Artwork
Winter
Winter is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Pieter van der Heyden. It dates from 1570 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Winter is an engraving on laid paper created by Pieter van der Heyden, a Flemish printmaker, around 1570. The print showcases a bustling winter scene in a town.
Subject & Meaning
The engraving depicts a crowded winter landscape with people engaging in various activities, such as playing, fighting, and drinking. A Latin text at the bottom suggests potential deeper meaning, but the print primarily captures the chaos of daily life during winter.
Technique & Style
The print is characterized by intricate detail, with numerous figures filling the scene, creating a sense of density. Van der Heyden's engraving style reflects his expertise in reproductive engravings, which helped disseminate contemporary Flemish art.
Artist & collection
Artist
Pieter van der Heyden (c. 1530 - after March 1572) was a Flemish printmaker who is known for his reproductive engravings after works by leading Flemish painters and designers of the 16th century.
The Parable of the Barren Fig Tree
The Angel Telling Joseph to Flee and the Flight into Egypt
Tobias Taking Leave of his Parents
The Virgin and Joseph at the Inn
Autumn
The Wedding of Mopsus and Nisa
The Parable of the Sower
The Parable of the Unjust Husbandmen
The Wedding of Mopsus and Nisa (The Dirty Bride)
The Homecoming of Tobias