IJsvermaak op een brede rivier 1653

"IJsvermaak op een brede rivier" (Ice Skating on a Wide River) is a 1653 drawing by Dutch Golden Age artist Jan van Goyen. Depicting a frozen canal with skaters and a horse-drawn carriage, the scene captures the vibrant social life of the Dutch during the winter months. The drawing, housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases van Goyen's characteristic use of pen and ink to render the intricate details of the figures and landscape. It reflects the artist's fascination with the natural world and his ability to convey the fleeting beauty of a winter scene.