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port, and on the shore in front are two men lifting timber; seven others are near some boats lying along the shore, one of whom is seated.-See Nos. 5, 31, and 321.

3 ft. 6 in. by 4 ft. 6 in.-C. (about.)

Now in the collection of the Duke of Buccleuch, at Dalkeith.

338. Peasants Dancing. This beautiful pastoral scene represents on one side an open flat country, watered in the distance by a broad river having a low bridge over it. On the opposite side is a narrow stream crossed by a bridge composed of a single arch; from hence the eye looks to a lofty hill, covered in part with trees, and adorned with buildings; five isolated trees stand on the right of the foreground, along the extremity of which is the woody bank of a stream. The dancers, consisting of two women and a man, are in a verdant meadow in front; one of the former, while dancing, plays the tambourine, and a man sitting at the side accompanies her on a bagpipe. A man and a woman are seated by him, and three women stand. Several oxen and goats feed in the surrounding meadow. Painted in 1669. Engraved by F. Vivares, from a picture then in the collection of the Duke of Kingston. 3 ft. 3 in. by 4 ft. 4 in.-C.

Now in the collection of the Count Strogonoff, at St. Petersburgh.

339. A Man and a Woman driving Cattle. The picture is composed on one side of a portion of a temple of the Ionic order, standing on the verge of a wood of umbrageous trees, around the base of which flows a river, and thence passing to the opposite side is crossed by a rustic bridge, beyond which

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the eye looks over the distant hills. The scene is chiefly distinguished by a peasant with a stick on his shoulder, accompanied by a woman, driving three cows and a great number of goats along the foreground, towards the edifice already noticed. Engraved by F. Vivares, from a picture then in the possession of John Barnard, Esq. This picture corresponds very nearly with one described No. 176.

340. The Angel directing Hagar where to find Water. The forlorn Hagar and the angel are seen at the foot of some lofty crags on the left, from whose side trickles a stream, which forms a pool at its base, around which and also on the sides of the rock grow abundance of bushes. The view on the opposite side shows a hilly and well-wooded country. Engraved by Pye, from a picture then in the possession of William Baillie, Esq. Described from the print. See also Nos. 106, 133, 140, 174, and 287.

341. A Woody Landscape, with two goats at the foot of a cluster of trees in the centre, and four others browsing on the ridge of some rising ground at the side; beyond these is a vista, through which a building is seen at a remote distance. The view on the opposite side is obstructed by a mass of rocks concealed in part by trees. Engraved by Lewis, from a drawing by Claude, then in the possession of C. Champernowne, Esq.

342. A Flock of Sheep enclosed in a Pen in the Middle of a Field, bounded by hills and a mass of rocks, and wholly

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destitute of trees. Engraved by Beke, after a study by Claude, in the cabinet of M. Le Boilly de Breteuil, ambassador at Rome.

343. Priests performing a Sacrifice. A seaport represented under the delightful appearance of a brilliant summer's evening. The view offers on the right a magnificent temple, at the entrance to which are a great number of persons, most of whom are engaged in the performance of a sacrifice; a cluster of trees grow on the farther side of the edifice, near which isa round tower; still more remote are seen a palace and a beacon. The opposite side exhibits the portico of some noble edifice, and a handsome vessel riding at anchor. In the centre may be noticed two boats lying close in shore, a third with two men in it is approaching; and still more distant is a second vessel, which appears to have just arrived. The whole scene is suffused with the glow of sunset. Engraved by Fernandi, when in the collection of the Count de Vence, at the sale of whose collection, in 1760, it was sold for the insignificant sum of 792 fs., 327.; again in the collection of M. Danoot at Brussels, in 1829, for 13,500 flo., 1215l. Bought by Mr. Nieuwenhuys.

1 ft. 11 in. by 1 ft. 43 in.-C.

Now in the collection of the Marquess of Lansdowne.

344. A Seaport, with a magnificent palace and other buildings on one side, and on the other a large vessel riding at anchor, only half of which is seen.

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345. The Ford. A hilly and richly-wooded scene, with a shallow river in front, through which a man and a woman on an ass are passing, driving before them a herd of cows; behind them is a shepherd endeavouring to make his sheep and goats pass through the stream. See description No. 109.

346. The Companion. A landscape, represented under the aspect of sunset. The scene is enlivened by the introduction of herdsmen in the foreground, driving their cattle from pasture through some water.

347. Diana and her Nymphs departing for the Chase. This beautiful Arcadian scene is represented under the effect of a clear fresh morning: the goddess of the chase is seen conspicuous in the foreground, accompanied by her nymphs; in addition to these may be noticed a herdsman, seated on the trunk of a tree, and some cows passing through a stream.

Collection of M. de la Live de Jully, 1769. . 4500 fs. 180l. A picture corresponding with the preceding description, was sold in the collection of the Duc de Praslin, 1793, 19,600 fs., 760%.

3 ft. 3 in. by 4 ft.-C. (about.)

348. A Herdsman keeping Cows on the Banks of a River. The surrounding scenery is beautified with buildings and clusters of trees, represented under the aspect of sunset.

1 ft. 10 in. by 2 ft. 61⁄2 in.—C.

Sold with a companion, No. 349.

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349. Two Women in conversation with a Shepherd. The view exhibits a pastoral scene under the appearance of a fine clear morning. The left of the picture is composed of clusters of trees growing on the margin of a river, and concealing in part a building with a round tower, beyond which is a lofty cliff. On the opposite side is a shepherd seated at the foot of a tree, extending his hand to take a flower from a young woman, at whose side stands another female in a blue dress looking on; from hence the eye looks over a river traversed by a bridge with five arches, to an open barren site, bounded by hills. Several cows and a number of goats are browsing along a verdant meadow which forms the foreground.

1 ft. 10 in. by 2 ft. 6 in.

Collection of the Prince de Conti,

1777.. 5500 fs. (pair) 2201. 1782.. 3917 fs. (pair) 1567.

M. Le Bœuf,

Exhibited in the British Gallery in 1836.

The preceding is perhaps the picture now in the collection of the Earl of Carlisle.

350. A Seaport, represented under the effect of sunset. The view exhibits on the right a beautiful palace and other buildings, and in the port are seen two large vessels and a number of small craft and boats, the whole of which are distributed in the most picturesque manner. A strong fort commands the entrance to the harbour. A number of figures variously occupied, contribute to the interest of the foreground and the adjacent shore.

1 ft. 7 in. by 2 ft. 5 in.-C.

Collection of M. le Count de St. Luc, 1777.. 3530 fs. . 1417.