Voorraadschuur op palen 1640 - 1677

Anthonie van Borssom's "Voorraadschuur op palen" (1640-1677) is a detailed pen and wash drawing depicting a Dutch barn raised on stilts. The composition is characterized by meticulous lines and shading, highlighting the structure's rustic charm and the artist's keen eye for detail. This drawing, characteristic of Dutch Golden Age landscape art, offers a glimpse into rural life and the architectural vernacular of the time. Van Borssom's artistic style, influenced by his contemporaries, is evident in the meticulous rendering of the barn's thatched roof and the surrounding trees, demonstrating a mastery of light and shadow.