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The Winter King on the Ice

Cornelis Ploos van Amstel after Hendrick Avercamp

National Gallery of Art

It is a drawing of a group of figures in a town square. The foreground shows figures in period attire, including capes, hats, and masks. The central figure on the right wears a yellow outfit and holds a fan, next to a figure with a sheathed sword. The background features a crowd engaging in various activities, with architectural structures in the distance.

Artwork Details

Date
1766
Medium
etching and chalk manner with roulette inked à la poupée and hand-colored with wash
Dimensions
3761 × 3660 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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