Skating in Holland by Johan Jongkind. A group of figures ice skate on a frozen Dutch canal at dusk, flanked by snow-covered banks, windmills, and a low sun glowing through a heavy, clouded sky.

Skating in Holland

Johan Jongkind

1895 · Oil Paint, Canvas

This atmospheric oil painting captures the quiet energy of a Dutch winter day as skaters glide across the ice beneath a moody, sunset sky.

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Where it works

A measured, grounding piece with warm wood and umber notes — sits quietly within a room.

Often works in
Living Room · Library · Study
Placement
Works well as a measured horizontal anchor
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Benefits from a distinct wall tone
Color notes
Rich brown, Olive green

About the piece

A classic example of late 19th-century atmospheric landscape painting, this scene depicts figures skating on a frozen canal. The artist employs a muted, tonal palette and loose brushwork to capture the hazy light of a setting sun filtering through an overcast sky, with the silhouettes of traditional windmills grounding the composition in the Dutch countryside.