Artwork

Eisvergnügen (Winter)

Eisvergnügen (Winter), by Thomas Wijck, oil, 1656
Eisvergnügen (Winter), by Thomas Wijck, oil, 1656

Eisvergnügen (Winter) is an oil painting by Thomas Wijck. It dates from 1656 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthaus Zürich.

About this work

Overview

Eisvergnügen (Winter) is an oil painting by Thomas Wijck, created around 1656. It depicts a winter scene in a village.

Subject & Meaning

The painting shows people and animals gathered in a village, with a group around a fire in the foreground. The scene conveys a sense of warmth and camaraderie among the figures, dressed in old-fashioned clothing, amidst a cold and cloudy environment.

Technique & Style

The artist used warm colors to create a cozy atmosphere, contrasting with the dark and cloudy sky. The depiction of people, animals, and buildings suggests a detailed and nuanced representation of everyday life.

History & Provenance

The painting is held at the Kunsthaus Zürich.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Thomas Wijck

Artist

Thomas Wijck

Thomas Wijck (1616–1677) was a Dutch artist, born in Beverwijk.

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