GOVEN (Jan van)
(150 -1656)
15. — A Dutch Canal in a Thunderstorm
On the right, the bank of the canal with a few houses and storm- bent trees, and a church in the distance. Four men in a small rowing boat in the foreground. On the left, some wooden piles and eel-baskets, and a large sailing boat beyond. A thunderbolt fur- rows the heavy clouds. Two peacocks and other poultry arc assembled in a farm yard. A cock on a stone parapet and two doves. Canvas, 54in. by613-4in.
Signed : J. v. Goyen 1641. Canvas, 53 in. by 71 in. Exhibited at the New Gallery, London, 1897-9 '!.
HONDECORTER (Melchior d’)
(1636-1690)
16. — A Poultry Yard
Two peacocks and other poultry are assembled in a larm yard. cock on a stone parapet and two doves. Canvas, 5t 1 4 in. by 61 54 in.
