Zuylen - Winter, from The Seasons, View of Castles in the Vicinity of Amsterdam
1610
Medium
Engraving on ivory laid paper
Classification
engraving
Department
Prints and Drawings
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
268267
Art Historical Context
Created in 1610 by Dutch artist Hessel Gerritsz, “Zuylen - Winter” forms part of the series “The Seasons, View of Castles in the Vicinity of Amsterdam.” The engraving depicts the quiet stillness of Zuylen Castle under winter conditions, capturing the subtle textures of snow-covered grounds and bare trees. This work reflects the early seventeenth-century Dutch interest in local topography and the changing seasons, themes that resonated with audiences familiar with the flat landscapes surrounding Amsterdam. As an engraving printed on ivory laid paper, the piece showcases the precision of early ...