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The village of Midlum

Abraham Beerstraaten

1900

oil

From the collection of South African National Gallery

Dutch Golden Age Early Modern History Painting Ice Skating

Dominant colour

The village of Midlum is a 1900 oil by Abraham Beerstraaten, a Dutch Golden Age work, depicting Ice Skating, held at South African National Gallery.

Who painted this?: Abraham Beerstraaten
When & what style?: 1900 · Dutch Golden Age
Where can I see it?: South African National Gallery

About this work

This painting shows a winter scene with people ice skating on a frozen river. The river is lined with bare trees and buildings, including a church with a tall steeple. In the foreground, people are engaged in various activities, such as ice skating, walking, and standing by the riverbank. The painting features a range of colors, including shades of blue, brown, and white, which evoke a sense of coldness and winter. The artist has used chiaroscuro to create a sense of depth and contrast in the scene. The painting is held at the Iziko South African National Gallery.