Wintergezicht op het Zwarte Water bij Zwolle 1661 - 1693

"Wintergezicht op het Zwarte Water bij Zwolle" (Winter View of the Black Water near Zwolle) is a watercolor painting by Gerrit Grasdorp, created between 1661 and 1693. This Dutch Golden Age scene depicts the frozen Zwarte Water canal near the city of Zwolle, where people are enjoying winter activities like ice skating and ice sledding. Grasdorp captures the cold winter atmosphere with delicate strokes of watercolor, creating a tranquil and charming landscape. The composition is balanced and harmonious, with the windmill in the background adding a sense of scale and perspective. The painting showcases Grasdorp's talent for portraying everyday life in a visually appealing manner, making it a delightful example of Dutch genre painting.