Boating Party on a River 1651

Jan van Goyen's "Boating Party on a River" (1651) captures the peaceful charm of Dutch life in the 17th century. The drawing depicts a group of people enjoying a leisurely boat ride on a river, with a village in the background. Van Goyen, known for his landscapes, skillfully uses light and shadow to create depth and atmospheric perspective, highlighting the soft light of the setting sun. This work exemplifies the Dutch Golden Age's fascination with everyday life, a common theme in the genre of river landscape paintings.