Vier studies van een paard en arrenslee Possibly 1631

This drawing, possibly dated 1631, is a study for a larger composition by Dutch Golden Age artist Gerard ter Borch. The artist's four studies depict a horse-drawn sleigh in different positions. The quick, loose lines of the sketches capture the movement and energy of the scene, demonstrating ter Borch's skill as a draftsman and keen observer of the natural world. These studies would have been used to inform the composition and details in a larger painting. The work currently resides in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, a testament to the artist's enduring legacy in Dutch art history.