Het Sint Nicolaasfeest
1875 - 1876
Medium
etching
Dimensions
142; 173
About this artwork
collector's mark: Lugt 2228
Art Historical Context
**Het Sint Nicolaasfe (The Saint Nicholas Festival)** *Johannes Arnoldus Boland, 1875–1876, etching, 173 × 142 mm* Johannes Arnoldus Boland, a 19th-century Dutch artist for his genre scenes and meticulous prints, captures the joy of the Netherlands' cherished Sinterklaas celebration in this intimate etching. Created during the 1870, a time when Dutch art embraced Realism to depict everyday life and traditions, the work likely portrays children and families gathered for the December festival honoring Saint Nicholas—complete with his mythical arrival by ship, gifts, and festive treats. This c...
About the Artist
Johannes Arnoldus Boland · 1838–1922
Johannes Arnoldus Boland (1838–1922) was a Dutch etcher and engraver who played a significant role in the 19th-century etching revival in the Netherlands while serving as a restorer at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam for over three decades. Born on December 19, 1838, in Geesteren, a small town in the eastern Netherlands, Boland dedicated his career to both preserving and creating art, embodying the d...