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Description: | This winter landscape with a church viewed from across a bridge is similar to Jan Beerstraten's View of Nieukoop (Kunsthalle, Hamburg). A frozen river in the foreground recedes to either side. A repoussoir tree on the left is set against a purplish-grey and blue winter sky. Anecdotal figures provide accents of colour: for instance, a stylish man in a red coat with dogs and a page walk towards the viewer, a horse-drawn sleigh crosses the bridge, and insouciant skaters and 'kolfers' enjoy themselves on the ice. The low viewpoint, interest in architectural motifs and emphasis on atmospheric effects are typical of Beerstraten. | Subjects: | landscape; buildings and gardens; figure | Source: | Vads | Creator: | Artist: Beerstraten, Anthonie (Dutch painter, act.1664-1667) Æ Attributed to circle of | Identifier: | http://www.vads.ac.uk/large.php?uid=8562... | Go to resource |
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