River Landscape in Winter with Figures Skating and Sleds 1651

This delicate drawing by Dutch artist Jan van Goyen depicts a winter landscape in the Netherlands with figures skating and sledding on a frozen river. Created in 1651, the piece exemplifies van Goyen's masterful use of line and his interest in capturing the nuances of light and atmosphere. The artist's signature, "JvGoyen," is faintly visible in the lower right corner. This small yet evocative work, currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, showcases van Goyen's ability to create a sense of depth and movement through his expert rendering of the winter scene.