The Vijverberg, The Hague in Winter by Adam van Breen. A large crowd of figures, including Prince Maurits and his retinue, are gathered on and around a frozen pond in The Hague under an atmospheric winter sky.
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The Vijverberg, The Hague in Winter

Adam van Breen

1618 · Oil Paint, Panel

A classic Dutch Golden Age winter landscape depicting ice skaters and royal figures on the frozen Vijverberg in The Hague.

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Where it works

A balanced artwork with steady presence with warm wood and umber notes — sits comfortably in a more formal setting.

Often works in
Dining Room · Library · Study
Placement
Reads naturally above long furniture lines
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Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
Color notes
Rich brown, Charcoal black, Aged gold

About the piece

Painted in 1618 by Adam van Breen, this masterful Dutch Golden Age work captures the lively atmosphere of the frozen Vijverberg in The Hague. In the foreground, Prince Maurits and his elegantly dressed retinue stand upon the snow, while the mid-ground buzzes with figures skating across the ice beneath a sweeping, moody winter sky and the historic architecture of the Binnenhof.

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