Dutch Snow Scene with SkatersJan Griffier I · 1695
1695
83.0 x 94.0 cm
Merchant Adventurers’ Hall
Jan Griffier I (1652 – 1718)
Discover Jan Griffier I: Dutch Golden Age painter known for evocative English & Rhineland landscapes. Explore his engravings, mezzotints & city views – a unique artistic legacy.
Merchant Adventurers’ Hall (York, United Kingdom)
Delve into York’s medieval past at Merchant Adventurers’ Hall – Britain's oldest continuously functioning guildhall! Admire architectural marvels, explore merchant records & witness a living legacy.
About this artwork
- Title: Dutch Snow Scene with Skaters
- Artist: Jan Griffier I
- Year: 1695
- Original dimensions: 83.0 x 94.0 cm
- Format: Landscape
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: Merchant Adventurers’ Hall
- Main color: Espresso
- Perceived brightness: balanced
Questions & Answers
At what age did Jan Griffier I make "Dutch Snow Scene with Skaters"?
When "Dutch Snow Scene with Skaters" was created in 1695, Jan Griffier I - born in 1652 - was 43 years old.
How strong are the colors of "Dutch Snow Scene with Skaters"?
"Dutch Snow Scene with Skaters" by Jan Griffier I is recorded with a muted saturation and a monochromatic intensity.
Is "Dutch Snow Scene with Skaters" by Jan Griffier I a portrait, landscape or square composition?
"Dutch Snow Scene with Skaters" by Jan Griffier I is a landscape composition. The proportions are worth checking before choosing a print size.
What color harmony does "Dutch Snow Scene with Skaters" by Jan Griffier I display?
"Dutch Snow Scene with Skaters" by Jan Griffier I displays a discordant palette color harmony.
In what year was "Dutch Snow Scene with Skaters" by Jan Griffier I created?
"Dutch Snow Scene with Skaters" dates from 1695. The date places the work within Jan Griffier I's career and its era.
Who created "Dutch Snow Scene with Skaters"?
"Dutch Snow Scene with Skaters" was created by Jan Griffier I. The information on this page describes Jan Griffier I's original work.
How do contrast and harmony combine in "Dutch Snow Scene with Skaters"?
In "Dutch Snow Scene with Skaters", a balanced contrast is paired with a discordant palette harmony.