Artwork
Skaters on the Ice, ca. 1642 – 1645
Skaters on the Ice, ca. 1642 – 1645 is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Isaac van Ostade. It dates from 1645 and is held in the collection of the Städel Museum.
About this work
Overview
Skaters on the Ice is an oil painting created by Isaac van Ostade between 1642 and 1645. It is a landscape depicting a scene of ice skaters on a frozen body of water.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows people ice skating, dressed in warm clothing, with some standing at the ice's edge and others gliding across it. The scene conveys a sense of tranquility and joy, capturing the skaters' enjoyment on the frozen lake.
Technique & Style
The artist used a range of colors to create depth and atmosphere, with a soft pale blue sky and shades of white, gray, and brown for the ice and landscape. This color palette contributes to the overall serene effect of the painting.
History & Provenance
The painting is currently held at the Städel Museum.
Artist & collection
