Artwork
Scene on the Ice
Scene on the Ice is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Hendrick Avercamp. It dates from 1620 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Ireland.
About this work
Overview
Scene on the Ice, painted in 1620 by Hendrick Avercamp, is an oil painting depicting a vibrant winter scene set on a frozen river in 17th-century Netherlands.
Subject & Meaning
The painting captures the social and recreational customs of the time, showing figures engaged in ice skating, games, and daily activities amidst a winter landscape featuring a drawbridge, houses, and trees.
Technique & Style
Avercamp utilized a diverse color palette to evoke a cold, wintry atmosphere, characteristic of his lively winter landscape style, which often highlighted Dutch life and leisure.
History & Provenance
Created in 1620, the work is now part of the National Gallery of Ireland's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Hendrick Avercamp (January 27, 1585 (bapt.) – May 15, 1634 (buried)) was a Dutch painter during the Dutch Golden Age of painting.
