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Skating, by Abel Grimmer, unspecified, 1602

Skating

Abel Grimmer

1602

unspecified

From the collection of Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium

Dominant colour

Overview

Skating is a 1602 unspecified by Abel Grimmer, a Flemish Baroque painting work, held at Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium.

Who painted this?
Abel Grimmer
When & what style?
1602 · Flemish Baroque painting
Where can I see it?
Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium

About this work

This painting shows a winter scene with people ice-skating on a frozen river. The scene is set in a town, with a bridge and a wall in the background. In the foreground, people are skating, playing, and socializing on the ice. The artist has captured a lively and joyful atmosphere, with many figures engaged in different activities. The painting is a great example of a winter scene from the early 17th century. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's work, check out Abel Grimmer.

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Abel Grimmer

Abel Grimmer (family name variations: 'Grimer' and 'Grimmaert') (c. 1570–c. 1620) was a Flemish late Renaissance painter, mainly of landscapes and, to a lesser extent, of architectural paintings. His works were…

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