Winter Landscape
1630
oil
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
1630
oil
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
This painting shows a winter scene with people ice skating on a frozen river. The sky is gray and cloudy, and there are buildings and trees in the background. In the foreground, people are skating and playing on the ice. The painting is done in muted colors, with shades of gray, blue, and brown dominating the palette. The brushstrokes are visible, giving the painting a textured look. If you like this painting, you might also enjoy learning more about the artist, Hendrick Avercamp.