Artwork
Zicht op Antwerpen met de bevroren Schelde
Zicht op Antwerpen met de bevroren Schelde is an oil painting by the Northern Renaissance artist Lucas van Valckenborch. It dates from 1597 and is held in the collection of the Städel Museum.
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Overview
Zicht op Antwerpen met de bevroren Schelde is a 1597 oil painting by Lucas van Valckenborch, a Flemish artist known for his landscapes. The work is part of the Städel Museum's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a winter scene in Antwerp, with the frozen Schelde river in the foreground and the city in the background. People engage in various winter activities, such as ice skating and sledding, amidst a cloudy and gray sky.
Technique & Style
The artist employed chiaroscuro to create depth and dimensionality, using a range of colors from cool tones for ice and snow to warmer tones for buildings and clothing.
History & Provenance
Van Valckenborch served as court painter to Archduke Matthias before moving to Austria and Germany, where he joined a family of artists who had relocated for religious reasons.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Lucas van Valckenborch or Lucas van Valckenborch the Elder (c. 1535 in Leuven – 2 February 1597 in Frankfurt am Main) was a Flemish painter, mainly known for his landscapes. He also made contributions to portrait…
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