Skating at Sloten, near Amsterdam
The Met
Artist: Johannes Abrahamsz Beerstraten(Dutch, Amsterdam 1622–1666 Amsterdam)
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 36 1/4 x 51 5/8 in. (92.1 x 131.1 cm)
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1911
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Winter landscape: a church, people skating on a frozen river, under a dark, cloudy sky
Detailed Description
The horizontal scene depicts a bustling winter setting under a dark sky. The upper half shows heavy, dark grey clouds, with hints of lighter grey and blue visible in places. In the center, a prominent church with a tall steeple stands on a snow-covered bank, its light brown walls and snow-dusted roof against the dark sky. Bare, dark trees surround the church, with branches reaching upwards. The lower half depicts a wide expanse of frozen surface, populated by numerous small figures engaged in various activities. On the left, a dark boat is partially visible at the edge of the frozen surface, with several figures standing nearby. Across the frozen surface, people are skating, walking, and playing. Some figures appear to be falling, while others pull a sled with a person on it. The figures are dressed in dark, heavy clothing, with some wearing hats. To the right, a cluster of houses with snow-covered roofs and bare trees lines the bank, and a small arched bridge is visible. The overall color palette is cool, with dominant greys, browns, and whites, complemented by warmer tones from the church and some figures' clothing.
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