Fortified Town with a Frozen River
1644
oil
From the collection of Nationalmuseum
1644
oil
From the collection of Nationalmuseum
This painting shows a fortified town with a frozen river. People are ice skating on the river, and there's a horse-drawn cart on the ice. The town has tall buildings and a wall around it. The sky is cloudy and gray. In the foreground, people are gathered near the cart, watching the skaters. The scene looks cold and wintry, with the frozen river and snow-covered ground. The artist has used muted colors to create a somber mood. If you like this painting, you might also enjoy works by other artists who depicted winter scenes, such as Hendrick Avercamp.
