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Winter

Pieter van der Heyden after Hans Bol

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a winter scene with a village on the horizon, a castle near a frozen water body, and people engaged in various activities such as warming by a fire, working together, playing on the ice, and participating in a small gathering or market. There are children playing on the ice, and the scene is depicted in a monochromatic style with detailed etching, emphasizing textures and movement.

Artwork Details

Date
1570
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
4508 × 3543 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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