Artwork
Skating by the city walls
Skating by the city walls is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Thomas Heeremans. It dates from 1689 and is held in the collection of the National Museum in Warsaw.
About this work
Overview
Skating by the city walls is a 17th-century oil painting by Thomas Heeremans, a Dutch artist known for winter landscapes and city scenes.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a winter scene with people skating on a frozen body of water near city walls and buildings, capturing a moment of activity and movement.
Technique & Style
Heeremans' use of oil paint and chiaroscuro creates a sense of energy, with the contrast between light and dark enhancing the dynamic atmosphere of the scene.
History & Provenance
Created in 1689, the painting is now held in the National Museum in Warsaw, exemplifying the Dutch Golden Age style influenced by artists like Klaes Molenaer.
Artist & collection
Artist
Thomas Heeremans (1641–1694) was a Dutch painter and art dealer. He is known for his landscapes of winter scenes, cityscapes, harbor scenes, beach views, river views and village scenes. He was influenced by Klaes…
