Riviergezicht met drie vissers en gezicht op Leiden 1647

"Riviergezicht met drie vissers en gezicht op Leiden" (1647) by Jan van Goyen is a detailed pencil drawing depicting a river scene with three fishermen hauling in a net. The landscape, including the city of Leiden in the distance, is rendered with meticulous detail, showcasing van Goyen's mastery of depicting atmospheric perspective. The composition emphasizes the calm and serene nature of the Dutch countryside, a hallmark of the Dutch Golden Age of painting. This drawing is housed at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam and is a prime example of van Goyen's keen observation of nature and his skill in capturing the fleeting moments of everyday life in the Dutch Republic.