De Gelderse Poort te Asperen Possibly 1750 - 1758

This drawing, titled "De Gelderse Poort te Asperen," depicts a picturesque scene of the Gelderland Gate in Asperen, a town in the Netherlands. The artwork, created by Jan de Beijer, a prominent Dutch artist active in the 18th century, showcases the gate's imposing structure and the surrounding countryside. The gate is seen in the background, with a road leading towards it, while the foreground features a rural landscape with livestock and a lone rider on horseback. This detailed depiction, likely drawn between 1750 and 1758, offers a glimpse into the daily life of a Dutch village during that period and showcases de Beijer's mastery of capturing architectural details and the natural beauty of the Dutch landscape.