1620
oil
panel
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest
Frozen River with Skaters is a 1620 oil by Hendrick Avercamp, a Dutch Golden Age work, depicting Ice Skating, held at Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest.
This painting shows a lively winter scene with people ice skating on a frozen river. The skaters are dressed in 17th-century clothing and are engaged in various activities, such as playing hockey, ice fishing, and socializing. In the background, there are buildings, trees, and a windmill, which adds to the festive atmosphere. The painting is done in oil paint, which gives it a rich and vibrant color palette. The artist has used chiaroscuro to create a sense of depth and dimensionality, with the light coming from the left side of the painting. The brushstrokes are bold and expressive, which adds to the overall energy of the scene. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to check out the work of Hendrick Avercamp, a Dutch painter known for his winter landscapes.
Hendrick Avercamp (January 27, 1585 (bapt.) – May 15, 1634 (buried)) was a Dutch painter during the Dutch Golden Age of painting.
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