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Petrecerile olandezilor în timpul iernii; pandant: Petrecerile olandezilor în timpul verii, by Franz de Paula Ferg, unspecified

Petrecerile olandezilor în timpul iernii; pandant: Petrecerile olandezilor în timpul verii

Franz de Paula Ferg

unspecified

From the collection of Brukenthal National Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Petrecerile olandezilor în timpul iernii; pandant: Petrecerile olandezilor în timpul verii is an unspecified by Franz de Paula Ferg, a Baroque work, depicting Ice Skating, held at Brukenthal National Museum.

Who painted this?
Franz de Paula Ferg
When & what style?
Baroque
Where can I see it?
Brukenthal National Museum

About this work

This painting shows a busy winter scene with people ice skating on a frozen pond. In the background, there are bare trees, a windmill, and a few small houses. Some folks are chatting, others are skating, and a horse pulls a sleigh near the shore. The artist focused on everyday life, capturing how people enjoyed winter fun. The lighting makes the scene feel warm despite the cold setting. Next, look up ice skating to see how this activity changed over time.

About the artist

Artist

Franz de Paula Ferg

Franz de Paula Ferg (2 May 1689 – 1740), also known as Francis Paul Ferg, was an Austrian painter, draughtsman, and printmaker. He painted primarily scenes of daily life, such as people interacting in markets and villages.

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