IJsschuit, ca. 1600 1600 - 1605

"IJsschuit" (Ice Boat) is a 17th-century engraving by Christoffel van Sichem I. It depicts a boat on runners navigating frozen water, pulled by people on the ice, and surrounded by others on land. This detailed scene captures the life and activities in the Netherlands during the winter. The work exemplifies the Dutch Golden Age's fascination with everyday life, and its meticulous detail highlights the skill of the artist. This engraving, housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases the cultural significance of ice skating in 17th-century Dutch life.