Wintergezicht bij een stadspoort 1610 - 1653

"Wintergezicht bij een stadspoort" is a drawing by the Dutch Golden Age artist Simon de Vlieger. This detailed drawing of a city gate in a frozen landscape, dated 1610-1653, exemplifies de Vlieger's expertise in depicting Dutch winter scenes. The composition features a prominent city gate with a tall tower, a frozen canal, figures skating and interacting, and a bridge in the distance. The artist's delicate, nuanced lines capture the atmosphere of a cold, wintry day, highlighting the Dutch penchant for realistic detail in their depiction of everyday life.