of colour which distinguish the prototype. 
 
 He died in 1750. 
 
PHILIP WOUWERMANS. 
 
 357 
 
 Emanuel Murant. This painter has the credit of having 
 been a scholar of Philip Wouwermans, under whose instruction 
 a favourable result and a similarity of style might reasonably 
 have been expected ; but there is so little approximation in the 
 works of the scholar and master, that the information becomes 
 doubtful. He was born at Amsterdam, in 1622, and died in 
 1700. 
 
 Parent Gaal (or Gael). The same observations may be 
 applied to this painter, who is also said to have been a pupil 
 of Philip Wouwermans, but the vast disparity between their 
 works renders any comparison ridiculous. He was born at 
 Haerlem, in 1650, and was consequently but eighteen years 
 old when Wouwermans died. 
 
 John Van Hughtenburg. This spirited and clever painter 
 received a knowledge of the rudiments of the art from his 
 father, who afterwards placed him under the tuition of 
 Thomas Wyke, and he lastly imbibed much valuable informa- 
 tion from Vancler Meulen ; but his good taste directed him to 
 the study of the works of Wouwermans, whose manner he 
 imitated in many of his smaller pictures with considerable 
 success, but not sufficiently to effect deception. One of this 
 class, size 16 by 22, representing a battle between cavalry, was 
 sold in the collection of John Webb, Esq., for 73 gs. and is 
 now in the possession of Richard Simmons, Esq. He was born 
 at Haerlem, in 1646, and died 1733. 
 
 Charles Van Falens. He was a painter of mediocre 
 talents, and devoted himself exclusively to copying the works 
 of Wouwermans, whose style and manner he ever after imi- 
 tated : he possessed so much tact in the management of the 
 palette and freedom of handling, that his copies have occa- 
 sionally been honoured with the monogram of P. Wouwermans. 
 He was a native of Antwerp, born in 1684, and died at 
 Paris, in 1733. Le Has has engraved several plates after this 
 master. 
 
358 
 
 SCHOLARS AND IMITATORS. 
 
 Querfurt. This painter was born in Germany, and is 
 chiefly known as a clever copyist of Wouwermans. 
 
 Philip Wouwermans has only etched a single piece, repre- 
 senting a Landscape, in the centre of which is a horse bridled 
 and saddled : this is dated 1643. 
 
 His drawings, (studies from nature) are usually done in chalk 
 washed in gray ; these are exceedingly rare, and proportionably 
 valuable. A small example of this class was sold in the collec- 
 tion of Kichard Cosway, Esq., by Mr. Stanley, for 50 gs. s and 
 bought by Messrs. Woodburns. Their rarity is a confirmation 
 of the account given by his biographers, " that previous to his 
 death he destroyed the greater part of them : " what his motives 
 were for so doing, it is now impossible to decide ; those given 
 by the same writers are too ridiculous to have any weight ; and 
 it is much better to conclude that it arose from a disposition 
 similar to that which is often found to influence literary cha- 
 racters, who have, under like circumstances, frequently de- 
 stroyed most valuable memoranda. 
 
 Although this painter, like most others, repeated the same 
 figures and animals in his compositions, in no instance has 
 the writer seen duplicate pictures by his hand. 
 
 END OF THE FIRST PART. 
 
INDEX. 
 
 PICTURES BY GERARD DOW. 
 
 Interiors of Booms, with Figures. 
 
 No. Page 
 1. AN old woman scraping carrots, and a boy with a 
 
 mouse-trap ........ 3 
 
 4. A Schoolmaster, with four scholars .... 5 
 
 5. Two children with sweetmeats, and an old woman 
 
 with a cat . . . . . . . ib. 
 
 6. A girl caressing a dog ...... ib. 
 
 10. Three persons playing at cards . . . . 6 
 
 38. The Nursery, with a doctor in an adjoining room . 12 
 61. An old woman paring apples . . . . .21 
 
 64. An old woman with her hands clasped, and a book in 
 
 her lap ......... 22 
 
 70. The Nursery. A lady with a child in her lap, and a 
 
 girl amusing it with a coral . . . . .23 
 82. A young woman scouring at a table, and a young man, &c. 28 
 85. An old woman reading, and a boy leaning against a table 29 
 90. A woman at needlework, and a girl on her knees by a 
 
 cradle 30 
 
 94. An old woman spinning . . . . . .31 
 
 95. La Femme Hydropique. Four Figures . . .32 
 
 102. A young gentleman, with a violin in his lap . . 35 
 
 103. An old man seated in an arm-chair; some armour in front 36 
 
 105. An old woman reading, and an old man listening . ib. 
 
 106. An old man weighing money ..... 37 
 110. An elderly artist, occupied at his easel . . .38 
 
360 
 
 INDEX TO 
 
 No. 
 
 
 
 Page 
 
 115. 
 
 An old woman combing a boy s hair . 
 
 
 39 
 
 H8. 
 
 An old woman saying grace .... 
 
 
 40 
 
 123. 
 
 A lady at her toilet, attended by a maid-servant 
 
 
 41 
 
 127. 
 
 A man playing a flute ..... 
 
 
 42 
 
 135. 
 
 Tobit and his Family, &c. 
 
 
 44 
 
 
 Figures employed at Windows. 
 
 
 
 3. 
 
 A young woman with a fish, and a youth with a 
 
 hare 
 
 4 
 
 7. 
 
 A young woman with a rabbit, and a youth bargaining 
 
 
 
 with her for some fruit . . . . . 
 
 
 5 
 
 8. 
 
 A young woman consulting a doctor . 
 
 
 6 
 
 18. 
 
 A man mending a pen ..... 
 
 
 7 
 
 19. 
 
 The same, with a woman. Candlelight 
 
 
 ib. 
 
 23. 
 
 A Grocer's Shop, with five figures 
 
 
 8 
 
 24. 
 
 An old woman with a herring, and a youth 
 
 
 9 
 
 25. 
 
 The Dentist, about to extract a peasant's tooth . 
 
 
 ib. 
 
 26. 
 
 The Dentist, examining a patient's mouth . 
 
 
 ib. 
 
 28. 
 
 An old woman winding flax . . . . 
 
 
 10 
 
 29. 
 
 An old woman reading . . . . 
 
 
 ib. 
 
 33. 
 
 A girl chopping onions, and a boy near her 
 
 
 11 
 
 37. 
 
 A young man playing on the flute 
 
 
 12 
 
 40. 
 
 A young woman with a basket of fruit 
 
 
 13 
 
 41. 
 
 A trumpeter, and a company in the back-ground 
 
 
 14 
 
 43. 
 
 A woman cleaning a saucepan near a pump 
 
 
 ib. 
 
 44. 
 
 The Poulterer's Shop. An old woman with a hare . 
 
 15 
 
 46. 
 
 A young woman with a parrot . 
 
 
 16 
 
 48. 
 
 A Grocer's Shop, with four persons in it . 
 
 
 ib. 
 
 49. 
 
 A young woman pouring out milk 
 
 
 17 
 
 50. 
 
 A woman watering a pot of pinks 
 
 
 ib. 
 
 52. 
 
 A woman gathering a pink .... 
 
 
 18 
 
 56, 88, & 124. The Water Doctor . 
 
 41, 29, 19 
 
 57. 
 
 A woman with a brass pail, and a boy with a sparrow 
 
 
 
 bottle 
 
 
 20 
 
 62. 
 
 A girl with a mouse-trap and a kitten 
 
 
 21 
 
 63. 
 
 A woman hanging up a dead cock 
 
 
 ib. 
 
 64. 
 
 An old woman with her hands clasped 
 
 
 22 
 

 GERARD DOW'S WORKS. 
 
 361 
 
 No. 
 
 
 Page 
 
 74. 
 
 The Violin Player. A man grinding colours is seen 
 
 
 in the back of the room .... 
 
 25 
 
 88, 56, & 124. An old woman consulting a water doctor 41, 
 
 19, 29 
 
 89. 
 
 An elderly man having a tooth extracted . 
 
 29 
 
 91. 
 
 An old woman leaning on the sill of a window . 
 
 31 
 
 92. 
 
 A young woman with a brass market-pail . 
 
 ib. 
 
 107. 
 
 A young woman with a bunch of grapes . 
 
 37 
 
 121. 
 
 A young woman emptying water out of a brass can 
 
 . 40 
 
 122. 
 
 An old woman leaning on the half-door of a house 
 
 41 
 
 124, 88, & 56. The Water Doctor . . . .19, 
 
 29, 41 
 
 127. 
 
 A man playing on a flute ..... 
 
 42 
 
 128. 
 
 A Dentist, with his hand on a boy's head . 
 
 ib. 
 
 
 Magdalens, Hermits, and Philosophers. 
 
 
 17. 
 
 A Hermit in meditation ..... 
 
 7 
 
 54. 
 
 Two Hermits meditating ..... 
 
 19 
 
 69. 
 
 A Magdalen in a cave, at prayer 
 
 23 
 
 77. 
 
 A Hermit adoring a crucifix, which he holds in his hands 26 
 
 78. 
 
 A Hermit kneeling before a crucifix, &c. . 
 
 ib. 
 
 80. 
 
 St. Jerome at devotion ..... 
 
 27 
 
 81. 
 
 A Hermit at devotion, with a rosary in his hands 
 
 ib. 
 
 84. 
 
 A Hermit perusing a large book, &c. 
 
 28 
 
 87. 
 
 A Philosopher in his study, writing . 
 
 29 
 
 104. 
 
 A Philosopher seated in his study, meditating . 
 
 36 
 
 111. 
 
 A Hermit at prayer, his clasped hands rest on a book 
 
 38 
 
 114. 
 
 A Hermit on his knees, with a crucifix in his hands 
 
 39 
 
 120. 
 
 A Hermit adoring a crucifix . . 
 
 40 
 
 
 Compositions and Exteriors. 
 
 
 16. 
 
 A man playing a bagpipe, and a woman listening 
 
 7 
 
 21. 
 
 Two persons at prayer ...... 
 
 8 
 
 34. 
 
 A female, seated naked on a bank . . . . 
 
 11 
 
 35. 
 
 A young man, sitting naked on a bank 
 
 12 
 
 36. 
 
 A female, preparing to enter the bath 
 
 ib. 
 
362 
 
 INDEX TO 
 
 No. Page 
 
 59. A dog sleeping on a table . . . . . 20 
 
 60. A boy eating hasty-pudding 21 
 
 61. An old woman paring apples . . . . ib. 
 66. A woman drawing water from a cistern ... 22 
 
 108. A quack doctor extolling the virtues of his drugs . 37 
 
 112. A woman selling vegetables . . . 38 
 
 119. An old woman paring apples ..... 40 
 
 136. A Family Party. Portraits 44 
 
 137. The decollation of St. John 45 
 
 140. Tobias in the presence of his father . . . . ib. 
 
 Candlelight Subjects. 
 
 2. An old man seated, a woman with a lantern, and a 
 
 man with a candle ...... 4 
 
 14. A girl at a window, with a lamp in her hand . . 7 
 
 15. A boy in a cellar, with a mouse-trap .... ib. 
 19. An old man mending a pen, and an old woman . . ib. 
 22. A woman with a large wine-glass, and several other 
 
 figures . . . . . . . 8 
 
 31. An artist drawing from a Fiamingo figure . . .10 
 
 32. A ditto ditto ditto. . . .11 
 39. A young Dentist examining a woman's mouth . . 13 
 42. A man and a woman in a cellar . . . .14 
 58. La double Surprise. A man discovered in a cellar 
 
 with the maid-servant ...... 20 
 
 65. A young man drawing from a plaster figure . . 22 
 
 73. A woman with a lantern and a candle in her hands . 24 
 
 75. An old woman eating soup ..... 25 
 
 79. A School-room. The master is threatening a boy. 
 
 Five lights 26 
 
 83. An old woman, with a lighted candle and a pail . 28 
 
 93. A young woman, holding her hand before a lighted candle 31 
 96. An Astrologer, with a lighted candle and a pair of 
 
 compasses ........ 33 
 
 113. The Pancake Woman 38 
 
 116. An old woman cutting bread and butter for two boys 39 
 
GERARD DOW'S WORKS. 363 
 
 No. Page 
 
 117. A young woman putting a lighted candle into a lantern 39 
 
 129. A girl, with a candle, gathering a bunch of grapes . 42 
 
 131. An old woman winding a skein of thread . . .43 
 
 133. The Dentist. Three figures at a window . . . ib. 
 
 134. A young man lighting his pipe. Three figures . . ib. 
 
 Portraits and single Figures. 
 
 9. The artist, at a window, smoking .... 6 
 
 11. An old woman, in a fur cloak . . . . . ib. 
 
 12. A youth, wearing a bonnet decked with feathers . ib. 
 
 13. An old man reading ...... 7 
 
 20. The head of a beautiful infant, .... 8 
 
 30. A lady, with a handkerchief in her hand . . .10 
 
 45. A lady playing on a virginal . . . . .16 
 
 47. A young officer, in a hussar dress . . ib. 
 
 51. The artist, with a palette and pencils . . .18 
 
 55. An old man, with a black velvet bonnet on . .19 
 
 67, 74. The artist, at a window, playing on a violin 25, 23 
 
 68. A sailor, with a pot of beer in his hand ... 23 
 
 71. A lady with a lace cap on, tied under her chin . . 24 
 
 72. A young woman, with her hair in curls, and orna- 
 
 mented with pearls and a feather .... ib. 
 
 76. A young woman leaning on the balcony of a house . 25 
 
 86. A gentleman, seated, with his arm on a covered table 29 
 
 97. The artist, when about twenty-two years of age . . 34 
 
 98. The artist ib. 
 
 99. The artist's father ....... ib. 
 
 100. The artist, when about twenty-five years of age . . ib. 
 
 101. The artist, when about forty, holding his palette, &c. ib. 
 109. The artist, when about fifty, with a stick in his hand 37 
 126. A lady and gentleman, in a Landscape ... 42 
 130. The artist playing on a violin. A picture on an easel 
 
 is seen in the back-ground ..... 43 
 132. The artist and his wife ib. 
 
 138. An elderly female, of the size of life .... 45 
 
 139. A venerable old man, perusing a book . . . ib. 
 Scholars and analogous Painters . . . 46, 47 
 
( 364 ) 
 
 PICTURES by PETER V.SLINGELANDT. 
 
 Interiors, with Figures. 
 
 No. Page 
 
 1. A company of five figures .... 50 
 
 2. The Puppet-show Man ... ib. 
 
 3. A kitchen, with a woman washing .... ib. 
 
 4. A woman suckling a child . . . . ib. 
 
 5. A young woman at needlework ; a cradle, &c. . . 51 
 
 6. A woman making lace, and two children . . . ib. 
 
 7. A child, with a bird bottle and bird .... ib. 
 
 8. A woman, two men, and three children . . . ib. 
 
 9. A woman at needlework, and a little boy sitting by a 
 
 cradle . . . . . . . ib. 
 
 10. A woman suckling a child, and a boy with a turnip . 52 
 
 11. A lady giving orders to a maid-servant . . . ib. 
 ] 2. A woman peeling oranges, and two other figures . ib. 
 
 14. A young lady with a guitar, &c. . . . .53 
 
 1 5. A young woman cleaning fish, and an officer, &c. . ib. 
 17. A little boy with a bird ...... ib. 
 
 1 9. A woman scouring irons ...... 54 
 
 20. A woman and two men, one of the latter playing on a 
 
 violin ......... ib. 
 
 21. A woman making lace ...... ib. 
 
 22. A child saying grace, and other figures . . .55 
 
 23. A young woman eating soup ..... ib. 
 
 24. A woman suckling a child, a little girl, and a cat . ib. 
 
 25. Two men smoking, and a young woman ... 56 
 
 26. A young man lighting his pipe at a candle . . ib. 
 
 28. A lady and gentleman, and two children . . . ib. 
 
 29. A young woman making lace, and an old woman, &c. 57 
 
 30. A lady, with a dog in her lap . ... ib. 
 
 31. A boy and a girl blowing bubbles ... 58 
 
/ 
 
 INDEX TO VAN SLINGELANDT. 365 
 
 No. Page 
 
 32. An old man playing on a violin, and a boy singing . 58 
 
 33. A Doctor's Shop ....... ib. 
 
 37. A shopkeeper, at his counter ..... 59 
 
 38. A Tailor's Shop, with men at work .... ib. 
 40. A young woman scouring a brass pot .... ib. 
 
 Single Figures, and Out-door Semes, &c. 
 
 13. 
 
 A youth seated on a bank, with a mouse in his hand . 
 
 53 
 
 16. 
 
 An assemblage of objects of still life .... 
 
 ib. 
 
 18. 
 
 A boy fishing ........ 
 
 54 
 
 27. 
 
 Portrait of a fair lady ...... 
 
 56 
 
 34. 
 
 A portrait of a gentleman . . . . . . 
 
 58 
 
 35. 
 
 A ditto ditto — (oval) ..... 
 
 ib. 
 
 36. 
 
 A group of culinary utensils ... 
 
 ib. 
 
 39. < 
 
 A girl holding a mouse by the tail .... 
 
 59 
 
 . A sailor, with a worsted cap on . 
 
 ib. 
 
 
 Scholars and Imitators ...... 
 
 60 
 
( 366 ) 
 
 PICTURES BY FRANCIS MIERIS. 
 
 Interiors, with Figures. 
 
 No. Page 
 
 1. A Doctor, feeling a lady's pulse .... 62 
 
 2. A lady, with a lace cushion in her lap, and an old woman 63 
 
 3. A lady looking at a little dog dancing . . . ib. 
 
 4. A lady with a puppy in her lap .... ib. 
 
 5. A boy blowing bubbles ...... 64 
 
 6. A ditto ditto ditto ...... ib. 
 
 7. A lady dressing her hair, and a negro page . . ib. 
 
 8. Mieris painting his wife's portrait .... 65 
 
 9. A lady playing the piano . . . . . . ib. 
 
 10. Lucretia expiring, &c. . . . . . ib. 
 
 11. The artist and his wife, and a servant . . . ib. 
 
 12. A Magdalen with a scull, ..... ib. 
 
 13. King Candaules and his wife, &c. .... 66 
 
 15. A company of figures. A gentleman presenting oysters 
 
 to a lady . ....... ib. 
 
 16. A lady playing on a guitar, and other figures. Candlelight ib. 
 
 17. A lady at her toilet, attended by a negress . . ib. 
 
 18. A lady and gentleman taking wine together . . 67 
 
 19. A lady reading the gazette ..... ib. 
 
 20. A female showing a gentleman some silks . . . ib. 
 
 21. A lady with a lute, and three other figures . . ib. 
 
 22. A musical party of six persons ..... 68 
 24. A young female asleep, and two other figures . . ib. 
 27 & 65. A lady fainting, and three other figures . 78, 69 
 
 28. Painting and Music, a man reading .... 69 
 
 29. A young lady feeding a parrot . . . . ib. 
 31. A lady writing, and a page waiting orders . . .70 
 35. A lady leaning on a table. A guitar and music-book 71 
 37. A gentleman at table, on which are prawns . . 72 
 

 INDEX TO FRANCIS MIERIS. 
 
 367 
 
 No. 
 
 
 Page 
 
 ,11 
 
 j\. joung lauy bLdiiQing in nei cnaniDer 
 
 79 
 
 4.9 
 
 ±\ genbiBmdii idugmiig wim a pietcy woman 
 
 7^ 
 
 43. 
 
 A T,flflv wifb a doer i7i Vipv arms 
 
 -d. UdHj V\ lull Ct U.W^ 111 IH 1 (11 lllo .... 
 
 ib. 
 
 44. 
 
 A ladv fi mvl nn hpr lrnpp« nnd a o'lncu 
 
 it laUj , d gm Uii lid xviiOCo, clli'J. d gip&jf . . 
 
 ih 
 
 . t/U. 
 
 48. 
 
 A crirl offprint/ fruit for salp t,o an old ladv 
 
 74 
 
 4-Q 
 ttc. 
 
 XlltJ V> lie 111 lot, WdLLIllllg UVt!I d LI UL>1 Ulc 
 
 ih 
 t/U. 
 
 50. 
 
 A o'pntlpiTian nrpspntiino" a ladv a dish of ovstprs 
 
 Xl. ^vll ul^lliCill £^ JJL Ulll^ Ct iCt'*^j C*» VllOll \_/ -1 \J > O LV^l O . 
 
 ib. 
 
 J. . 
 
 A lciriir Q t" nov i"Allof* i"lPll"l(T nPT pan 
 
 xi. laLljf all 11CJ uUllCli, Uiollig llC'l Udj» . . . 
 
 75 
 
 52. 
 
 An old in fin slppm'nc m his chair 
 
 XXIX v/lV^i Ulclll OlCCpillg 111 11 lO V ll!U 1 ... 
 
 ih. 
 
 
 xl. WUllldll sLOUIUlg d bdUOtJJJdll, dlKJ. d LIllHl Ileal 
 
 ih 
 IU. 
 
 54. 
 
 Amnion mit.t.incr awav Tamar 
 
 xXiiiiiUJii | ) u u vi 1 1 w d vv d V xcluial . . ■ . 
 
 76 
 
 55. 
 
 A crpntlpman nrpspntino' a <rlass of winp, to a ladv 
 
 n ^ ii ui vjiiici ii l/ivouiiuii1q ci ^iciuo \j i vv j iiv cl lavijr • 
 
 ib. 
 
 OXj. 
 
 xiie xxoiy jPaimiy ...... 
 
 ih 
 ZO. 
 
 Ov. 
 
 -L/cbDid diiu. nei bpaiiuw ..... 
 
 77 
 
 60. 
 
 A lady stringing pearls ..... 
 
 ib. 
 
 61. 
 
 A lady taking a peach from a basket . 
 
 78 
 
 62. 
 
 Boys at a window, with a cat . . . 
 
 ih 
 t/U. 
 
 64. 
 
 The Water Doctor 
 
 ib. 
 
 65, 27, & 89. A lady fainting, and three other figures, 
 
 fiQ 83 78 
 
 67. 
 
 A young lady indisposed, and an old woman 
 
 7Q 
 
 i V 
 
 68. 
 
 A female with an infant, and a boy kissing it 
 
 ih 
 
 69. 
 
 A gentleman playing the hurdy-gurdy 
 
 ou 
 
 70. 
 
 Two ladies taking refreshment .... 
 
 ih 
 ZO. 
 
 71. 
 
 A woman suckling a child ..... 
 
 it) 
 t/U. 
 
 74. 
 
 A young lady, with a little dog in her lap . 
 
 81 
 
 O 1 
 
 75. 
 
 An old woman planting a pink in a pot 
 
 ib. 
 
 76. 
 
 A cavalier, seated at a table, smoking 
 
 >'h 
 
 81. 
 
 An old woman reading ..... 
 
 89 
 
 82. 
 
 A soldier drinking ...... 
 
 ih 
 
 to. 
 
 83. 
 
 A young lady and her music-master . 
 
 ih 
 t/U. 
 
 84. 
 
 Objects of still life ...... 
 
 ib. 
 
 85. 
 
 Two men drinking together .... 
 
 ih 
 
 . to. 
 
 86. 
 
 Two beautiful children, at a window . 
 
 83 
 
 87. 
 
 A soldier, seated, leaning on a table . 
 
 ih 
 IU. 
 
 90. 
 
 A lady playing on a guitar .... 
 
 . ib. 
 
 91. 
 
 A lady viewing herself in the glass 
 
 . • 84 
 
 92. 
 
 A gentleman being robbed while asleep 
 
 . ib. 
 
 93. 
 
 A cavalier, with a pipe in his hand 
 
 . ib. 
 
368 
 
 INDEX TO FRANCIS MIERIS. 
 
 No. 
 
 
 Page 
 
 94. 
 
 A lady viewing herself in a glass, attended by a maid 
 
 85 
 
 95. 
 
 A girl, with a pewter jug in her hand, at a window 
 
 ib. 
 
 96. 
 
 A lady, in white satin, with a page carrying a basket 
 
 ib. 
 
 97. 
 
 An old woman emptying water from a pot 
 
 ib. 
 
 98. 
 
 A young woman asleep at a table, and a youth . 
 
 ib. 
 
 99. 
 
 A gentleman playing a violin at a window 
 
 ib. 
 
 100. 
 
 A young lady detected with a letter .... 
 
 86 
 
 
 
 
 Portraits. Exteriors, with Figures. 
 
 
 14. 
 
 L'CEufcasse. A female, with a basket of eggs . 
 
 66 
 
 23. 
 
 The artist, seated, playing on a guitar 
 
 68 
 
 25. 
 
 Two Bacchantes and two Satyrs, playing the flute 
 
 ib. 
 
 26. 
 
 Two women selliug vegetables ..... 
 
 69 
 
 30. 
 
 A man at a window, with a glass and a pipe 
 
 70 
 
 32. 
 
 A gentleman leaning on a pedestal .... 
 
 ib. 
 
 33. 
 
 Portrait of a lady : ditto of a gentleman, at windows 
 
 71 
 
 34. 
 
 A blind man, led by a dog ..... 
 
 ib. 
 
 36. 
 
 A young lady at a window, with a palette and pencils 
 
 ib. 
 
 38. 
 
 A gentleman, wearing a cap and feathers . 
 
 72 
 
 39. 
 
 The artist, with his palette in his hand 
 
 ib. 
 
 40. 
 
 A gentleman leaning on a balustrade 
 
 ib. 
 
 45. 
 
 The artist, with a guitar ...... 
 
 73 
 
 46. 
 
 The artist, studying a statue of a man. Candlelight . 
 
 74 
 
 47. 
 
 Gerard Dow's mother, with an orange in her hand 
 
 ib. 
 
 56. 
 
 The Holy Family 
 
 76 
 
 57. 
 
 A gentleman, habited in black silk .... 
 
 77 
 
 58. 
 
 Jacob's Dream 
 
 ib. 
 
 63. 
 
 Portrait of Greffier Fagel ...... 
 
 78 
 
 66. 
 
 An old man in a cave ...... 
 
 79 
 
 72. 
 
 Portrait of Horatius Schuyl, Professor of Botany 
 
 80 
 
 73. 
 
 The tinker, examining an old pot .... 
 
 ib. 
 
 77. 
 
 A young lady ........ 
 
 81 
 
 78. 
 
 The artist, dressed in a black velvet mantle, and cap 
 
 
 
 and feathers ....... 
 
 ib. 
 
 79. 
 
 A traveller, seated on a bank ..... 
 
 ib. 
 
 80. 
 
 A lady . . . . . 
 
 82 
 
 88. 
 
 A gentleman, with a goblet in his hand 
 
 83 
 
 
 Scholars and Imitators . . 
 
 87 
 
( 369 ) 
 
 PICTURES BY WILLIAM VAN MIERIS. 
 
 Interiors, ivith Figures at Shops, and Windows. 
 
 No. Page 
 
 1. A woman winding flax, another making pancakes, &c. 90 
 
 2. A man and a woman selling tish .... ib. 
 
 3. A Fruit Shop, with two figures . . . .91 
 
 4. A fat rosy man, with a rummer in his hand . . ib. 
 6. A lady at a window, with a peach and a bunch of 
 
 grapes in her hand ...... ib. 
 
 8. A trumpeter and a standard-bearer, at a window . ib. 
 
 9. A military officer, with a glass of wine in his hand . 92 
 
 10. A man, with a roll of drawings in his hand . . ib. 
 
 11. A sailor, with a glass of liquor in his hand . . ib. 
 
 12. A man, with baskets of fish, and two boys . . ib. 
 
 13. A woman, with an orange .... ib. 
 
 14. A lady indisposed, seated, and a doctor standing by her 
 
 side 93 
 
 17. A man sleeping in a chair, and a woman behind with a 
 
 purse ......... ib. 
 
 19. A lady, seated, reading a paper to a gentleman . . 94 
 
 20. A gentleman in a Spanish dress, with a green wine-glass ib. 
 
 22. A gentleman, seated, with a violin on a table at bis side ib. 
 
 23. A lady with a guitar, another with a dog, and other 
 
 figures . . . . . • . . .95 
 
 24. A man, with a bottle and glass, at a window . . ib. 
 
 25. The Death of Cleopatra ....... ib. 
 
 26. A lady indisposed, and a doctor, &c. .... ib. 
 
 29. A hermit at prayers ....... 96 
 
 30. A woman beating up eggs, and a woman with a basket 
 
 of apples ........ ib. 
 
 31. A gentleman looking at a phial . . . . .97 
 
370 
 
 INDEX TO 
 
 No. Page 
 
 32. A beautiful female, crowned with laurel, &c, and an 
 
 emblem ........ 97 
 
 33. A party, partaking refreshment of oysters . . . ib. 
 
 34. A woman, with a leg of mutton on a spit, another 
 
 scraping carrots, &c. &c. ..... ib. 
 
 35. An Itinerant Showman ...... 98 
 
 36. A woman suckling a child, and three other figures . ib. 
 
 37. A Fruit-stall — Woman selling chesnuts . . . ib. 
 
 38. A woman with a reel, and a child in a cradle . . ib. 
 
 39. A Poulterer's Shop ....... ib. 
 
 41. A woman weighing chestnuts for a boy . . .99 
 
 42. The Pancake Woman ...... ib. 
 
 44. A conversational subject ...... ib. 
 
 45. A young woman, and a man with a basket of fish at a 
 
 window ; in front is a tortoise-shell cat . . . ib. 
 
 46. A trumpeter seated near a cask . . . . .100 
 
 47. A man seated, with a glass of liquor in his hand . . ib. 
 
 48. A man opening oysters ...... ib. 
 
 49. The Judgment of Solomon ..... ib. 
 
 50. Tarquin and Lucretia ...... ib. 
 
 51. A drummer, richly dressed, at a window . . ib. 
 
 52. An Apothecary's Shop . . . . . .101 
 
 53. A lady, indisposed, and two other figures . . . ib. 
 
 54. A gentleman and a lady at a table, attended by a negro ib. 
 
 58. The artist at a window, with a pipe in his hand . .102 
 
 59. A soldier, with a glass and a pipe in his hands . . ib. 
 60 A group of children; one has a drum, another a doll . ib. 
 
 61. A lady receiving a letter from an old woman . . ib. 
 
 62. A Fruiterer's Shop ....... ib. 
 
 63. A Grocer's Shop 103 
 
 64. A man seated, and a young woman entering the room . ib. 
 
 65. A man and a woman at a window, with fruit, &c. &c. . ib. 
 
 66. A lady seated at a table, on which are oysters . . ib. 
 
 67. A woman at a window, with poultry for sale . . ib. 
 
 68. A man exposing goods for sale at a window . .104 
 
 70. A black page presenting a lady a dish of fruit . . ib. 
 
 71. A man and a woman at a window, with vegetables . ib. 
 

 WILLIAM VAN MIERIs's WORKS. 
 
 371 
 
 No. 
 
 
 Page 
 
 79 
 
 A similar subject ...... 
 
 . 104 
 
 73 
 
 A boy and a girl playing at dibbs 
 
 . ib. 
 
 i 0. 
 
 A young woman with eggs, and a man at a window, &c. &c. 105 
 
 76. 
 
 A woman with flounders, and a man with cod-fish, at a 
 
 
 window ....... 
 
 . i ib. 
 
 77 
 
 Children blowing bubbles, at a window 
 
 ib. 
 
 7« 
 
 Le Marchand de Gibier. Game at a window 
 
 lOo 
 
 7Q 
 
 Binaldo and Armida ..... 
 
 ib. 
 
 
 Landscapes, witli Fiyuvcs. 
 
 
 O. 
 
 -DdLilSIie IJd, dLLcllQcU. Ijy Iiei llldlQcllb 
 
 01 
 J L 
 
 7 
 1 . 
 
 Timon of Athens in love with the Nymphs of Diana 
 
 oh 
 
 10. 
 
 1 5 
 
 xiic JtdntJ ui Lilt; kjctuiiicft ..... 
 
 ao 
 
 J. u. 
 
 xi. youm dciininng iue oectuiy or a Miepneiuess 
 
 Hi 
 10. 
 
 1 o. 
 
 Susannah surprised by the Elders at the Bath 
 
 
 21. 
 
 JLlllcli llcllvcU. IcllldlCvs a&lctrlJ .... 
 
 oh 
 I/O , 
 
 27. 
 
 Meleager presenting the boar's head to Atalanta . 
 
 . 96 
 
 28. 
 
 Diana seated, with a quiver lying by her side 
 
 . ib. 
 
 40. 
 
 Lot and his Daughters in a cavern 
 
 V 98 
 
 
 David and Bathsheba ..... 
 
 . 99 
 
 
 Diana and nymphs, attended by cupids 
 
 . 101 
 
 56. 
 
 A Bacchante and a Satyr ..... 
 
 . ih. 
 
 57. 
 
 Jupiter and Antiope ...... 
 
 . 102 
 
 69. 
 
 A naked female, seated at a fountain, attended by 
 
 an 
 
 
 old woman ....... 
 
 . 104 
 
 74. 
 
 Bacchus and Ariadne, with nymphs and cupids . 
 
 ib. 
 
( 372 ) 
 
 PICTURES BY ADRIAN OSTADE. 
 
 Interiors, with Figures regaling, &c. 
 No. Page 
 Life of Ostade 107 
 
 1. Ten peasants smoking and drinking . . . .108 
 
 2. Fourteen figures ....... ib. 
 
 3. Boors drinking ........ ib, 
 
 4. A woman suckling a child, and two other children . ib. 
 7. Twenty persons drinking, smoking and dancing . .109 
 
 11. Eight men, three are round a chopping block . .110 
 
 15. Three figures — Lejeu de tric-trac . . . .111 
 
 16. A woman, with spectacles, looking at a gazette, and 
 
 two men . . . . . . . ib. 
 
 18. A School, with the master hearing a boy his lesson . ib. 
 
 19. A woman with a child, three men near the fire, and 
 
 others . .112 
 
 20. A School. The master is threatening a boy . . ib. 
 25. A man, a woman, and two children . . . .113 
 
 27. A woman feeding a child in her lap ; other figures in 
 
 the back of the room . . . . . .114 
 
 28. The Alchy mist's Room ...... ib. 
 
 29. Four men in front of a chimney, a child eating soup, 
 
 &c. &c 115 
 
 30. The proposal A man and woman at the half-door of 
 
 a house ........ ib. 
 
 31. Six figures : one is arranging the draughts for tric-trac 116 
 34. About twenty figures ; drinking, dancing, &c &c. . 117 
 
 37. Five figures : one, with a glass, is addressing the rest . 118 
 
 38. A man and a woman in conversation, and a man over- 
 
 hearing them ....... ib. 
 
 39. Three men regaling, with liquor and pipes . . . ib. 
 
INDEX TO ADRIAN OSTADE's WORKS. 373 
 
 No. Page 
 
 43. Four men, seated, playing at tric-trac, a fifth looking 
 
 on, and a woman serving . . . . .119 
 
 44. Seven figures : three are seated at a table . . . ib. 
 47. Three figures : a woman with a gazette, &c. . .120 
 
 49. Six figures before the fire-place : a child eating 
 
 porridge, &c. . . . . . ' ib. 
 
 50. Two men seated, regaling, with pipes, &c. . . .121 
 
 51. A woman seated on the ground dressing a child, and 
 
 two men ......... ib. 
 
 52. Three men sitting at a stool, playing at cards . . ib. 
 57. Twenty-six figures : two couple dancing, and a woman 
 
 making cakes . . . . . . .122 
 
 60. Three men near a window, two are playing at tric-trac 124 
 
 61. Ten persons : two are engaged at a game of tric-trac . ib. 
 
 63. Twelve figures : some at tric-trac, others at cards . 125 
 
 64. A man, a woman before a fire, and three children near, 
 
 at a window ... ib. 
 
 65. Five figures : four are seated at a table, one is fiddling ib. 
 
 67. Six figures : one, with a pipe, stands with his back to 
 
 the spectator . . . . . . .126 
 
 68. Two peasants : one has a jug, the other a pipe . . 127 
 
 70. A School. Eighteen boys and girls, &c. . . . ib. 
 
 71. Ten figures : four are seated at a table, and a fifth 
 
 playing a violin ....... ib. 
 
 73. Two men seated ; one is offering his companion a glass 
 
 of beer . .128 
 
 75. About twenty-four figures : a couple dancing to a fiddle ib. 
 
 76. Six figures : one playing a violin, and two singing . 129 
 79. Four figures : two are seated in front, smoking, &c. . ib. 
 
 83. Seven figures : four boors at a table, and a woman near, 
 
 are in front . . . . . . . .131 
 
 84. A woman serving a man with beer, and a child at the door 131 
 
 85. Nine figures : three are at cards, three at a fire, and 
 
 three in the back of the room .... ib. 
 90. Several figures : one has a can and a glass, and appears 
 
 to be singing . . . . . . .132 
 
374 
 
 INDEX TO 
 
 No. Page 
 
 91 . Three peasants at a table : one is handing the jug to his 
 
 companion . . . . . . . .133 
 
 92. Two boors : one is leaning on the shoulder of his 
 
 comrade . ... . . ■ - . . ib. 
 
 93. A Chemist stirring the fire, a woman and three children 
 
 in the back of the room ..... ib. 
 
 94. Nine figures : two are seated at a table, one of them is 
 
 pouring out beer ....... ib. 
 
 97. Four figures : three men at a table, and a woman in the 
 
 back-ground . . . . . . . .134 
 
 98. Two men : one has a gazette in his hand . . . ib. 
 
 99. Four figures : two are at cards in the back of the room ib. 
 
 100. Seven figures : three boors in front of a chimney, and 
 
 a boy with a dog ....... 135 
 
 101. Eleven figures : a man in a green jacket and red cap ib. 
 
 102. Two boors : one is lighting his pipe .... ib. 
 104. Six figures : a woman amusing a child with a pepper- 
 box 136 
 
 106. A Weaver's Room, with figures. .... 137 
 
 108. Two boors : one has a pot of embers to light his pipe ib. 
 
 109. Numerous figures ; some are dancing, &c. &c. . . ib. 
 
 111. A woman nursing a child . . . . .138 
 
 112. Dutch Courtship. A man and a woman seated together ib. 
 
 113. Two men looking at a dead pig ; a woman and children ib. 
 
 114. Several figures : three are seated at cards . . .139 
 
 118. Four peasants : three are seated, and the fourth is 
 
 addressing them . . . . . . .140 
 
 119. Three boors : one holds a glass, and is lifting off his hat ib- 
 
 122. Four peasants round a fire, and a woman and child on 
 
 the farther side of them . . . . .141 
 
 123. Eight figures, variously occupied .... ib. 
 
 124. An elderly man and woman sitting in a room, &c. . ib. 
 
 125. Three boors : one is playing a fiddle, and another 
 
 singing . . . . . . .142 
 
 12 8. Peasants regaling . . . . . . ,143 
 
 129. A Cabaret ib. 
 
ADRIAN OSTADE'S WORKS. 375 
 
 No. Page 
 
 130. Five boors at a table ; two are playing at tric-trac : a 
 
 man and a woman are in the back of the room . 143 
 
 131. Boors regaling . . . . . . ib. 
 
 132. A lawyer perusing a paper, and a servant with a pre- 
 
 sent of game ....... ib. 
 
 133. Six figures : one in his shirt, sitting cross-legged . ib. 
 
 134. Boors drinking, &c. . . . . . .144 
 
 135. Ten figures : two men and a woman before a chimney, &c. ib. 
 
 136. Ostade at his easel; two boys grinding colours in the 
 
 back-ground . . . . . . .145 
 
 137. The Schoolmaster . . . * . . . . ib. 
 
 138. A large company. A couple dancing (the man without 
 
 shoes) to a fiddler ...... ib. 
 
 140. Boors drinking . . . Lord Rendlesham's sale . 146 
 
 142. Dutch boors .... Win. Champion's, Esq. ditto 147 
 
 143. A Cabaret, with boors . Lucien Buonaparte's ditto ib. 
 
 145. Two men at a fire, one offering a child a glass of liquor ib. 
 
 146. A Peasant Family; the mother amusing the child with 
 
 a doll 148 
 
 147. Ten figures : two are playing at tric-trac . . . ib. 
 
 148. Two peasants; one has a glass and jug, the other a pipe ib. 
 
 149. Boors playing at cards . . . . . .149 
 
 150. Boors at a chimney, illumined by a lamp and the moon ib. 
 
 151. Peasants seated round a table, smoking, &c. . . ib.. 
 
 152. Three peasants seated before a fire, and one standing 
 
 in front ........ ib. 
 
 153. Three boors at cards, and smoking, &c. . . . ib. 
 
 154. A music party of two men and a woman . . . 150 
 
 155. A Cobbler, surrounded by the implements of his trade ib. 
 
 156. Eight persons ; a fat woman and a man joking to- 
 
 gether, &c. ib. 
 
 157. A Concert of two women and three men . . . ib. 
 159. A party of peasants round a chimney; a woman with 
 
 a can ......... 151 
 
 163. Boors playing at draughts . . . . .152 
 
376 
 
 INDEX TO 
 
 Interiors, with Figures, &c. 
 
 No. 
 
 164. A Shoemaker, and another man, &c. &c. . 
 
 166. Five boors at a window ..... 
 
 167. An old chair, shoes, and other objects 
 
 170. Ten figures; a jovial fellow, in a blue jacket, with a 
 
 glass of liquor ...... 
 
 171. Two peasants, seated at a table, drinking, &c. . 
 173. Three boors at a table ; one is pouring out liquor 
 
 175. A young woman, seated near a window, with a glass of 
 
 beer . . . . 
 
 176. A peasant, at a table, filling his pipe 
 
 177. Four boors at a table, and two in the back of the room 
 
 178. A woman suckling a child, and a man cutting bread 
 
 for two boys ...... 
 
 179. Three boors and a woman, at a little table 
 
 181. A man winding flax, a woman, and child . 
 
 182. Two men and a woman, drinking together 
 
 184. Four men and a woman, at a table, drinking, &c. 
 
 185. Mneteen figures in a barn : beggars 
 
 186. Six men, a woman, and a child; an old fellow with his 
 
 arms round a woman ..... 
 
 187. Four men and a woman, drinking and smoking 
 191. Ostade, with his wife and family 
 193. Ten persons; the nearest is a woman, with a long glass 
 
 in her hand ....... 
 
 195. A woman rocking a child, &c. 
 
 196. Four boors and a woman, a man playing a fiddle 
 
 197. Boors quarrelling over their cards. &c. 
 
 198. Three figures; a woman, with a child in her arms 
 
 199. Five men, a woman, and two children 
 
 200. A Concert. Three men and a woman 
 
 202. Nine persons, in front of a chimney 
 
 203. Adoration of the Shepherds .... 
 
 204. Six peasants, two are at tric-trac; a woman, and three 
 
 other persons are in the back of a room . . 16' 
 
 205. Four figures at the fire ; and others at a long table, 
 
 near a window ....... ib 
 
ADRIAN OSTADE'S WORKS. 
 
 377 
 
 No. Page 
 
 207. Three boors ; two are seated at a three-legged stool . 165 
 
 208. Eight persons round a table ; one is tuning a fiddle . ib 
 
 210. A company of artisans in a room . . . .166 
 
 211. Ostade, at his easel: a man preparing colours in 
 
 another room . . . . . . . 167 
 
 212. Sixteen figures ; several are quarrelling and fighting . ib. 
 213 Thirteen figures ; a couple dancing to a fiddler . . ib. 
 
 214. Two men and a woman drinking together . . .168 
 
 215. Two men and a woman singing, and playing a pipe . ib. 
 
 217. A woman serving at a counter; a man, two women, 
 
 and three children ...... ib. 
 
 218. Two men at a fire ; one holds a pair of tongs . . ib. 
 
 220. Five men, two women, and a child ; two men quarrelling 1 69 
 
 221. Three mechanics, at a table, in conversation, &c. . ib. 
 
 223. Thirteen figures, variously engaged . . . .170 
 
 224. Three old women feasting together . . . ib. 
 
 225. Two boors and a woman ...... ib. 
 
 226. A boor and a woman ...... ib. 
 
 228. Three topers ; two are seated at a barrel . . .171 
 230. Fourteen figures, variously occupied .... ib. 
 
 233. A woman scouring a pot . . . . . .172 
 
 234. A man reading a paper, a woman feeding a child, and 
 
 another man .... ib, 
 
 235. Two boors ; one stands before a fire, the other is 
 
 seated ......... ib. 
 
 236. Two men seated at a table, and a woman with a flax 
 
 winder ......... 4kt 
 
 237. Les Musiciens. Two men and a woman, singing and 
 
 fiddling .... . . . . 173 
 
 240. A schoolmaster and two boys ..... ib. 
 
 241. Three boors at backgammon, &c. . . . .174 
 
 243. Three men and a boy, two are at cards ; a barn . . ib. 
 
 244. A woman and two children in a barn . . .175 
 
 245. A Lawyer in his study ...... ib. 
 
 248. A Concert. A man playing the fiddle, and others 
 
 singing ......... ib. 
 
378 INDEX TO 
 
 No. Page 
 
 Exterior Views, with Figures, &c. &c. 
 
 5. Villagers in front of a public house . . . .109 
 
 6. A woman washing mussels . . . . ib. 
 8. A man at a half-door blowing a horn, and a boy . ib. 
 
 21. Peasants at nine-pins ; and a boy playing on the fiddle 112 
 
 22. A Fish Market 113 
 
 23. A Quack Doctor ....... ib. 
 
 24. Boors smoking and playing . . r . ib. 
 26. About sixteen peasants under the shade of a vine . ib. 
 
 32. A Dutch cook cleaning fish, and other figures . .116 
 
 33. Ten figures ; one of them is caressing a woman . . ib. 
 36. A woman pouring out beer for two men . . .117 
 40. A man playing on a violin and singing, two children, &c. 118 
 42. A Fish Market. A woman at her stall . . .119 
 
 54. A peasant, with a pipe and a jug, and a dog at his feet 122 
 
 55. A peasant accompanied by a dog, and three figures 
 
 near a bridge . . . . . . ib. 
 
 56. A strolling musician at the door of a house, and two 
 
 children ........ ib. 
 
 58. A merry fellow playing a hurdy-gurdy . . .123 
 
 59. A village scene, with a tilted cart, and many figures . ib. 
 62. Peasants playing at gallet, under a shed . . .124 
 
 66. A woman, with a child in her arras, at the half-door 
 
 of a house . . . . . . . .126 
 
 72. A Village Fete. Numerous figures drinking and 
 
 smoking . . . . . . . .128 
 
 74. Three boors at a window ; one is playing a violin . ib. 
 
 77. Eighteen figures; one sits by the side of a barrel in front 129 
 
 81. Two men and a woman in front, and boors playing at 
 
 golfe . . .130 
 
 82. Three boors, at a country inn, smoking, &c. . . ib. 
 
 88. Bowling-ground. A man striking a ball through a ring 132 
 
 103. Peasants at a cottage door, refreshing . . .136 
 
 105. Portraits of two of the Painter's sons . . . ib. 
 
 107. A woman scouring on a tub, and a child near her . 137 
 
 110. A Fish Market. Twenty-seven figures . . . ib. 
 
ADRIAN OSTADE'S WORKS. 379 
 
 No. Page 
 
 115. Skittle players ; a woman, with a child in her arms, at 
 
 the door . . . . . . . .139 
 
 116. A Fish Market. A man, with a fish in his hand, at a stall ib. 
 
 117. A view on a canal in winter . . . . .140 
 120. Peasants at bowls, two rustics seated, and two children 
 
 at play . . . ib. 
 
 139. A Country Fair. A man playing the hurdy-gurdy, and 
 
 a boy the fiddle 146 
 
 144. A man with a pipe, a woman with a jug, near a cask, 
 
 and other figures under a vine-trellis . . .147 
 158. Ten peasants, some playing at skittles . . .151 
 160. Figures at bowls ....... ib. 
 
 165. A Fair. A woman seated in a chair, by the side of a 
 
 cask . . . . . . . . .152 
 
 166. Five boors at a window ...... ib. 
 
 168. A pump, a pail, and other objects . . . .153 
 
 169. A man reading bills against a house . . . . ib. 
 174. Culinary objects in the back court of a house . .155 
 180. A woman buying fish, four figures, and a child . .156 
 183. Six men and two children in front of a cottage, two 
 
 playing at backgammon . . . . .157 
 
 188. Four children, a woman ; and a man, in the back court 
 
 of a cottage . . . . . . . .158 
 
 189. Four peasants at an ale-house overspread with a vine. ib. 
 
 190. A woman, leaning on a door, conversing with a man . 159 
 192. Peasants assembled under a vine- trellis . . .160 
 194. Five men and a woman under a vine-trellis . . ib. 
 201. Peasants regaling : a man seated, with a jug, watching 
 
 another dance . . . . . . .163 
 
 206. Two sportsmen in an arbour, and a woman, &c. . .165 
 209. A fiddler amusing villagers at the door of a cottage . 166 
 216. Seven peasants under a lofty shed, a woman and a man 
 
 at the door . . . . . . . .168 
 
 219. The Itinerant Musicians. Six figures . . .169 
 222. A woman learning a child to walk, and seven peasants 170 
 227. Three men in conversation, a fourth entering a house ib. 
 231. Sixteen peasants in front of an ale-house . . .171 
 
380 
 
 INDEX TO 
 
 No. Page 
 232. A woman seated on a door-step, suckling a child, and a 
 
 man near . . . . . . . .172 
 
 238. Two boors, a woman, and child ; three others, on the 
 
 upper step of a door . . . . . .173 
 
 239. A peasant driving a pig from market . . . ib. 
 242. A woman, with a child, seated on a form, and others. 174 
 
 Portraits and single Figures. 
 
 8. A man blowing a horn at a door . . . .109 
 
 9. A sailor 110 
 
 10. A peasant woman ...... ib. 
 
 12. A boor drinking a health ...... ib. 
 
 13. A peasant at a table, filling his pipe .... ib. 
 
 14. A boor at a window, with a glass in his hand . . Ill 
 17. A boor at a window, with a jug in his hand . . ib. 
 35. The Connoisseur, seated with books, &c. &c. . . 117 
 41. A Pair. A portrait of a man and a woman . .119 
 
 45. A Pair. A portrait of an old man .... ib. 
 
 46. A portrait of a woman at a window . . .120 
 48. A Dutch Advocate in his study, called Le Bourgmestre ib. 
 53. A boor seated, lighting his pipe . . . .122 
 69. A man, with a pewter jug and a glass in his hands . 127 
 78. A doctor, in his study, examining a urinal . .129 
 80. A peasant, seated at a table, with a pipe and a glass in 
 
 his hands . . . . . . . .130 
 
 86. A boor, with a jug and a pipe in his hands . . 131 
 
 87. An old lawyer in his study, with a cap on his head . ib. 
 89. A man, with a high-crowned hat on, reading a gazette 132 
 
 95. A Water Doctor 134 
 
 96. A man reading a letter . . . . . ib. 
 121. A lawyer, with a desk before him, seated in his study 141 
 
 126. A doctor examining a urinal . . . . .142 
 
 127. A lawyer reading a paper . ..... ib. 
 
 141. A peasant, with his pipe, lolling at a window . .147 
 
 161. A peasant, with a pipe, leaning on the sill of a window 151 
 
ADRIAN OSTADES WORKS. 
 
 381 
 
 INO. 
 
 
 Page 
 
 162. 
 
 A sailor, with a paper and spectacles, at a window 
 
 . 152 
 
 1 TO 
 
 17 I. 
 
 A portrait of the Painter, size of life 
 
 104 
 
 
 An old fellow, at a window, with a pipe and a jug 
 
 1 < 1 
 
 246. 
 
 A toper at a window ..... 
 
 . 175 
 
 247. 
 
 A woman, with a flax-winder in her hands 
 
 . ib. 
 
 
 Observations on Ostade's drawings . 
 
 . 176 
 
 
 Etchings, by Ostade ..... 
 
 . ib. 
 
 
 Scholars and Imitators ..... 
 
 . 177 
 
( 382 ) 
 
 PICTURES BY ISAAC OSTADE. 
 
 No. Page 
 Life of Ostade . . . . . . .179 
 
 1. A company of peasants drinking, &c. . . . .180 
 
 2. Boors quarrelling ....... ib. 
 
 3. A gentleman, on a gray horse, entering a village . ib. 
 
 4. A Country Inn. A woman spinning .... ib. 
 
 5. Travellers baiting at a country inn . . . .181 
 
 6. Same subject. A waggon with a white horse, a man piping ib. 
 
 7. An Inn-door ; the host serving his guest with liquor . ib. 
 
 8. Interior of a cottage, a woman rocking a child, &c. &c. ib. 
 
 9. A woman soaping linen ...... ib. 
 
 10. An old man, and a woman washing a child . . . 182 
 
 11. A peasant sleeping by a road, and his horse standing by ib. 
 
 1 2. A man on a horse, and a boy on foot, driving cows and 
 
 sheep ......... ib. 
 
 13. A peasant, at a cottage door, talking to a traveller, &c. ib. 
 
 14. A Winter Scene. A sledge, with a man and woman in it 183 
 
 15. A peasant, holding a calf at the door of a cottage, &c. ib. 
 
 16. A youth, dragging forward a calf, and other figures . ib. 
 
 17. A peasant, seated, smoking his pipe .... 184 
 
 18. An Inn-door, with travellers; a woman, with a child, 
 
 sitting on the door steps . . . . ib. 
 
 19. A Winter Scene. A man with a hatchet, a child with 
 
 a stick, and a woman with a basket . . . ib. 
 
 20. Travellers at an Inn. A man and a woman in a cart, 
 
 drawn by a white horse ...... ib. 
 
 21. A man sweeping a barn-door, and a woman winding flax 185 
 
 22. Travellers at an Inn. Cavalier on a dappled gray horse ib. 
 
 23. Same subject. A waggon with two horses; three men 
 
 under a hedge, &c. ...... ib. 
 
 24. A coach and pair coming out of the gates of an hotel . ib. 
 
INDEX TO ISAAC OSTADES WORKS. 383 
 
 No. Page 
 
 25. A Winter Scene. Sledges, with people and goods . 186 
 
 26. Travellers reposing on a bank, a woman with a child, &c. ib. 
 
 27. Travellers baiting at an Inn. A boy with a basket ; 
 
 a lady on a black horse, &c. . . . . . ib. 
 
 28. Interior, with a peasant's family . . ib. 
 
 29. A school of boys and girls ..... ib. 
 
 30. The shore at Scheveling . . . . . .187 
 
 31. A Winter Scene. A man breaking the ice, &c. &c. . ib. 
 
 32. A Winter Scene. Four persons on a sledge, drawn 
 
 by a white horse ....... ib. 
 
 33. A Village ; with a well, and figures at bowls . . ib. 
 
 34. A Canal Scene, in winter ; figures skating . . ib. 
 
 35. Travellers baiting at an inn. A post-waggon, with a 
 
 white horse . . . . . . .188 
 
 36. A Cottage. A woman with a stall, another with a 
 
 basket, and two boys and a girl . . . ib. 
 
 37. A Landscape, with travellers . Sir S. Clarke's sale ib. 
 
 38. A View on a Canal, in winter . Ditto 189 
 
 39. Travellers at an Inn. A lady and gentleman on horse- 
 
 back, &c. ........ ib. 
 
 40. A Village ; with numerous peasants, a fiddler, <fcc. &c. ib. 
 
 41. A boy leading a calf ...... ib. 
 
 42. A Landscape, with figures : ib. 
 
 43. Travellers baiting : two men on horseback, and two 
 
 seated at a table ..... . ib. 
 
 44. Same subject : a man lying on the ground, and one 
 
 seated on the shaft of a cart . . . . .190 
 
 45. A Winter Scene. A man pushing along a sledge, 
 
 laden with goods ....... ib. 
 
 46. A girl milking a ewe, a waggon, from which the driver 
 
 has taken the horses, a dog drinking at a pool, &c. 191 
 
 47. A Winter Scene. Horses, sledges, and figures . . ib. 
 
 48. Travellers halting at an Inn : a tilted cart drawn by 
 
 a white horse, &c. &c. ...... ib. 
 
 49. Same subject : a man cutting bread into a trough, for 
 
 a white horse . . . . . . .192 
 
 50. A Landscape and figures . Sale of H. Hope, Esq. ib. 
 
384 
 
 INDEX TO ISAAC OSTADE's WORKS. 
 
 No. Page 
 
 51. Two men on a hill, with a dappled horse; and a man 
 
 with a waggon . . . . . . .192 
 
 52. A public-house door : a woman and a child ; three 
 
 boors drinking ....... ib. 
 
 53. A View on a Canal, in winter. A man splitting wood 193 
 
 54. Same subject — a man driving a sledge up a bank . ib. 
 
 55. A peasant, with a pack at his back, talking to a woman 
 
 and two men ....... ib. 
 
 56. A Country Inn. A gentleman dismounted from a 
 
 gray cob horse, &c. &c. ...... ib. 
 
 57. A Cottage on the bank of a canal — a winter scene . 194 
 
 58. A higgler in a cart, drawn by an old gray horse, and 
 
 others, at an inn ....... ib. 
 
 59. A Winter Scene ; with figures skating, &c. . .195 
 
 60. A fiddler amusing peasants with his music . ib. 
 
 61. Travellers at an Inn. A woman in a waggon, and a 
 
 cripple begging ....... ib. 
 
 62. A Winter Scene. A sledge drawn by a gray horse, &c. ib. 
 
 63. Travellers baiting at an inn on a hill . . .196 
 
 64. A Village Fair. A man, with a barrow, selling dried 
 
 fish ......... $b. 
 
 65. A Country Inn. A man, seated on a cask, in a cart 
 
 with a white horse ...... ib. 
 
 66. A Canal Scene in winter. Two boys pushing along 
 
 a sledge . . . . . . ib. 
 
 67. A rustic, with a jug of beer in his hand . . . 197 
 
 68. Travellers halting at an inn ..... ib. 
 
 69. Same subject: a lady in a scarlet habit, two dogs, 
 
 and other travellers ...... ib. 
 
 Scholar and Imitator . . . . . .198 
 
( 385 ) 
 
 PICTURES by PHILIP WOUWERMANS. 
 
 Battles, March of Armies, and Banditti, &c. &c. 
 No. Page 
 Life of Wouwermans . . . . . .199 
 
 1. A Combat between infantry and cavalry, Turks, and 
 
 Germans 201 
 
 2. Field of Battle. A soldier, on a gray charger, firing 
 
 at a body of infantry ...... ib. 
 
 15. An army defiling on the banks of the Rhine . . 206 
 27. Marche d'Armee. In front is a halberdier saluting an 
 
 officer 210 
 
 40. A very capital Battle Piece . . . . .215 
 57. A Battle between cavalry and infantry . Lormier . 219 
 76. An army of cavalry defiling round a hill, and along the 
 
 front . . 223 
 
 79. Defile de Cavalerie. Soldiers, with artillery and bag- 
 
 gage waggons ....... 224 
 
 80. Soldiers pillaging peasants, some of whom are bound 225 
 86. Soldiers burning and sacking a village . . . 226 
 89. A Charge of Cavalry. A soldier struggling to take a 
 
 banner 227 
 
 111. Robbers attacking a market-cart .... 233 
 
 142. A Landscape, with banditti 242 
 
 160. Infantry attacking Cavalry. A standard bearer gal- 
 loping over a wounded soldier .... 247 
 
 177. Peasants, with baggage, attacked by banditti . . 252 
 189. A Combat of Cavalry, &c, on the side of a steep hill 255 
 191. Voleurs de grands Ghemins. Robbers attacking three 
 
 travellers .... .... 256 
 
 204. Le Defile d 1 Equipage*. Soldiers conducting baggage- 
 waggons along the bank of a river .... 259 
 
 vol. i. 2c 
 
386 INDEX TO 
 
 No. Page 
 
 211. Banditti attacking loaded waggons .... 261 
 
 213. A Halt of Banditti 262 
 
 219. A Battle between infantry and cavalry, &c. . . 263 
 
 223. A squadron of horse, headed by their officer, &c. . 264 
 
 246. Soldiers attacking peasants in a village . . . 269 
 
 257. A town and church in flames, and soldiers with pri- 
 soners, &c. &c. . . . . . . .271 
 
 290. A Field of Battle : a group of four horsemen, one is on 
 
 a piebald charger . . . . . . 279 
 
 294. Banditti attacking a baggage-waggon . . . 281 
 
 324. Ravages of War. Prisoners kneeling before an officer ; 
 
 a soldier lugging a priest by the ear, &c. . . 290 
 
 325. A Field of Battle. Two wounded horses, and a soldier, 
 
 who has fallen from one of them. .... ib. 
 
 326. Pillage des Beitres. A woman and a child weeping 
 
 over a dead man ....... ib. 
 
 336. Guerre des Huguenots. Cavalry attacking infantry ; a 
 woman (with a child in her arms) and a priest are 
 flying from the danger ...... 294 
 
 345. U Embrasement du Moulin. Cavalry and infantry 
 
 engaged : a cottage and a windmill on fire . . 298 
 
 346. La Defaite des Sarrasins. A group of five soldiers ; a 
 
 wounded warrior on the ground, grasping his sword ib. 
 368. Devalisement d' Equipage. An attack upon two loaded 
 
 waggons ........ 306 
 
 377. Enlevement aVun Convoi. Cavalry attacking a convoy 
 
 with baggage-waggons ...... 309 
 
 387. Attaque de Troupes legeres. A soldier, without a hat, 
 
 riding up full gallop with a pistol to his adversary 313 
 395. La Foret dangereuse. A Winter Scene. Robbers 
 
 attacking travellers . . . . .316 
 
 402. Cavaliers en Maraude. Four horse-soldiers pursuing 
 
 peasantry . . . . . . . .317 
 
 408. Banditti attacking baggage- waggons . . . .319 
 
 409. Banditti attacking peasants with a loaded cart . . ib. 
 415. A Skirmish of Cavalry near a fortified place : a 
 
 wounded horse, with its rider dead . . .321 
 
PHILIP WOUWERMANS' WORKS. 387 
 
 No. Page 
 421 Choc de Cavalerie. Cavalry and a corps of infantry 
 
 attacking a troop of flying light-horse . . . 323 
 425. Infantry attacking a troop of flying cavalry . . 324 
 436. A spy taken prisoner, and brought before an officer, 
 
 and a company of soldiers ..... 328 
 439. Soldiers reposing in a church ..... 329 
 455. A Rencontre of Cavalry, and soldiers pillaging a town 333 
 461. A Conflict of Cavalry. A soldier (on a gray horse) in 
 combat with two others, one of whom has seized 
 him by the hair of the head ..... 335 
 466. March of an army with artillery and a baggage- waggon 337 
 475. A Charge of Cavalry : a dead horse and its rider in front 341 
 486. The Seat of War : a boy and two women imploring 
 mercy of five soldiers ; two men tied to a horse's 
 
 tail, &c . . .344 
 
 491. Rencontre of Cavalry. A standard-bearer (on a gray 
 horse, fallen back on its haunches) is defending 
 himself against a soldier with a pistol . . . 346 
 502. Banditti attacking a carriage on the high road . . 349 
 505. Rencontre of Cavalry near a castle. A man galloping 
 
 off, with a child up behind him .... 350 
 511. Two cavaliers fighting a duel . . . . .351 
 
 Camps, with Sutlers' Booths, Cavaliers, Soldiers, &c. &c. 
 
 42. Le Voyageur Allemand. Two horse soldiers, one has 
 
 a woman up behind him . . . . .215 
 
 46. La Buvette des Cavaliers. Four soldiers and a lady : 
 
 one of the former carries a flag . . . .216 
 
 52. An Encampment, with numerous figures and horses 
 
 Lormier 218 
 
 59. An Encampment, with Cavalry . . Ditto 219 
 64. A Camp, with soldiers, and a farrier at work Ditto ib. 
 73. Recreation Militaire. Several soldiers, and four 
 
 horses : a lady mounted ..... 222 
 88. Boys bathing, a dog drinking, and a beggar with a 
 
 wooden leg . . . . . . . . 227 
 
388 INDEX TO 
 
 No. Page 
 102. Tents, several figures, and three horses ; one is held by 
 
 a boy while its rider ties his shoe .... 230 
 
 112. La belle Laitiere. Four cavalry soldiers, one is caress- 
 ing a girl ........ 234 
 
 132. A Halt of Soldiers : four are playing at dice on a drum 239 
 139. Travellers, with waggons laden with baggage ; a woman 
 
 holding a child on a horse, &c. . . . 241 
 
 141. Soldiers at a sutler's booth. A trumpeter on horseback ib. 
 158. Coup de Pistolet. Five soldiers, one is firing a pistol, &c. 246 
 164. Three soldiers, one is blowing a trumpet, another con- 
 versing with a female ...... 248 
 
 169. Le Depart des Cavaliers. Three horses and several 
 
 soldiers ; one is on his knee, drinking a parting glass 249 
 178. Les Quartiers des Vivandiers. Cavalry and two 
 
 ladies, &c. ........ 252 
 
 254. An Encampment : cavalry, a beggar, &c. . . . 270 
 
 271. Soldiers at a sutler's booth : an officer mounting his 
 
 horse ; and a beggar 275 
 
 275. Four horses and soldiers, some of whom are gambling 276 
 305. Soldiers at a tent : one holds a restive kicking horse ; 
 
 a woman has let fall a basket of apples, &c. . . 284 
 313. Encampment, with numerous horses and figures . 287 
 318. A Halt of Cavaliers at a tent; one has a female up 
 
 behind him 288 
 
 333. Quartiers de Rafraichissement. Soldiers and others, 
 
 with six horses ....... 293 
 
 342. Gardes de Cavalerie. Seven horses, and soldiers near 
 
 some tents, and round a fire . . . . 297 
 
 366. Three cavalry soldiers at a sutler's booth ; a boy bathing 305 
 373. Three cavalry soldiers at a sutler's booth, with a jug 
 
 hung out as a sign 307 
 
 376. Three cavalry soldiers at a booth ; near the tent a man 
 
 sits on a basket, with his arm round a woman's waist 309 
 
 379. Halte Flamande. Four horse-soldiers at a tent, two 
 
 are dismounted . . . . ... 310 
 
 380. Halte de Cavalerie. A party of military, dismounted, 
 
 and warming themselves at a fire : a waggon 
 ascending a hill ....... ib. 
 
PHILIP WOUWERMANs' WORKS. 389 
 
 No. Page 
 381. Halte de Cavalerie. Four horse-soldiers at a tent, one 
 
 is getting his steed shod . . . . . .311 
 
 383. Reste d'Ar?nee decampee. Cavaliers at a tent, one is 
 
 seated on the ground, playing a fiddle, &c. &c. . ib. 
 392. Three cavaliers halting at a tent ; one is raising his 
 
 musket, as if shooting at something . . . 315 
 
 439. Soldiers reposing in a church ..... 329 
 
 447. A Sutler's Booth, with cavalry ; a cripple (without 
 
 legs) on a sledge . . . . . . . 331 
 
 459. Two cavaliers and a trumpeter at a booth; the latter 
 
 has dismounted, and is caressing a young woman . 334 
 463. Les Vivandiers. Three cavalry soldiers at a booth . 336 
 484. An Encampment. Boys bathing, a dog drinking, and 
 
 a beggar with a wooden leg . . . . .343 
 498. Two cavaliers at a sutler's booth : one has a gun slung 
 
 behind him ; his companion has dismounted, and a 
 
 boy is adjusting his steed's stirrup .... 348 
 499. Soldiers at a sutler's booth : one has dismounted and 
 stands by his steed ; another is drinking out of a 
 jug, while a woman holds his horse . . . ib. 
 506. Cavaliers at a sutler's booth. Soldiers gambling . 350 
 
 509. A halt of troops on an eminence : a party at cards, and 
 
 others reposing . . . . . . .351 
 
 514. Cavaliers at a sutler's booth. One is blowing a trumpet ; 
 near the front are a woman suckling her child, and 
 another with a basket of flowers .... 352 
 
 Farriers? Shops, and shoeing Horses. 
 
 17. A farrier shoeing the hind-foot of a horse, two men 
 
 assisting . . . . . . . . 207 
 
 25. A boy holding a white horse, while the smith shoes it 209 
 
 32. Le Travail du Marechal. A man holds the nose of a 
 
 horse, while the smith shoes its fore-leg . . .212 
 
 58. A Farrier's shop, with horses, &c. . . Lormier 219 
 
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 No. Page 
 64. A Camp, with a farrier at work . . Lormier 219 
 
 68. Eleven figures and six horses, near an old vaulted 
 
 building 220 
 
 69. Le Colombier du Marechal. A nock of sheep, and 
 
 several figures . .... ib. 
 
 83. A boy holding a horse, which two men are shoeing . 225 
 123. The driver of a post-waggon getting his horse's foot 
 
 examined ........ 237 
 
 156, La petite Forge du Marechal. A peasant getting a 
 
 white horse shod ; a child stands by, &c. . . 245 
 
 161. A boy holds a white horse, while two men shoe it; 
 
 two soldiers, &c. ... ... 247 
 
 162. A boy holding the nose of a horse, while the smith 
 
 shoes it, &c. &c. ....... ib. 
 
 168. A Farrier's Shop among rocks ; and shoeing an old 
 
 white horse, &c. ....... 249 
 
 185. A post-waggon and travellers; one is getting his steed 
 
 shod < . .254 
 
 269. Cavaliers and a lady, at a farrier's shop . . .274 
 
 287. A Farrier's Shop ; and a loaded cart in the distance . 279 
 
 288. Three cavaliers at a farrier's ; a woman with a child in 
 
 her lap, &c. ........ ib. 
 
 339. La Famille du Marechal. A farrier coming from a 
 
 cellar to shoe a horse ...... 296 
 
 353. La Grotte du Marechal. A farrier coming from a large 
 
 house, with a hammer and shoe for the fore-foot of a 
 
 horse 300 
 
 367. Three cavaliers halting at a farrier's shop, under a high 
 
 rock . 305 
 
 384. Retard de Chasse. Two huntsmen halting at a farrier's 312 
 393. Le Marechal de Campagne. Travellers at a farrier's 
 
 house ......... 315 
 
 401. V utile Precaution du Chevalier Espagnol. Travellers 
 
 at a farrier's shop . . . . . . .317 
 
 428. Le Marechal /errant. Four gentlemen halting at a 
 
 farrier's ........ 325 
 
PHILIP WOUWERMANS' WORKS. 391 
 
 No. Page 
 452. A peasant getting his horses (which he has taken out of 
 
 a cart) shod . • . . . . . . 333 
 
 515. A cavalier getting a white horse shod ; a lady and a 
 
 gentleman are with him ..... 352 
 
 Hunting, Hawking, and other Field Sports. 
 
 3. La Chasse a Vltalienne. Two ladies and a gentleman 
 
 in full gallop up a hill, with others, in pursuit of 
 
 a stag . . .201 
 
 4. Les Sang/ Hers forces. A company pursuing wild boars 202 
 
 5. A Rabbit Hunt and Fishing Party .... ib. 
 7. A Stag Hunt. The animal is pursued into the water ib. 
 
 10. A rendezvous of Huntsmen. A fine speckled horse, 
 
 on which a woman holds a child, &c. . . . 204 
 
 11. Five sportsmen refreshing at a cabaret ; one of them is 
 
 noticing the maid ...... ib. 
 
 12. A Hawking Party halting at a cabaret and fountain . 205 
 14. A Stag Hunt. A party pursuing two stags ; one of 
 
 which the dogs have caught .... 206 
 16. L'Arrivee des Chasseurs. Two ladies and a gentleman ; 
 
 the latter is presenting a hare to a lady on the steps 
 
 of a house ........ ib. 
 
 18. Une grande Chasse d VOiseau. In front is a lady 
 
 seated, and a gentleman handing her some fruit . 207 
 20. Sportsmen Hawking ...... 208 
 
 22. Les Adieux. A lady and two gentlemen ; the former 
 
 is taking leave of her child ..... ib. 
 
 23. A Hawking Party. A man watching the flight of a bird 209 
 29. A large party at a fountain . . . . .211 
 
 35. La Fontaine de Bacchus. A huntsman presenting a 
 
 hare to a lady . . . . . . .213 
 
 36. Depart pour la Chasse aux Chiens couchans. A party 
 
 with six horses ....... ib. 
 
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 INDEX TO 
 
 No. Page 
 45. La Fontaine du Dauphin. A lady on a white horse, 
 
 and a gentleman, &c. . . . . . .216 
 
 47. Partie de Ghasse pour le Vol. Seven gentlemen and 
 
 three ladies, &c. &c 217 
 
 48. A Stag Hunt. About twenty huntsmen in pursuit of 
 
 two stags . . . . . . ' . ib. 
 
 50. Huntsmen on the sea-shore . . . . .218 
 
 53. A Hawking Party ..... Lormier ib. 
 
 54. A Hunting Party refreshing . . . Ditto 219 
 
 55. A Party returning from the chase . . Ditto ib. 
 
 63. A Stag Hunt Ditto ib. 
 
 70. La Chasse au Gerf. A stag and a fawn rushing into 
 
 the water, followed by huntsmen and dogs . . 221 
 
 7 4. La Fontaine de Venus. A lady and two gentlemen ; a 
 
 horse laden with a stag ..... 222 
 
 75. Le Gonseil des Chasseurs. Five gentlemen and a lady, 
 
 and a running footman ..... 223 
 82. Two huntsmen ; guns and game lying on the ground, 
 
 a post-waggon near a cottage, &c. . . .225 
 87. A Village Festival. Two gentlemen and a lady at an inn 226 
 
 91. A huntsman on a white horse, and a man with a hawk ; 
 
 three men loading a horse with faggots . . 227 
 
 92. A man on horseback, and another dismounted, saluting 
 
 a lady 228 
 
 93. Two ladies and two gentlemen on horseback, near a 
 
 fountain, &c. ....... ib. 
 
 100. Nine gentlemen and a lady, hawking in an open country 230 
 
 116. La Guree du Gerf. Ten figures and four horses . 235 
 
 117. La Fontaine des Tritons. A lady and a gentleman 
 
 mounted, and a page serving them with wine . 236 
 
 120. A Hawking Party 237 
 
 122. A Return from the Chase . . . . ib. 
 137. A Halt of Huntsmen, with attendants and dogs . 241 
 144. A Hawking Party : a man on horseback watching the 
 
 flight of birds 242 
 
 146. Two cavaliers (one is dismounted), with attendants 
 
 and dogs ........ ib. 
 
PHILIP WOUWERMANS' WORKS. 
 
 393 
 
 No. Page 
 151. A gentleman on a white horse, with a hawk on his 
 
 hand, and a boy saluting him .... 243 
 
 153. La Marchande de Canards. Four sportsmen ; two of 
 them are dismounted, and one is caressing a woman 
 with ducks ........ 244 
 
 176. A lady on a gray horse, holding a brown one, while 
 
 the gentleman uncouples the dogs . . . .252 
 
 179. UAbreuvoir Hollandois. Four horses; one is mounted 
 
 by a gentleman with a hawk, &c. ; an old bridge . 253 
 186. Huntsmen near a wood. A lady seated, and two 
 
 gentlemen near her, &c. ..... 255 
 
 188. A numerous Hawking Party ..... ib. 
 
 190. A Halt of Huntsmen. One is seated, with his dogs 
 by his side, and two are standing : a lady on horse- 
 back is near a tree, &c. . . . . . .256 
 
 193. Huntsmen baiting at an inn ; one is paying the waiter 257 
 199. A Hawking Party ... ... 258 
 
 206. A Hawking Party 260 
 
 209. Le Retour de Chasse et Ouree. Eight figures, most of 
 whom have dismounted; an old gentleman in an 
 arm-chair, &c. . . . . . . .261 
 
 214. A numerous Hunting Party. Portraits of the Prince 
 
 and Princess of Orange, . . . . .262 
 
 215. Petite Chasse a VOiseau. A lady, seated on the 
 
 ground, and a gentleman presenting her some fruit . ib. 
 
 217. Huntsmen preparing for the Chase .... 263 
 
 218. Return from the Chase ib. 
 
 221. A sandy Plain. A gentleman on a white horse, with 
 
 a hawk on his hand, and a man with a basket . 264 
 
 222. Depart pour la Chasse. Two gentlemen conducting 
 
 two ladies to their steeds ..... ib. 
 
 228. Sportsmen returning from the chase . . . .266 
 
 229. A Stag Hunt. A large picture .... ib. 
 
 236. A Hawking Party 267 
 
 237. A Keturn from the Chase ib. 
 
 245. A Hawking Party 269 
 
 252. A Halt of Sportsmen 270 
 
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 No. Page 
 255. A Halt of Sportsmen. A lady and two gentlemen on 
 
 horseback ; a groom with a basket, &c. &c. . . 270 
 258. A Repose. A lady on a white horse, a gentleman 
 
 behind her doing something to his steed's saddle, 
 
 &c 272 
 
 263. A Hawking Party halting at a Cabaret; a coach 
 
 drawn by gray horses, &c. . . . . .273 
 
 268. A Landscape, with a sportsman on a white horse . 274 
 
 273. A lady, seated, conversing with a sportsman, 
 
 &c. &c. .275 
 
 274. A Halt. A lady, in blue, seated on the ground, and 
 
 a gentleman presenting her a cup of wine . . ib. 
 283. Three gentlemen (with attendants) hawking in an 
 
 open flat country . . . . . . .277 
 
 297. Ladies and gentlemen (on horseback) passing through 
 
 a stream, hawking ...... 282 
 
 298. Companion. A hawking party, in an open country . ib. 
 306. A large party returned from the chase ; a huntsman 
 
 paunching a stag, &c. ...... 284 
 
 317. Sportsmen halting at a fountain, adorned with a satyr; 
 
 five horses ........ 287 
 
 322. A Stag Hunt. A huntsman thrown from his horse 
 
 into a river ........ 289 
 
 327. Depart pour la Chasse au Vol. Five gentlemen and a 
 
 lady, &c. &c 291 
 
 328. La Chasse aux Canards. A man, near a pond, shoot- 
 
 ing at ducks, &c. ....... ib. 
 
 330. La Buvette des Chasseurs. A lady and three gentle- 
 men halting at a country mansion .... 292 
 
 334. La Chasse aux Eperviers. Two ladies and two gentle- 
 men, with horses, attendants, and dogs, in front of 
 a mansion ........ 294 
 
 347. Les Chasseurs sortant de la Foret. A man on horse- 
 
 back, and a little boy getting up behind him, &c. . 298 
 
 348. Le Bouffon des Chasseurs. A large party of ladies and 
 
 gentlemen assembled near a mansion ; a dwarf 
 making grimaces, &c. . . . . . 299 
 
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 No. Page 
 351. U 'Accident du Chasseur. A huntsman's horse plunged 
 
 head-foremost into a river ..... 300 
 
 352. La Fontaine de Neptune. Two ladies and two gentle- 
 men, on horseback, going out hawking . • . . ib. 
 
 355. La Buvette des Dames. A gentleman (on a piebald 
 horse) blowing a horn ; a cavalier assisting a lady to 
 dismount, &c. ...... 301 
 
 357. Depart pour la Chasse a VOiseau. Eight figures and 
 
 three horses ; a gentleman embracing a lady, &c. . 302 
 
 361. Petite Meute de Chiens. A hunting party, with a pack 
 
 of hounds 303 
 
 362. Petite Partie de Chasse. A gentleman and a lady on 
 
 horseback, and another gentleman arriving full gal- 
 lop over a bridge ....... 304 
 
 365. A Halt of Sportsmen, near a fountain decorated with 
 
 an eagle ........ 305 
 
 382. Two ladies and three gentlemen at a mansion, with a 
 
 fountain under the steps . . . . . 311 
 
 384. Retard de Chasse. Two gentlemen at a farrier's shop, 
 
 getting a shoe put on the hind foot of a horse . 312 
 
 388. Cabaretier des Chasseurs. Three sportsmen at a 
 
 country inn . . . . . . . .313 
 
 406. Huntsmen reposing ; a peasant chopping wood, &c. . 318 
 
 413. A Halt of a Hunting Party. A lady in blue, with a 
 
 hawk on her hand, on a gray palfrey, with a little 
 
 dog up behind her, &c. ...... 320 
 
 414. A Hawking Party. A Lady and three gentlemen ; two 
 
 are reposing ........ 321 
 
 423. Huntsmen halting on a hill. A man on foot, with a 
 
 long staff 324 
 
 429. A party of five sportsmen, preceded by three other 
 
 figures, near a river . . . . . .326 
 
 430. Le Pot au Lait. A Hawking Party. Tne horse of 
 
 one of them is frightened by a man whipping his 
 horse, drawing a loaded waggon. A woman with a 
 can, and another with a basket of eggs, have fallen 
 in the road ........ ib. 
 
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 INDEX TO 
 
 No. Page 
 435. A hilly Landscape, with gentlemen coursing, 
 
 shooting, &c. &c. ....... 327 
 
 442. A sportsman watering his horse, and another firing at 
 
 a bird ......... 330 
 
 445. Arrival of a hunting party at a mansion . . . 331 
 
 446. Halt of Sportsmen on a hill. One stands by the side 
 
 of his steed ........ ib. 
 
 448. Huntsmen reposiug. Two women and three men on 
 
 the banks of a river ... . 332 
 
 449. A Stag Hunt. Four gentlemen and a lady ; a bridge 
 over a rapid stream ...... ib. 
 
 460. A Hawking Party assembled at a country mansion . 335 
 
 467. A Ditto. A dog is jumping against a gentleman, who 
 
 holds a dapbled gray horse . . . . .337 
 
 468. A Rendez-vous de Chasse. A huntsman holding a white 
 
 horse with a cropped tail ..... 338 
 471. A Hawking Party, in a large Landscape . . . 339 
 473. A Halt of a Hunting Party and some Travellers at an 
 Inn. A fine prancing roan horse ; a lady on a bay 
 one, &c. : large animals . . . Van Loone ib. 
 
 476. A Stag Hunt, in a large Landscape .... 341 
 
 477. A Stag Hunt. A company in pursuit of two stags . ib. 
 
 478. A Hawking Party. A gentleman about to mount a 
 
 gray horse ; a boy holding two greyhounds . . ib. 
 
 481. A Hawking Party. A gentleman (dismounted from a 
 
 gray horse) throwing the lure to the hawks . .342 
 
 482. A Party in pursuit of two Stags. A gentleman on a 
 brown horse, with a lady up behind him . . . 342 
 
 487. Halt of a Hunting Party. A gentleman handing along 
 
 a lady ; two horses feeding at a trough, &c. . . 344 
 
 488. Halt at a Country Inn. A lady, in scarlet, with a little 
 
 dog up behind her 345 
 
 490. A Halt of Sportsmen and Travellers. A gentleman, 
 in scarlet, dismounted from a piebald horse ; a 
 woman at a well, &c. ...... 346 
 
 507. A gentleman watering his steed ; another (on horse- 
 back) with a lady, and a youth carrying a hawk on 
 his hand ........ 351 
 
PHILIP WOUWERMANS' WORKS. 
 
 397 
 
 No. Page 
 
 512. A Hunting Party halting at a fountain, at which a 
 
 woman is dipping water ..... 352 
 
 513. A Hunting Party assembled in front of a mansion; a 
 
 coach (drawn by four horses) has started in advance ib. 
 
 520. La Chasse au Heron. A party hawking . . . 353 
 
 Horse Fairs, breaking and exercising Horses. 
 
 13. Le grand Marche aux Chevaux. A man on a prancing 
 horse, followed by another with a whip, showing off 
 the animal ........ 205 
 
 26. La petite Foire aux Chevaux. Four horses round a 
 
 trough, &c. ........ 210 
 
 38. Cavaliers du Manege. A groom holding a white horse ; 
 
 a coach and six, &c. . . . . . .214 
 
 60. Un Manege. Exercising Horses . . Lormier 219 
 
 61. A Ditto. A woman selling cakes . . Ditto ib. 
 97. A man on a restive horse ; some boys frightened . 229 
 
 105. La Manege. Gentlemen trying their horses; boys 
 
 setting two dogs to fight, &c. . . . . .231 
 
 106. Les Mareliands de Chevaux. A dealer examining the 
 
 fore foot of a white horse, on which a man is 
 
 mounted, and two gentlemen looking on . . . 232 
 
 113. Thirty horses, and one hundred and fifty figures . 234 
 
 114. Ten horses, and forty figures ..... 235 
 127. A rider breaking in a young horse .... 238 
 
 166. Un Manege. Grooms exercising three horses . . 248 
 
 167. The same subject 249 
 
 227. Three horses in the centre ; a man is stooping under 
 
 the head of a piebald to tie his shoe, &c. . . 265 
 266. A Horse Fair, in a large public place . . .274 
 
 285. Peasants righting in front of a house ; in the distance 
 
 are stalls, and a fair ...... 278 
 
 286. A fair. A jockey with a whip, and a cavalier bargain- 
 
 ing for a gray horse ...... ib. 
 
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 INDEX TO 
 
 No. Page 
 289. A Horse Fair. A jockey on a prancing white horse, 
 
 which two gentlemen are viewing . . . .279 
 338. Les Maquignons a la Foire. A boy on a galloping 
 
 horse, and two boys hallooing behind him . . 295 
 
 341. VAcademie du Manege. Grooms breaking in horses 296 
 343. Le Marchand de Mithridate. Numerous figures at a 
 
 fair. A quack doctor 297 
 
 359. UEcuyer du Manege. A horse in full gallop, near a 
 
 leaping-bar ; the rider is in the act of giving him a 
 
 cut with the whip, &c. &c. ..... 303 
 
 363. Un Manege. A cavalier, on a spirited gray horse, 
 
 riding it round a post ...... 304 
 
 372. A horse fastened to a post, and a man on his back, 
 
 with other horses and figures j a high rock, with an 
 
 archway under it ...... 307 
 
 407. Le Manege. A groom on a kicking horse, near a 
 
 post, and others . . . . . . .319 
 
 410. Un Manege. A gentleman on a white horse, and a 
 
 groom breaking in a restive one .... 320 
 416. A Horse Fair. Several dealers, and five horses j two 
 
 women and three children on the right side . .321 
 422. A man exercising a horse round a post j a coach, drawn 
 
 by eight horses, &c. ...... 323 
 
 450. A groom on a kicking horse, near a large tree ; a 
 
 woman letting fall her basket of apples, &c. . . 332 
 454. A man in blue, on a dappled-gray horse ; a man 
 
 teaching a horse to leap, &c. ..... 333 
 
 465. A man holding a stallion, near a stable, and other 
 
 figures, &c. ........ 336 
 
 470. A Horse Fair. On the right are five children, with 
 
 drums and trumpets ; and a goat drawing a cart 
 
 with a child in it . . . . . . . 339 
 
 495. Le Manege. A gentleman watching the paces of a horse 348 
 
 496. A groom riding a horse round a post, and a boy 
 
 whipping it on . . . . . ib. 
 
 504. A Horse Fair. Jockeys and others, bargaining for 
 
 horses ; boys in the water, &c. .... 350 
 
PHILIP WOUWERMANS' WORKS. 
 
 399 
 
 Halts of Travellers at Inns, and on the Road. 
 
 No. Page 
 28. Cavaliers at the door of a country inn . . .211 
 
 30. Accident de Voyage. Three travellers halting, to 
 
 repair a pack-saddle ...... ih. 
 
 31. Le Voyageur altere. A traveller, on horseback, drink- 
 
 ing out of a jug, &c. ...... ih. 
 
 33. La Diligence Hollandoise. A post-waggon and pair, 
 
 with travellers, &c. . . . . . .212 
 
 44. A man on horseback, with a glass of wine ; and a 
 
 beggar-woman . . . . . . .216 
 
 83. A boy pouring out a glass of liquor for a traveller : a 
 
 boy holding a horse, &c. ..... 225 
 
 92. A man on horseback, and another dismounted, saluting 
 
 a lady 228 
 
 94. A boy feeding two horses, attached to a post-waggon ; 
 
 and a man on an ass . . . . . . ih. 
 
 95. Among a group of figures is a gentleman holding his 
 
 steed : a waggon, loaded with hay, is a little way off ih. 
 107. A gentleman dismounted from a horse, which a man 
 
 is feeding ; boys bathing, and men watering horses . 232 
 
 125. Travellers refreshing at an inn ; small figures . . 238 
 
 126. Travellers on the brow of a hill, at an inn . . ih. 
 131. Travellers halting at an inn . . . . 239 
 143. A rocky cave ; three horses, and men, women, and 
 
 children ........ 242 
 
 146. Two cavaliers (one of them dismounted) with atten- 
 dants and dogs ....... ih. 
 
 155. A man feeding a horse, a woman and child, another 
 
 man holding a horse, and a woman at a window . 245 
 
 170. Three cavaliers on horseback, and a boy handing them 
 
 wine ......... 250 
 
 224. Two cavaliers : one has dismounted, and is caressing 
 
 a girl at a well ....... 265 
 
 232. Travellers at an inn. A man (on his knees) giving a 
 
 horse water in a pail, &c. . . . . .266 
 
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 INDEX TO 
 
 No. Page 
 233. Several travellers : two have dismounted, the others 
 
 are watering their horses in a river . . . 267 
 238. A restive horse, and groups of figures at an inn . . ib. 
 262. Two travellers, seated ; a man on a gray horse, and 
 
 another on a prancing charger . . . .273 
 264. A gray horse feeding out of a basket, and a brown 
 
 one laden with baggage, &c. . . . . ib. 
 276. A Halt of Travellers 276 
 
 300. A lady on horseback, and other figures, halting at an 
 
 inn, &c 283 
 
 301. A lady on a chestnut horse, and a gentleman on a bay 
 
 one, under an archway ...... ib. 
 
 304. Travellers halting under a rocky hill : a group of gipsies ib, 
 
 308. Two cavaliers, one has dismounted from a gray horse ; 
 
 a white spaniel in front, lapping in a stream, &c. . 285 
 
 309. Three gentlemen, stopping at a thatched house to bait 
 
 their horses ........ 286 
 
 349. Les Boliemiens. Three gentlemen halting at an inn, a 
 
 company of gipsies, &c. &c. . . . . .299 
 
 364. An Inn. A lady and two gentlemen on horseback, a 
 
 horse and cart arriving, &c. ..... 305 
 
 371. Le Repos des Voyageurs. Two gentlemen and a lady 
 
 at a cottage; one of the former has an empty glass 
 
 in his hand 306 
 
 385. Garde avance de Hulans. A man on horseback, and 
 
 another on foot, with a gun on his shoulder, three 
 
 others arriving, &c. . . . . . .312 
 
 389. Halte Espagnole. Travellers halting at a tent . .314 
 
 390. Gipsies under a tent ; a villager giving a man on horse- 
 
 back a glass of wine . . . . . . ib. 
 
 391. Les Relais Flamands. A thatched house, three horses 
 
 feeding at a trough, and a man with a basket of 
 
 provender ........ ib. 
 
 396. Les Voituriers. Travellers, with horses and a cart, 
 
 halting at an inn . . . . . . .316 
 
 412. A gray horse in front, a brown one lying down, a 
 
 woman with a child, &c. ..... 320 
 
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 401 
 
 No. Page 
 
 456. A gray horse and a bay one, and travellers reposing 
 
 near them ........ 334 
 
 469. A lady and two gentlemen halting at an inn, &c. ; in 
 front are two dogs quarrelling, and a boy lifting up 
 a frightened child 338 
 
 472. Three travellers at an inn, and a beggar-woman with 
 
 a child in her arms 339 
 
 474. A post-waggon and travellers at an inn ; a boy and a 
 
 girl playing with a goat ...... 340 
 
 494. Two horsemen ; one has dismounted, to adjust his 
 
 stirrup, &c. ........ 347 
 
 497. A Cavern, in which are a gray horse and a man . 348 
 
 500. Le Preparatif pour le Marche. Three women and a 
 
 man, the latter is leading a horse from the stable . 349 
 
 508. Travellers reposing ; a man holding the reins of two 
 horses ; a peasant leaning on the back of an ox, 
 attached to a plough, &c. . . . . .351 
 
 516. Travellers, with laden horses, baiting at an inn . . 352 
 
 519. A Cavern. A white horse harnessed ; a brown one 
 laden ; a man sleeping on the ground, and another 
 bringing provender ...... 353 
 
 522. An Inn. A lady on a bay horse, and a gentleman dis- 
 mounted from a gray, which is held by a boy who 
 is caressing the dogs ...... 354 
 
 Historical and Fancy Subjects, in Landscapes. 
 
 6. Saint Martin dividing his cloak with a beggar . . 202 
 
 21. Elisha mocked by children 208 
 
 24 & 65. Angels appearing to the Shepherds . . 219 & 209 
 
 39. Mount Calvary 214 
 
 66. Pyramus and Thisbe .... Lormier 220 
 
 84. A Soldier, on a white horse, conquering Vice . . 226 
 
 85. A similar allegory ....... ib. 
 
 118. La Course a la Bague. Villagers at a provincial game 236 
 
 vol. i. 2d 
 
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 INDEX TO 
 
 No. Page 
 130. La Course de Hareng. Villagers assembled to catch 
 
 at a Herring, suspended across a road . . . 238 
 136. Holy Family, in a Landscape . . . . .240 
 
 163. Pyramus and Thisbe 248 
 
 173. Parading the Prize Ox 251 
 
 183. A Vegetable and Poultry Market : numerous figures . 254 
 
 230. St. George vanquishing the Dragon .... 266 
 
 280. Louis XIII. reviewing his troops in the Tuilleries . 277 
 
 282. Archers shooting at a bird on a pole .... ib. 
 323. St. Hubert, on one knee, before a stag, with a crucifix 
 
 between its antlers. A fine gray horse and dogs . 289 
 332. Predication de St. Jean Baptiste. St. John preaching 
 
 to a multitude of people ..... 293 
 356. La Cliarite des Capucins. Monks distributing soup to 
 
 the poor 302 
 
 374. Course de Bague Flamande. Peasants on horseback, 
 
 with long spears, galloping at a ring . . . 308 
 
 436. A Spy taken prisoner, and brought before some soldiers 328 
 
 438. The destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah . . . 329 
 
 440. An earthen crock, with lighted candles round the rim ib. 
 
 464. A butcher at his shop, &c. &c 336 
 
 Landscapes, with Figures and Horses. 
 
 8. La Cascade. A loaded waggon, with five horses, de- 
 scending a hill ....... 203 
 
 43. A man, on a black horse, leading a white one to water 216 
 51. Les Buclierons. A Winter Scene : two men cutting 
 
 wood, and loading two horses . . . .218 
 
 62. A Landscape, with figures, and horses baiting . . 219 
 67. Numerous peasants at tennis-ball (kaatesspelt) . . 220 
 71. Occupations Champetres. Fourteen figures, on a road, 
 
 loading horses with faggots . . . .221 
 
 77. Le Retour du Marche. A horse and cart arriving, in 
 
 which are a woman with poultry . . . .224 
 
PHILIP WOUWERMANS' WORKS. 403 
 
 No. Page 
 78. Les Nageurs. Eight boys bathing, and four men 
 
 watering horses ....... 224 
 
 81. An old Castle. Boys bathing, a man watering a horse, 
 
 washerwomen, &c. . . . . . 2 2 5 
 
 87. A Village Festival. A man playing the bagpipe . 226 
 
 88. Boys bathing, a wooden-legged beggar, and an encamp- 
 
 ment ......... 227 
 
 90. A loaded cart, with two horses; a woman, with a 
 
 bundle on her head, &c. . . . . ib. 
 
 91. Three men, loading a horse with faggots . . . ib. 
 96. Travellers and a cart on a hill, and others fording a 
 
 stream at its side . . . . . . . 228 
 
 98. The interior of a grotto. A lady and gentleman look- 
 
 ing at an antique vase . . . . . .229 
 
 99. An ass, on the brow of a hill, &c. .... ib. 
 101. Harvesters taking their repast ; a gray horse and an ass 230 
 
 103. A boy, with a dog by his side, holding a gray horse . 231 
 
 104. Two gentlemen watering their steeds in a river wind- 
 
 ing through a valley ; a man passing over a wooden 
 bridge in front, &c. ...... ib. 
 
 108. A Winter Scene. An old wall covered with snow . 233 
 
 109. Les Travaux Champetres. A man on horseback, and 
 
 two dogs ; another man watering his steed in front ; 
 
 a hilly view ........ ib. 
 
 110. A groom holding a horse, which a lady is about to 
 
 mount, and other figures ..... ib. 
 115. A Karmesse, or Village Fete. Thirty-seven figures . 235 
 
 118. La Course de la Bague. Villagers at some provincial 
 
 game ......... 236 
 
 119. La OJiarrette embourbee. Waggons on a rough road 237 
 124. Boys bathing ........ 238 
 
 128. Two men on horseback ; a man, a woman, and a child 
 
 on foot ; two dogs, &c. . . . . ib. 
 
 129. A Winter Scene. A man on horseback, another on foot ib. 
 
 130. La Course de Hareng. Numerous peasants assembled 
 
 to run at a herring, suspended to a cord . . ib. 
 
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 No. Page 
 134. A man loading a gray horse with faggots, a woman 
 
 and child 240 
 
 138. Boys bathing, a man watering two horses, and a group 
 
 of figures . . . . . . . .241 
 
 1 40. A peasant caressing a girl at a well, a boy with an ass, 
 
 and one on horseback ...... ib. 
 
 145. A man and a woman on horseback, and a man on foot, 
 
 with a dog 242 
 
 147. A sandy Soil. Peasants shooting at a target . . ib. 
 
 148. Two men loading a cart, with boughs, &c. . . 243 
 
 149. A lady in a yellow robe, a gentleman on horseback, and 
 
 a beggar-woman ....... ib. 
 
 152. Three horses tied to trees \ and beyond are three others 
 
 with riders . . . . . 244 
 157. A boy on a plank bridge; two men tishing ; a man 
 
 watering a horse ; and two boys angling . . 246 
 
 159. A man on horseback, bestowing charity on a pilgrim . 247 
 
 165. A man on a gray horse ...... 248 
 
 172. UAbreuvoir. Grooms watering eight horses, &c. &c. 250 
 
 174. Two gray horses grazing, and a brown one cropping 
 
 boughs, &c. . . . . . . . .251 
 
 175. Wood-cutters lading an ass with faggots . . . 252 
 
 179. UAbreuvoir Hollandois. Four gentlemen watering 
 
 their horses near a bridge . . • . . 253 
 
 180. Two men reposing, a horse lying down, and a man, 
 
 accompanied by a dog, passing a bridge . . . ib. 
 
 181. A wood-cutter loading a horse, and six other ligures . ib. 
 
 182. A Winter Scene on a Canal. Some figures at a 
 
 fire, &c. &c. ........ 254 
 
 187. Haerlem Sand Hills. A man and a woman with pack- 
 ages, &c 255 
 
 192. A man leading a horse, another on horseback, with a 
 
 boy by his side, &c * . 256 
 
 194. A Waterfall. Two travellers halting . . .257 
 
 195. A lady on a white horse, a huntsman, and a boy lead- 
 
 ing a laden horse ....... ib. 
 
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 No. Page 
 
 196. Two gentlemen ; one has dismounted from a white 
 
 horse to arrange the stirrup ..... 257 
 
 197. Two horses, detached from a cart, and three figures; a 
 
 woman with a child ...... 258 
 
 198. La Boliemienne. A woman, with a child at her back 
 
 and leading another, fording a stream ; a man on 
 horseback, and four others . . . . ib. 
 
 200. A boy holding a roan horse, while the rider caresses a 
 
 milk girl ........ ib. 
 
 201. An old white horse, harnessed ; a woman with a child; 
 
 and a man asleep ....... 259 
 
 202. La Barraque de Peeheurs. Figures and horses, and a 
 
 company of gipsies . . . . . ib. 
 
 203. Two cavaliers mounted, speaking to a woman with a 
 
 child on her back ; a company of gipsies, &c. . ib. 
 205. La Blanchisseuse Flamande. A woman folding up 
 linen on a bank, and a man, with a horse, waiting 
 to receive it . . . . . . . . 260 
 
 207. A beautiful small Landscape . . . . .261 
 
 208. A number of figures and horses . ' . . ib. 
 210. A watering place, with three figures and two horses . ib. 
 212. A small Landscape, with horses and figures . . 262 
 216. Harvest people at play on the ground, &c. . . 263 
 220. Le Passage aux Sables. Figures, horses, and a hay 
 
 cart ......... ib. 
 
 225. Numerous horses and figures . . . . . 265 
 
 234. Figures and horses . . . . . . .267 
 
 235. The Companion ib. 
 
 239. A gipsy woman, with two children, telling a lady her 
 
 fortune . . . . . . . . 268 
 
 240. Horses watering ....... ib. 
 
 241. A Winter Scene, during a fall of snow. Cottages and 
 
 a wooden bridge ....... ib. 
 
 242. Le Port Drapeau. Three cavalry watering their horses 
 
 near a bridge ....... ib. 
 
 243. Figures and horses ....... ib. 
 
 244. Same subject ........ 269 
 
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 INDEX TO 
 
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 247. A Landscape, with a bridge 269 
 
 248. A small Landscape ; with a man, a horse, and a dog . ib. 
 
 249. Numerous figures assembled to enjoy some favourite 
 
 game ib. 
 
 250. Figures and horses, &c. &c. . . . . ib. 
 
 251. A Cascade. Three cavaliers, two horses, and a dog . 270 
 256. A Hay Field ; with waggons and haymakers, &c. &c. 271 
 
 259. A lady and gentleman on horseback, two dogs, a 
 
 beggar, &c. . . . . . . . 272 
 
 260. A gentleman, dismounted, neara bridge ; two dogs, &c. ib. 
 
 261. A peasant loading a waggon, and a boy asleep near it 273 
 265. A man on horseback saluting some travellers reposing ib. 
 270. A cart, with peasants in it ; and others on foot, pass- 
 ing a ford ........ 274 
 
 272. Peasants going to market ..... 275 
 
 278. A Fair, near the castle of Bentheim .... 276 
 
 281. Peasants, on the bank of a river, unloading a waggon, &c. 277 
 
 282. Archers shooting at a bird, fixed on a pole . . ib. 
 285. Peasants fighting in front of an inn ; in the distance 
 
 are booths ........ 278 
 
 292. Horses and figures . . . Mr. Knight's sale 280 
 
 293. A similar subject .... Ditto 281 
 299. A gray horse, lying down between two bay horses, in 
 
 a meadow ........ 283 
 
 302. A dismounted traveller near a little cascade ; a shep- 
 
 herd and sheep ....... ib. 
 
 303. Fishermen casting their nets ; a piebald horse saddled, 
 
 &c. &c. . . . . . . ib. 
 
 307. Three gentlemen, two are on horseback ; and a man 
 
 driving a horse up a bank, to pull a net on shore . 285 
 
 311. A loaded cart, with a boy in it, drawn by a gray horse, 
 
 &c. &c. 286 
 
 312. Horsemen on a road ...... ib. 
 
 314. A gentleman on a brown horse, with a lady on foot ; 
 
 a boy holding a gray horse ; close to the side are three 
 
 children feeding poultry ..... 287 
 
 315. A View on a Canal in winter . . . . ib. 
 
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 No. Page 
 
 319. Seven gipsies, with their infants ; a man on horseback; 
 
 a group of six figures ; and a woman on horseback, 
 with a child behind her 288 
 
 320. A River. A cart and two horses, one is a piebald, 
 
 unharnessed ........ ib. 
 
 321. A River. A man watering two cart-horses j the cart 
 
 stands on the bank, with a woman and a child 
 
 in it 289 
 
 331. Les Baigneurs. A man on horseback, a wooden- 
 legged beggar, boys bathing, &c. .... 292 
 
 335. Le Passage de VEau. A cascade, which a woman, with 
 a child at her back, is crossing, accompanied by a 
 dog, and preceded by a man ..... 294 
 
 340. IJAbreuvoir des Chasseurs. A lofty bridge, which a 
 woman, with a bundle on her head and a child by 
 her side, is passing ; four gentlemen and a lady de- 
 scending a bank to water their steeds . . . 296 
 
 344. Le petit Pont de Bois. A cottage ; near it are two 
 
 figures and a flock of sheep ..... 297 
 
 350. La Cliaumiere. A cottage ; on a road near it are two 
 men with horses ; a woman seated with a distaff, a 
 dog by her side, &c. ...... 299 
 
 354. Les Marchands Forains. Figures and three horses on 
 
 a hill, one is laden with goods . . . .301 
 
 358. La Grotte de VAbreuvoir. Two gentlemen on horse- 
 back, one has a hawk, the other is descending the 
 bank of a river ; a fisherman and three boys . . 302 
 
 360. VAbreuvoir Flamand. A man on horseback, with a 
 woman up behind him, watering his steed, and many 
 others, &c. ........ 303 
 
 369. Entree oV Abreuvoir. A man on a dark horse, leading 
 
 a prancing white one ; another man on horseback, 
 
 and an old man lifting up a boy .... 306 
 
 370. Vue de Hollande. A large expanse of water, crossed 
 
 by an old bridge ....... ib. 
 
 374. Course de Bague Flamande. Peasants on horseback, 
 
 with spears in their hands, galloping at a ring . 308 
 
 375. Peasants loading a cart, &c. &c, going to market ib. 
 
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 No. Page 
 378. Grooms watering horses, boys bathing, and figures on 
 
 an old bridge ....... 309 
 
 386. Les Voyageurs. A man on horseback, and another 
 
 leading his steed through a river . . . .313 
 394. La Ruine. Two boys : one leading a fine horse . 315 
 
 397. La petite Fermiere. A woman milking a goat, &c. . 316 
 
 398. Le Pare au Cerf. A stag, two fawns, and two hares . ib. 
 
 399. A gentleman on horseback : a portrait of M. Moelman 317 
 
 400. La Famille du Bucheron. Peasants lading horses with 
 
 wood ......... ib. 
 
 403. La Soiree cVEte. Boys bathing, a woman washing 
 
 linen, horses, &c. . . . . . . .318 
 
 404. La MatinAe du Printemps. A man on horseback, and 
 
 other figures, at a cottage; a man with nets, and 
 
 a boy and a dog going towards a river . . . ib. 
 
 405. A river running between high hills ; a man and a dog 
 
 on a plank, &c. ....... ib. 
 
 411. Two gentlemen watering their horses, boys bathing, 
 
 and others fishing ....... 320 
 
 417. A woman holding a child on a horse ; boys bathing, 
 
 and near the front is a woman seated, with a child 
 
 in her lap ........ 322 
 
 418. Grooms watering horses, boys bathing, a man with a 
 
 dip net, &c ib. 
 
 419. Four men with horses, two are in a river; an old 
 
 bridge, &c. &c . . 323 
 
 420. Les Foins. A hay-cart, with two horses ; a man on 
 
 horseback, with a woman up behind him, &c. &c. . ib. 
 
 426. A higgler feeding his horse, which he has taken out of 
 
 a cart, in which is seated a woman with a child . 325 
 
 427. Peasants mowing. Two men, one is drinking out of a 
 
 pitcher ......... ib. 
 
 431. A group of gipsies, one is telling a man his fortune ; 
 
 a horse loaded with rushes, &c. .... 326 
 
 432. Figures reaping ; a cart laden ; a woman, seated, with 
 
 a child, &c. ........ ib. 
 
 433. A high sandy bank, with a fence at its side ; and two 
 
 men with sticks ....... 327 
 
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 No. Page 
 
 434. A poor family, with an ass laden with panniers ; and 
 
 a gentleman on a gray horse ..... 327 
 
 435. Gentlemen hunting, coursing, shooting, driving, and 
 
 angling ........ ib. 
 
 451. A Landscape, embellished with small figures . . 332 
 453. A groom on a bay horse, leading a kicking gray one 
 
 to water . . . . . . . . 333 
 
 457. View over a barren heath, with horses and figures . 334 
 
 458. A man holding a white horse, while its rider pays 
 
 attention to a young woman . . . . ib. 
 462. A lady and a gentleman fording a stream . . . 335 
 
 479. A lady and a gentleman on horseback, and a beggar- 
 
 boy at their side, near a river .... 342 
 
 480. A woman (with a child in her lap) seated near a rustic 
 
 hovel, and a boy and a girl playing at a puddle . ib. 
 485. A View of Sand Hills. Men angling, boys bathing, 
 
 and a man with dogs . . . . . .343 
 
 492. A bay and a roan horse, standing in front ; a woman 
 
 with a basket, a man with a stick, and a stone bridge 347 
 
 493. A cavalier, wearing a hat and feathers, on a bay horse ib. 
 501. A man, on a bridge, looking at boys bathing in the 
 
 river ; a man on horseback, and another on foot . 349 
 
 517. A Flat Scene. A rustic bridge over a rivulet; a 
 
 gentleman on horseback : and at a little distance is 
 
 a coach . . . . . . . 353 
 
 518. A gentleman on a brown horse, followed by another 
 
 on a white one ; and a party of travellers reposing . ib. 
 521. Two old horses in front ; two women, seated, a man 
 
 standing by them ; and a loaded hay-cart . . 354 
 
 Interiors of Remises, or Stables. 
 
 9. VEcurie. A boy holding a white horse, whilst its 
 
 rider pulls up his boots ...... 203 
 
 vol. i. 2 E 
 
410 
 
 INDEX TO 
 
 No. Page 
 37. VEcurie Hollandoue. Six horses, ten figures, two 
 
 boys with a goat, &c. . . . . . .213 
 
 49. A Stable. Nine figures, one of whom is paying the 
 
 stable-boy . . . . . . . .217 
 
 72. TJEcurie de la Poste. Six horses ; a gentleman 
 
 galloping out of the stable, &c. . . . .221 
 121. Le Qui de Jatte. Cavaliers, with their steeds, refreshing 237 
 133. La petite Emrie. Six horses, three are held by grooms 239 
 171. A large Company. A boy riding a goat, another boy 
 
 setting a dog at him, and a girl with a kid . . 250 
 184. A man caressing a girl at a well ; and a child playing 
 
 with a dog ........ 254 
 
 231. Poste Pres d'Anvers. Four horses: a gray one has a 
 
 scarlet saddle, and its rider is tieing his shoe-string . 266 
 253. Figures and horses . . . . . . .270 
 
 267. A cavalier and a lady ; a coach and pair entering, &c. 274 
 279. A Stable, with horses and figures .... 277 
 
 284. Two brown horses and a gray one ; two waggons, with 
 
 horses, entering, &c. ...... ib. 
 
 291. A cavalier holding a bay horse, another on a white 
 
 one, and two cocks fighting ..... 280 
 296. L'Ecurie Flamande. A boy holding a gray horse, and 
 
 a brown one drinking out of a pail . . . .281 
 316. A lady, dismounted ; a cavalier fastening on his spur ; 
 
 and a boy holding a white horse .... 287 
 337. Le Vin de VEtrier. A lady and four gentlemen ; one 
 
 of the latter is holding up a glass of wine to the light 295 
 441. A boy on a white horse, and a man holding the reins, 
 
 and whipping it ...... 329 
 
 443. A Stable, with two entrances; at one of which a 
 
 coach and pair are coming in, and near the other 
 
 are two horses and a man, &c. .... 330 
 
 444. A boy holding a gray horse, and touching his cap to a 
 
 gentleman on a bay one . . . . ib. 
 
PHILIP WOUWERMANS' WORKS. 411 
 
 Views on the Sea-shore, and Sea-ports. 
 
 No. Page 
 19. Le Port au Foin. A boat laden with hay, and a 
 
 waggon near, also laden ...... 208 
 
 34. Port de Mer. An old tower ; men gambling : a 
 
 cavalier and a lady, &c. . . . . 212 
 
 41. La Cliasse-mart'e Allemande. A man and a boy, with 
 
 fish; two horses, &c. . . . . . .215 
 
 56. Figures and horses, and a river with boats . . 219 
 135. Unloading a cart; two horses (one is lying down) ; a 
 
 man asleep, &c. ....... 240 
 
 150. A View: looking out seaward during a fresh 
 
 breeze . . . ... . . . . 243 
 
 154. Two men unloading two horses, and putting their 
 
 luggage into a boat, &c. . . . . .244 
 
 226. Soldiers embarking baggage on board a boat : figures 
 
 and horses ........ 265 
 
 277. Men engaged with merchandise; a waggon drawn by 
 
 four mules, &c. ....... 276 
 
 295. Seashore. Two persons with fish, a gentleman on 
 
 horseback, and a gray horse laden with nets . .281 
 310. Scheveling. A group of eight figures, with fish ; and 
 
 a gray horse ........ 286 
 
 329. La Marchande de Maree. Seashore. A lady on a 
 
 white horse, with a feather-shade in her hand ; a 
 
 gentleman on a brown horse ; and a woman with 
 
 fish 292 
 
 424. A man standing, a woman with a child, seated ; two 
 
 horses, and some fish lying on the ground . . 324 
 437. Sea-port. A gray horse, attached to a sledge, which 
 
 two men are unloading ...... 328 
 
 489. Sea-port, with a lofty beacon on a hill ; two washer- 
 women in front, men pulling over bales of goods, a 
 
 gentleman in scarlet, and a merchant . . . 345 
 
412 INDEX TO PHILIP WOUWERMANs' WORKS. 
 
 No. Page 
 503. A gentleman on a gray horse, and eleven persons near 
 him, some of whom are busy with fish ; the sea in 
 the distance, &c. ....... 349 
 
 510. Seashore. Cavaliers watering their horses ; and a 
 
 boy playing with a little ship .... 351 
 
 Scholars and Imitators , . . 355 
 
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