Feast of Saint Nicholas 1893

"Feast of Saint Nicholas" is an 1893 engraving by American artist Timothy Cole (1852-1931). The artwork depicts a lively scene of celebration in a Dutch household, featuring a group of people gathered around a table, with Saint Nicholas (also known as Sinterklaas) arriving bearing gifts for the children. Cole's masterful use of light and shadow in the engraving enhances the drama and warmth of the scene, capturing the joyous atmosphere of the celebration. The work is housed at the Minneapolis Institute of Art and showcases Cole's mastery of the engraving technique, which he used to create faithful reproductions of famous paintings.