Skaters on a River c. 1682 - 1699

"Skaters on a River" is a pen and ink drawing by Dutch artist Abraham Rutgers, created between 1682 and 1699. The drawing depicts a scene of people ice skating on a frozen river, with bare trees lining the banks. The figures are rendered in a detailed, almost photorealistic style, while the background is depicted in a looser and more impressionistic manner. This work exemplifies the Dutch penchant for capturing scenes of everyday life, and offers a glimpse into the winter activities enjoyed by people in 17th-century Netherlands.