Besneeuwde boerenschuur 1829 - 1830

"Besneeuwde boerenschuur" (Snowy Farmhouse) is a pencil drawing by Dutch Romantic painter Barend Cornelis Koekkoek, created between 1829-1830. The artwork, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a simple farmhouse covered in snow, with a tree in the foreground and a chimney peeking out from under the roof. The drawing showcases Koekkoek's mastery of detail and his ability to capture the tranquility of a winter scene. His meticulous rendering of the snow-covered landscape and the subtle variations in light and shade evoke a sense of serenity and peace. This drawing is a fine example of Koekkoek's talent for portraying the beauty of the Dutch countryside, a theme that would become central to his later works.