Schaatsende man met drie eenden aan een stok 1695 - 1697

This etching, "Schaatsende man met drie eenden aan een stok," by Pieter van den Berge depicts a man ice skating with three ducks strung on a stick. The scene captures the Dutch tradition of winter ice skating and hunting, highlighting the skill of the skater and the abundance of the season. The artist, Pieter van den Berge, was active in the Netherlands in the late 17th and early 18th centuries, known for his detailed engravings of daily life. The image is a testament to the Dutch fascination with depicting the beauty and leisure of their winters, capturing the essence of a cultural moment.