Update (02/27/2011) : Thanks to our reader participation, the above obscure Dutch painting has been positively identified by Leo. We would like to thank him for his assistance.


The name of the painting is "Enjoying the Ice" by Hendrick Avercamp (1585 - 1634) and the date is circa 1630 - 1634, oil on canvas, 25 x 37.5 cm. He worked during the period known as "The Little Ice Age of Europe" in the 17th century. His winter landscapes have been exhibited in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, Holland. Avercamp was born a deaf mute and was known as "de Stomme van Kampen" (the mute of Kampen). He specialized in winter landscapes, and many of his works depict groups of people ice skating on frozen lakes. One of the largest bodies of his work is housed at the Royal Collection, which is the art collection of the British Royal Family. The world's preeminent expert on Avercamp is Professor Arthur Wheelock of the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. - ed.

("Mystery Dutch Painting") - Blog host and webmaster/editor have researched the following two famous painters as the possible creators of this work: Pieter Bruegel the Elder and Hieronymous Bosch. If any art savants among our readership can positively identify the correct artist and title of this painting, please email the blog host at gloves24@hotmail.com


Note: Please excuse the technical lens flare to the left of this rare Dutch lithograph, since it was photographed through glass. - ed.

Close up view of the painting referenced above.

Southern belle Magnolia Blossom, strolling along her plantation with the Wisteria hanging above, is caught in a sudden ice storm.