IJsseldijk tussen Gouda en Moordrecht 1648 - 1671

"IJsseldijk tussen Gouda en Moordrecht" is a pen and brown wash drawing by Dutch artist Jan de Bisschop, created between 1648 and 1671. The artwork depicts a view of the IJsseldijk, a dike running along the IJssel River, between the Dutch towns of Gouda and Moordrecht. The drawing captures the landscape with a sense of realism, showcasing the rolling hills, the meandering road, and the lush trees that define the area. The composition is simple yet effective, with the focus on the natural beauty of the Dutch landscape, emphasizing the importance of landscape in the Dutch Golden Age. The drawing is currently housed at the Rijksmuseum, a major art museum in Amsterdam, Netherlands.