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BRUEGHEL, Jan. Landscape with Skaters
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BRUEGHEL, Jan. Landscape with Skaters
Bj� trand, Gunnar. Lanscape with Skaters. ca. 1589 - beg. 17th c. According to the catalog of 1920, the figures were painted by Jan Brueghel. It belonged to Charles I of England. Flemish art. Oil on canvas. SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY). Madrid. Prado Museum
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1589 Autonomous Belonged Brueghel Catalog Community Daylight Figures Flemings Flemish Landscapes Paintings Pictures Prado Skaters Sunlight Times Gunnar Lanscape
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Jan Brueghel's "Landscape with Skaters," also known as "Winter Landscape with Skaters" or "The Ice Rink," is a breathtaking oil on canvas painting dating back to the late 16th or early 17th century. This masterpiece, created by the Flemish artist, is a testament to the beauty and charm of the winter season. The painting, which once belonged to Charles I of England, is now proudly displayed at the Prado Museum in Madrid, Spain. The landscape is filled with a vibrant and rich color palette, capturing the essence of a crisp, sunlit day. The figures in the painting, which were reportedly painted by Jan Brueghel himself according to the 1920 catalog, add a sense of liveliness and movement to the otherwise still and serene landscape. The painting depicts a group of Flemings enjoying a day on the ice, with the sun casting a warm glow over the scene. The figures, dressed in colorful clothing, glide gracefully across the frozen surface, their breath visible in the cold air. The landscape is dotted with trees, their branches bare and reaching towards the sky, adding depth and texture to the painting. The painting's horizontal composition, with its expansive view of the winter landscape, invites the viewer to imagine themselves in the scene, basking in the daylight and enjoying the simple pleasures of the season. This early modern work of art is a must-see for anyone interested in Western art history, and a beautiful reminder of the beauty and charm of the winter season.
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