Winterlandschap met huizen en hefboom langs bevroren vaart 1771

Jacob Cats' "Winterlandschap met huizen en hefboom langs bevroren vaart" (1771) depicts a serene Dutch winter scene. The watercolor painting shows a frozen canal with figures ice skating, a nearby house, and a wooden crane in the foreground. The artwork is a classic example of Dutch landscape painting, known for its realistic portrayal of everyday life, and captures the quiet beauty of a Dutch winter. The Rijksmuseum holds this delicate piece, measuring only 130 mm by 199 mm. The artwork is a beautiful illustration of the daily life of Dutch people, capturing the simple joys of a winter day, and offering insight into the unique landscape and culture of the Netherlands.