Winter Scenery 1778 - 1814

"Winter Scenery" by Andries Vermeulen, dated between 1778 and 1814, depicts a frozen Dutch landscape, showcasing the popular winter pastime of ice skating. The painting, now in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, features a frozen canal with figures skating, a detail that speaks to the social life and recreation of the time. Vermeulen masterfully captures the cold, crisp air of the winter day, emphasizing the frosty landscape and the fleeting nature of the ice. The scene evokes a sense of quietude and simple enjoyment, a testament to the Dutch Golden Age fascination with everyday life and natural beauty.