Winter
1589
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Jacob Matham
Jacob Matham (1571–1631) was a Dutch artist, born in Haarlem.
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ink
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Winter is a 1589 ink by Jacob Matham, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving shows a bearded man holding a staff, wrapped in heavy robes, standing on a snowy landscape. Around him, tiny figures shiver near a village, while a goat and a child on a sled add to the wintry scene. The background has a map-like border with labels like "Sevetha" and "Lyms," and a bare tree stands to his right. The man’s long beard and staff suggest he might be a symbol for winter itself. The tiny figures and animals add a sense of cold and isolation to the scene. If you like this style, look up engraving to see how artists create detailed images using only lines.
Jacob Matham (1571–1631) was a Dutch artist, born in Haarlem.
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