Winter Landscape with Skaters 1634

Hendrick Avercamp's "Winter Landscape with Skaters" is a 1634 drawing that showcases his mastery of winter scenes. The work depicts a frozen Dutch canal with figures skating and playing games. Avercamp, known as the "Painter of Winter," captured the atmosphere of a bustling winter day. He depicts the figures with fine detail, suggesting their activities and the cold climate. This drawing exemplifies the Dutch Golden Age's interest in everyday life and the natural world.