Ophaalbrug bij een stadswal 1621 - 1642

"Ophaalbrug bij een stadswal" (Drawbridge at a City Wall) is a pen-and-ink drawing by Dutch Golden Age artist Andries Both, created between 1621 and 1642. The drawing depicts a detailed view of a drawbridge, possibly in the Netherlands, with a simple yet elegant composition. The use of hatching creates texture and depth, emphasizing the structure of the bridge and surrounding buildings. The scene, although modest in scale, conveys a sense of everyday life in a rural setting. The drawing, now in the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies Both's mastery of landscape and architectural detail, showcasing his skill at depicting the everyday with an artistic eye.