Groentemarkt bij avond 1634

"Groentemarkt bij avond" is a graphite drawing on paper by Dutch Golden Age painter Gerard ter Borch, created in 1634. The drawing depicts a bustling market scene, likely in the artist's hometown of Zwolle, Netherlands. It is now part of the collection of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. The artist utilized a quick, sketchy style, with light and shadow defining the forms of the figures and objects within the market. This drawing highlights Ter Borch's talent for capturing the energy of daily life in a fleeting moment.