Antique Master Print-DUTCH-ICE-SKATING-GENRE-Gole-Dusart-17th c.

A Dutch man humorously skating on ice with a pipe in hand, dressed in winter attire. Other figures in the background engage in similar activities. A wintery, satirical scene with a genre focus, showing enjoyment of the cold.

Made by Jacob Gole after Cornelis Dusart.

Medium: Mezzotint engraving on hand laid (verge) paper.

Sheet size: 18.2 x 25.7 cm (7.17 x 10.12 inch). Image size: 17.8 x 25.3 cm. (7.01 x 9.96 inch).

Condition: good, given age. Minor age-related toning; well-preserved mezzotint with clear and detailed impression. Small hole at op margin, backed. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

DUTCH, GENRE, ICE SKATING, WINTER, HUMOR, SATIRE, CORNELIS DUSART, JACOB GOLE, MEZZOTINT, 17TH CENTURY, LEISURE, PIPE, COLD, SKATING | PCO-EXPO-406 (DUTCH)

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

From a series depiciting the seasons.

Biography engraver: Jacob Gole (1660-1737) was a Dutch mezzotint engraver and printmaker, known for reproducing the works of other artists in the mezzotint medium. His works often featured genre scenes and portraits, capturing the lively and humorous spirit of Dutch culture.

Biography artist: Cornelis Dusart (1660-1704) was a Dutch painter and printmaker, notable for his satirical and often humorous depictions of peasant life and Dutch genre scenes. His works display keen observations of daily life, with an emphasis on the expressive and comical aspects.