Winter Scenery
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From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
1677
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
This black-and-white photo shows a quiet village in winter. A frozen pond takes up the middle, with a few people skating or sitting on the ice. Bare trees line the edges, and a tall wooden tower stands near the center. Small houses with snow-covered roofs sit along a path, while a fence and a bridge lead toward the background. The sky is dramatic, with thick clouds gathering over the scene. The artist used light and shadow to make the snow and buildings look textured, almost like you could feel the cold. Check out *chiaroscuro* to see how light and dark create depth in art.
