A Winter Landscape with Figures on the Ice by a Koek-en-zopie Tent

hendrickavercamp

Private Collection

amateur sketch

incomplete sketchy

possibly oil pastel

coloured pencil

underpainting

painting painterly

watercolour illustration

mixed medium

watercolor

environment sketch

Hendrick Avercamp, known for his winter landscapes, captured the lively scene of a frozen lake in the Netherlands in “A Winter Landscape with Figures on the Ice by a Koek-en-zopie Tent”. The painting, which depicts a variety of figures enjoying winter activities, from ice skating to horse-drawn sledding, showcases Avercamp's meticulous detail and ability to portray a bustling atmosphere. The scene includes a koek-en-zopie tent, a popular Dutch winter refreshment stand, further emphasizing the social aspect of the Dutch winter.