IJsvermaak en eendenjagers 1888 - 1891

"IJsvermaak en eendenjagers," created between 1888 and 1891 by Dutch artist Willem (II) Steelink, depicts a lively winter scene. The etching showcases figures ice skating, playing games, and hunting ducks on a frozen canal in the Netherlands. The composition is dominated by a group of figures huddled under a large tree, their relaxed posture contrasting with the bustling activity on the ice in the background. The presence of windmills further enhances the distinctly Dutch character of this evocative print.