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Winter Landscape with Ice Skaters, c.1608. Creator: Hendrick Avercamp
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Winter Landscape with Ice Skaters, c.1608. Creator: Hendrick Avercamp
Winter Landscape with Ice Skaters, c.1608. Hendrick Avercamp turned the winter landscape into a subject in its own right. A typical feature of his early work is the high horizon. This enabled Avercamp to focus on the dozens of figures on the ice. He showed all kinds of uncouth details in this bird's-eye view, including couples making love and going to the toilet and in the distance, in the middle, a man urinating
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Arial View Avercamp Hendrick Busy Community Daily Life De Stomme Van Kampen Dutch Golden Age Elevated View Frozen Hendrick Avercamp Ice Skater Ice Skating The Mute Of Kampen Winter Sports Golden Age Pastime
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Winter Landscape with Ice Skaters," painted around 1608 by the Dutch artist Hendrick Avercamp, captures the spirit of community and leisure in the wintry landscape of the Low Countries during the 17th century. The high horizon in this aerial view allows the viewer to focus on the bustling scene below, where dozens of figures engage in various winter activities. In the foreground, groups of men and women glide across the frozen surface on ice skates, their laughter and joy echoing through the still winter air. Children play nearby, their brightly colored clothing contrasting against the monochromatic landscape. Avercamp masterfully depicts the daily life of rural communities during this season, capturing the uncouth details that often went unnoticed in more formal portraits of the time. In the distance, a man relieves himself in the middle of the scene, a common occurrence in rural areas where facilities were scarce. Couples make love in secluded spots, adding an element of intimacy to the scene. This oil on panel painting, titled "The Mute of Kampen" after Avercamp's nickname, is a testament to the artist's ability to elevate the winter landscape to a subject in its own right. The painting is a valuable heritage art piece, showcasing the regionalism and rustic charm of the Dutch Golden Age. The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam is home to this masterpiece, which continues to captivate audiences with its vivid depiction of wintry pastimes and daily life in the Netherlands during the 17th century.
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