Winter was painted by Joseph Sebastian Klauber in 1750.

Where can I see Winter?

Winter is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Winter?

Winter is associated with Baroque.

Can I buy a print of Winter?

Museum-quality prints of Winter are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Winter

Joseph Sebastian Klauber , 1750

Winter is an ink print by the Baroque artist Joseph Sebastian Klauber. It dates from 1750 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:across upper margin in plate: Fact a sunt autem encaenia in Ierosolymis, et HYEMS erat. Ioan, 10.v.22.; lower center left in plate: C.P.S.C.M.; lower left in plate: I.W. Baumgartner del.; along lower margin in plate: Sustulerunt--lapides Iudaei, ut lapidarent eum. Ioan 10.v.31; lower right in plate: Klauber Cath. sc. et exc. A.V.

About this work

Overview

Winter is a hand-colored etching and engraving on laid paper, created by Joseph Sebastian Klauber around 1750 as part of a complete set of four.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a chaotic winter night scene with a crowd gathered under a temple-like structure, surrounded by heavenly figures and a turbulent storm. The presence of Latin text and allegorical elements suggests a narrative rooted in biblical themes.

Technique & Style

The print combines etching and engraving techniques, with hand-coloring adding depth and vibrancy. Ornate scrollwork frames the scene, curving around the edges to create a sense of a staged composition.