Bevroren rivier met schaatsers bij een boerderij 1610 - 1617

This anonymous etching from the early 17th century depicts a frozen river scene in the Netherlands. "Bevroren rivier met schaatsers bij een boerderij" (Frozen River with Skaters by a Farmhouse), showcases several figures skating on the frozen water. The figures are depicted in a simple, almost schematic, style, and the composition is dominated by the farmhouse and the surrounding landscape. This etching is a testament to the popularity of winter sports in the Netherlands during the Golden Age, and it provides a glimpse into the daily life of people in this period.