Winter scene
1617
oil
From the collection of Fitzwilliam Museum
1617
oil
From the collection of Fitzwilliam Museum
The painting depicts a winter scene, with people ice skating on a frozen pond. The scene is set in a small village, with buildings and trees surrounding the pond. The sky is cloudy, and the atmosphere is one of joy and activity. In the foreground, several people are shown ice skating, some of them holding hands or pushing each other. There are also a few people standing on the edge of the pond, watching the skaters. The painting is done in oil paint, and the colors are muted and subdued, with shades of blue and gray dominating the palette. The painting is held at the Fitzwilliam Museum. Next, you might want to look up the technique of glazing.
