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In the left background of this typical river view by Salomon van Ruysdael, the three-story Sint Jans Tower of the Grote Kerk in Gorinchem (or Gorkum) is visible. The entire foreground is devoted to vignettes of local travel. Two boats have pulled up at a steep bank, which is provided with a ladder. In the boat with two large fishing baskets astern, the owner gestures with hat to heart. At the inn, a rider addresses local folk at the door. The rendering of the architecture in the area of the mills and ramparts in the right background, seems to be faithful to judge from contemporary panoramic drawings of Gorinchem by other artists.
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