Who painted The Winter King on the Ice?

The Winter King on the Ice was painted by Cornelis Ploos van Amstel in 1766.

Where can I see The Winter King on the Ice?

The Winter King on the Ice is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is The Winter King on the Ice?

The Winter King on the Ice is associated with Romanticism.

Can I buy a print of The Winter King on the Ice?

Museum-quality prints of The Winter King on the Ice are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

The Winter King on the Ice

Cornelis Ploos van Amstel , 1766

The Winter King on the Ice is a chalk print by the Romanticist artist Cornelis Ploos van Amstel. It dates from 1766 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:lower left in image: HVA / 1621 f. / Sires Frederik de 5de koning van Bohemen en Vrouw na ... getykent; verso along bottom in brown ink: Henrik Avercamp del PloosvanAmstel f:1766
Markings: Marked:verso: artist's mark (Eusman 1)

About this work

Overview

The Winter King on the Ice is a print created by Cornelis Ploos van Amstel in 1766, combining etching, chalk manner, and hand-coloring techniques.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a lively street scene with figures in 18th-century attire gathered near a church tower, conveying a sense of everyday life and social interaction.

Technique & Style

Ploos van Amstel employed a range of techniques, including etching, chalk manner, and roulette, with ink applied à la poupée and hand-colored with wash, resulting in soft, sketchy lines and muted colors.

Context

The print's style and subject matter reflect the artistic interests of the time, with its focus on capturing everyday scenes and using innovative printmaking techniques.