Ice Skating before the Gate of Saint George
Artist
Frans Huys

(engraver)

Hieronymus Cock

(publisher)

Production date
circa 1558
Object number
PK.OP.14031
Material

Engraving; two states known

Inscription
Signed at lower left: · H · cock excudeb; at lower right: ·F·H·
Dimensions
29.6 cm x 23.2 cm

A bridge with wagons leads to city gate across middle ground, while skaters fill the frozen canal.

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Ice Skating before the Gate of Saint George