Viering van het midwinter lichtfeest 1655 - 1667

"Viering van het midwinter lichtfeest" (Celebration of the Midwinter Light Festival), is an etching by Dutch artist Romeyn de Hooghe, created between 1655 and 1667. The image depicts a group of people gathered around a fire, celebrating the winter solstice, with a winged figure ascending into the night sky. The scene is illuminated by the firelight, as well as by the faint glow of the moon and stars. The etching is currently held in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. De Hooghe's work often depicts scenes from daily life, and this print showcases his talent for capturing the warmth and intimacy of a communal celebration.