VLIEGER, Simon de
(b. 1601, Rotterdam, d. 1653, Weesp)

The Northwest Side of the Rotterdam Gate at Delft in Winter

1645-50
Black chalk, brush and gray ink, 148 x 233 mm
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

This enchanting sketch shows a view of the Rotterdam Gate at Delft from the northwest with people and horses on the frozen Kolk.