Koets met het wapen van Zwolle, van achteren Possibly 1648

This pen and ink drawing, "Koets met het wapen van Zwolle, van achteren", is by Dutch Golden Age painter Harmen ter Borch, dated July 15, 1648. It's a quick sketch, perhaps a study for a larger work, of a carriage from behind, pulled by a team of horses. Ter Borch is known for his meticulous detail and refined style, but here he captures the essence of movement and the feeling of speed with his loose, gestural lines. This drawing provides a glimpse into the artist's process and is a reminder that even masters of painting began with simple sketches.