Paartje op een slede c. 1654 - 1656

This quick pencil sketch, "Paartje op een slede" (Couple on a Sledge), was created by Gerard ter Borch around 1654-1656. The drawing captures a fleeting moment of a couple enjoying a wintery activity in a light and whimsical style. The composition is simple, focusing on the figures and the outline of the sled, which is suggested with minimal strokes. This small work, now in the Rijksmuseum, is a testament to ter Borch's skill in capturing both form and movement with effortless precision.