Fishing on the Ice by Abraham van Calraet. A crowd of people, a horse-drawn sled, and a dog are gathered on a frozen river for ice fishing next to a large Dutch windmill.

Fishing on the Ice

Abraham van Calraet

1722 · Oil Paint, Panel

A bustling 18th-century Dutch winter scene depicting communal ice fishing beside a grand windmill.

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Where it works

A balanced artwork with steady presence with warm, lived-in color — holds a wall without competing for attention.

Often works in
Living Room · Office · Study
Placement
Works well as a measured horizontal anchor
Walls
Works across a broad range of wall colors
Color notes
Soft gray, Charcoal black, Soft white

About the piece

Painted in 1722, Abraham van Calraet’s 'Fishing on the Ice' captures a lively moment of winter life in the Netherlands. The composition features a towering windmill that anchors the scene, while a crowd of villagers, horses, and a dog animate the frozen river surface below. The cool, silvery palette and soft, overcast light are hallmarks of the Dutch landscape tradition, making this a classic piece of heritage decor.