Vinterlandskab med skøjteløb og slædekørsel på isen 1650

"Vinterlandskab med skøjteløb og slædekørsel på isen" (Winter Landscape with Skating and Sledding on the Ice) is a 1650 drawing by the Dutch Golden Age master Jan van Goyen. The work depicts a lively winter scene, capturing the joy and energy of people skating and sledding on a frozen canal. The detailed depiction of the figures, windmills, and church in the background showcases van Goyen's mastery of landscape art, creating a sense of realism and depth. This drawing, now housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, is a testament to the artist's keen observation of daily life and his ability to transform it into a beautiful and captivating work of art.