Winter 1660

"Winter," a 1660 etching by Dutch artist Jan van Ossenbeeck, captures the scene of a snowy landscape with a group of people gathered around a humble dwelling. The print features a characteristically detailed and realistic style of Dutch etching, depicting the figures with fine lines and textures. The winter scene is rendered with meticulous precision, showing the snow-covered ground and the bare trees against the backdrop of distant mountains. The etching showcases Ossenbeeck's talent for capturing the details of everyday life in a striking and evocative manner, highlighting the hardships of winter and the human spirit's resilience.