Image

Esaias van de Velde I

Frozen Canal before a Farm in Winter, ca. 1628

Description

Maker

Title

Frozen Canal before a Farm in Winter

Year

ca. 1628

Medium

Charcoal and wash and light brown ink on laid paper

Materials/Techniques

Materials

Supports

Dimensions

19.2 x 29.4 cm (7 9/16 x 11 9/16 inches)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

Inscribed in black chalk, LR: "E. V. Velde. 162[...]"

Type

Credit

Anonymous gift

Object Number

61.075

Projects & Publications

Publications

Exhibition History

Exhibition History

Design and Description

January 27 - April 9, 2006

Like many Dutch artists of the 17th century, Esaias van de Velde specialized in naturalistic landscapes without mythological or religious associations, such as this delicate chalk drawing. Taking a low viewpoint, Van de Velde relayed the bitter cold of the European winter and a favorite seasonal pastime, ice skating.

Use

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