The winter of 1607-08 was a particularly cold one in Europe. Hendrick Avercamp was one of the first Dutch painters to specialise in snow scenes and his 1608 oil painting Winter Landscape with Skaters depicts townsfolk skating, playing kolf, walking and occasionally falling over on an icy frozen river. Accredited Lecturer Dr Sophie Oosterwijk will show us the fascinating stories in this painting, which is now in the collection of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.
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Comments
Fascinating painting which encapsulates such an interesting snapshot of Dutch life at the time. Very well de-constructed by very good lecturer.
As usual Sophie you delivered a perfect illustration in such detail, making it much more lively, and taking us through the scenery as if we were there. Well done.
Fantastic
That was wonderful and so informative, Thankyou!
Excellent. Thank you so much for such an interesting and fun insight to these wonderful paintings. I shall look more closely next time I visit the galleries and museums!
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Good lecture
Thank you Dr Sophie. So much interesting detail and well explained. I've never heard of Avercamp but will definitely seek out his work when I next visit the National Gallery.
what an interesting lecture. I had seen images of this painting without appreciating the humour of it - Thank you.
That was so interesting. I've not heard of this painter but will make sure I find out more about him. Thank you.