Boerenschuur en een hooistapel buiten Zwolle c. 1631 - 1633

This pen and ink drawing by Gerard ter Borch, titled "Boerenschuur en een hooistapel buiten Zwolle", depicts a barn and a haystack outside of Zwolle, Netherlands. Created sometime between 1631 and 1633, the drawing showcases the artist's keen eye for detail and his interest in capturing the everyday life of rural Holland. The simple yet evocative composition features a thatched-roof barn, a haystack, a wooden fence, and a dirt road, emphasizing the artist's focus on the rural landscape and its inhabitants. The drawing provides a glimpse into the daily life of the Dutch countryside in the 17th century.