Markttafereel 1634

"Markttafereel" is a sketch by Gerard ter Borch, created in 1634 and currently held by the Rijksmuseum. The drawing, measuring just 143mm x 207mm, depicts a bustling marketplace scene. Rendered in loose strokes of graphite, the composition captures the energy and movement of a busy marketplace, with figures both seated and standing in a loosely sketched space. While the figures lack detail, the drawing still reveals Borch's early interest in capturing the lively atmosphere of everyday life in a Dutch marketplace.