IJsvermaak: de maand januari en het element lucht 1623 - 1653

"IJsvermaak: de maand januari en het element lucht" (1623-1653) by Pieter Nolpe is an etching depicting a winter scene in the Netherlands. The artwork shows people ice skating, playing games, and riding a horse-drawn sleigh on a frozen canal. This print is part of a series of twelve etchings by Nolpe titled "The Months," each one showcasing a different month of the year and its corresponding element. The etching, housed at the Rijksmuseum, provides a glimpse into 17th-century Dutch life, showcasing both the beauty of the natural world and the recreational activities enjoyed by people in the winter.