vii AELBERT CUYP 17 In the collection of Baron Verstolk van Soelen, The Hague, acquired as a whole in 1846 by T. Baring, H. Mildmay, and Lord Overstone. In the collection of T. Baring, London. In the collection of the Earl of Northbrook, London, 1889 catalogue, No. 44. 32. VIEW ON THE MAAS AT DORDRECHT. Sm. 224. It is a fine autumn evening. In the left foreground is the Rotterdam boat, crowded with passengers. Some of the sails are hoisted, and a man on deck is beating a drum as a signal for departure. A small boat carrying five persons lies alongside ; one of them, from his dress, appears to be a man of rank. On the right are two other boats, filled with people. In the distance to the right is the town of Dordrecht. Canvas, 43 inches by 59^ inches. In the collection of Abraham Robarts, 1834 (Sm.). In the collection of A. J. Robarts, London. 33. VIEW ON THE MAAS : AT EVENING. On the left is a large sailing-barge, full of soldiers. An officer embarks on her from a small rowing-boat. On the right are two other boats carrying numerous persons, and, farther back, are more sailing-barges, one of which is at anchor. To the right are seen buildings and a church, apparently at Nymwegen. The effect is that of a bright evening. The picture has perhaps lost some of its pristine beauty and freshness. It is akin to the pictures at Waddesdon (36) and Bridgewater House (30). Signed, A. Cuyp ; canvas, 42 inches by 59 inches. Mentioned by Waagen (Suppl. i 59). Exhibited at the Royal Academy Winter Exhibitions, 1877, No. 137; 1891, No. 59 ; and 1903, No. 92. In the collection of A. J. Robarts, London. 34. ON THE MAAS AT DORDRECHT. Sm. 200.- Dordrecht lies in the right background. In front of the town a boat, carrying five persons and sacks of goods, is going towards the left. A large sailing ferry-boat is on the left ; it carries many passengers, among whom is a man beating a drum. Alongside, to the right, is a rowing- boat with four men. In the middle distance are two ships in full sail, and other craft are visible beyond them. It is early morning. The picture appears to have been somewhat over-cleaned. Canvas, 39 inches by 53 inches. Mentioned by Waagen (Suppl. 89). In the collection of the Marquess of Hertford, 1834 (Sm.). In the Wallace Collection, London, 1901 catalogue, No. 138. 35. A LANDING-PARTY : ON A RIVER. Apparently a person of high rank is landing from a boat. Salutes are being fired. A very fine picture. Signed on one of the boats. In the collection of Leigh Pemberton, Torry Hill, Sittingbourne. 36. A LANDING -PARTY: ON THE MAAS AT DOR- DRECHT. Sm. 13. A number of ships filled with people lie at the VOL. II C
