Skaters on Dutch waterway by a windmill - Andreas Schelfhout (Dutch, 1787-1870)

Skaters on a Dutch Waterway by a Windmill by Andreas Schelfhout beautifully captures the charm of a winter scene in 19th-century Holland. The painting features skaters gliding across a frozen canal, with a traditional windmill standing tall in the background. Schelfhout's delicate use of light and soft brushwork brings the cold, serene landscape to life, evoking the peaceful yet lively atmosphere of Dutch winter pastimes. A perfect piece for collectors who admire romanticized winter scenes and the mastery of Dutch landscape painting.