Paardenmarkt te Valkenburg 1649

"Paardenmarkt te Valkenburg" (Horse Market at Valkenburg) is a pen and brown wash drawing by Dutch artist Jan de Bisschop, created in 1649. This drawing captures the lively scene of a horse market in Valkenburg, the Netherlands. The composition showcases a bustling market with numerous figures, horses, and stalls in front of a prominent church with a tall spire. The drawing is housed at the Rijksmuseum, and despite its small size, it provides a detailed and evocative glimpse into Dutch life in the 17th century.