Winter Scenery
1625
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
Dominant colour
Winter Scenery is a 1625 by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.
This black-and-white scene shows a quiet village street in winter. Bare trees line the path, and people walk with coats and hats bundled up. Some carry bundles, a horse pulls a cart, and a small dog trots along. In the distance, simple houses with sloped roofs sit beside a frozen body of water. The artist used light and shadow to show depth, though it’s hard to tell if they were trying to match a real place. The scene feels calm but busy, with everyone going about their day. Next, check out chiaroscuro to see how artists use light and dark for drama.
Your cart is empty
Explore artworks →
