The Sleigh
1698
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1698
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This painting shows a lively winter scene. People are ice skating on a frozen pond, surrounded by bare trees and a few buildings in the distance. The sky above is cloudy and grey. In the foreground, a horse is pulling a sleigh, adding to the festive atmosphere. The artist has used a range of tones to create depth and texture in the scene. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this charming winter scene, you might want to look up Peeter Bout.