Winter 1606

"Winter" is an engraving by an anonymous artist from 1606, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum. It depicts a personified figure of Winter, clad in heavy robes and a hooded cloak, holding a pot. This small-scale work, measuring 70 mm in height and 40 mm in width, is a prime example of 17th-century allegorical art, using personification to represent the season of Winter. The engraving uses detailed lines to depict the figure's features and clothing, creating a sense of depth and realism.