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Ice entertainment in the village of Kortenhoef, 1776. Creator: Cornelis van Noorde
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Ice entertainment in the village of Kortenhoef, 1776. Creator: Cornelis van Noorde
Ice entertainment in the village of Kortenhoef, 1776
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Cornelis van Noorde's captivating 18th-century drawing, "Ice Entertainment in the Village of Kortenhoef, 1776," invites us to step back in time and experience the joy and merriment of a quintessential Dutch winter scene. Set against the backdrop of a picturesque village landscape in North Holland, Netherlands, the drawing depicts a lively and humorous scene of ice skating and sledging. At the center of the composition, a group of men and women, bundled up against the cold, engage in the popular pastime of ice skating. Some glide gracefully across the frozen surface, while others struggle to keep their balance and prevent a fall. In the foreground, a man in a hat gestures excitedly towards a fallen figure, perhaps offering words of encouragement or amusement. Meanwhile, another man, perched atop a sledge, eagerly urges his horse to pull him along the icy road. The horse, seemingly unfazed by the cold weather, trots along, its breath visible in the crisp winter air. The scene is further enlivened by the presence of trees and plants, their branches bare and covered in a dusting of snow. The church in the background, with its tall spire reaching towards the heavens, serves as a reminder of the religious and cultural heritage of the time. The intricate details of the building, the gestures and expressions of the figures, and the vibrant colors and textures of the scene are all rendered with the masterful touch of Cornelis van Noorde's ink and paper. This charming and evocative drawing invites us to appreciate the simple pleasures of life in the past, and to revel in the beauty and humor of a winter's day in the village of Kortenhoef.
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