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vii AELBERT CUYP 131 black horse, seen almost in profile to the right against the sky. Beside and behind the cow standing on the right are the herdsman with a stick and a woman. In the distance, to the left, are sailing-boats on the river, and beyond them a castle on the opposite low-lying shore. Panel, 14^ inches by 19^ inches. In the collection of John Staniforth Beckett, who bequeathed it to the National Gallery in 1889. In the National Gallery, London, 1906 catalogue, No. 1289. 430. HORSEMEN AND HERDSMEN WITH CATTLE. Sm. 10. In the right foreground are two cavaliers on horseback. One, in blue, is mounted on a grey horse ; the other, in scarlet, rides a bay. The man in scarlet speaks to two herdsmen, who, with a flock of sheep, a cow, and a laden ass, are resting in the shade of lofty trees. A third cavalier gallops towards them from the left, where another herdsman stands near two asses, one standing, the other lying down. In the distance is a winding river on which are ships ; farther away are buildings and a lofty hill. A fine and sultry summer morning. A good picture, warm in tone. [Pendant to 448.] Canvas, 46 inches by 66 inches. Mentioned by Waagen (ii. 1 80). In the Slingeland collection, 1752 (Holt, ii. 496). Sales. J. van der Linden van Slingeland, Dordrecht, August 22, 1785, No. 71 (1920 florins, Fouquet). Dubois, Paris, 1785 (4000 francs). In the collection of William Smith, M.P., sold privately to Edward Gray, who sold it, 1830 (^1300). In the collection of Alexander Baring, London, 1834 (Sm.). In the collection of Lord Ashburton, The Grange ; sold as a whole, August 1907, to Messrs. Agnew. In the possession of the London dealers Messrs. Thomas Agnew. 431. LANDSCAPE WITH HERDSMEN, AND CHRIST WITH THE DISCIPLES GOING TO EMMAUS. A hilly landscape. To the left is the sea-coast. In the distance are lofty hills, recalling in shape Monte Pellegrino near Florence. In the right fore- ground is a group of several figures, among which are Christ and the disciples of Emmaus. On the extreme right is an inn, with the host standing at the door. On the road passing it is a woman on horseback with an adult and two children. Four cows and a herdsman. The general tone is very pink. Signed with the monogram, A. C. ; canvas, 44 inches by 60 inches. In the collection of T. Humphry Ward, London. In the possession of the London dealers Messrs. Thomas Agnew. 432. TWO HORSEMEN, AND SHEPHERDS WITH SHEEP. Sm. 22. A road runs from the right foreground to the left distance. On it, to the right near tall trees, two horsemen are conversing with a shepherd, with a little girl at his side. Behind the shepherd to the left is his dog j to the right are his sheep, mostly lying down. In the middle distance a man is riding an ass with panniers.