Winter: een koning met de vier winden 1568

"Winter: een koning met de vier winden" (Winter: a King with the Four Winds) is a 1568 engraving by Flemish artist Lambert Lombard (1506-1566), now located in the Rijksmuseum. The artwork depicts the personification of winter, a crowned, bearded king seated on a rocky outcropping, wielding a staff. Four winged heads, representing the winds, are depicted blowing from the sky. The engraving exemplifies a humanist interest in classical themes and allegorical representation, portraying winter as a powerful and potent force. This small print, measuring just 245 mm high and 204 mm wide, reflects the detailed nature of Lombard's work.