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Adam Van Breen Most Popular Paintings

The 10 artworks by Adam Van Breen our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

Edition 2026 · 10 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Adam Van Breen · 1585 – 1642

Winter landscape with numerous elegantly-dressed figures skating on a frozen river, with an ice yacht (1610)

1610 · City Museum Simeonstift, Trier, Trier

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 1 of 10 artworks by Adam Van Breen
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Elegant company on a terrace (1614) by Adam Van Breen

1614 · Gebruder Douwes · original 34.5 x 61.5cm

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Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 2 of 10 artworks by Adam Van Breen
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Winter landscape with elegant figures ice-skating (1615)

1615 · Gemäldegalerie, Berlin · original 39.0 x 57.0cm

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Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 3 of 10 artworks by Adam Van Breen
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winter landscape with skating, 1636, Adam Van Breen

1636 · Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp, Antwerp · original 40.0 x 82.5cm

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Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 4 of 10 artworks by Adam Van Breen
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Adam Van Breen: Winter landscape with elegant skaters on a frozen lake, ice-breakers and a town in the distance

1615

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 5 of 10 artworks by Adam Van Breen
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Adam Van Breen: Landscape with Frozen Canal, Skaters and an Ice-Boat, Adam van Breen, 1611

1611 · Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam · original 48 x 91 cm

Adam van Breen’s 'Frozen Canal' (1611) captures a Dutch Golden Age winter scene of skaters & ice-boating. Explore this detailed oil painting, rich in symbolism & fashion details.

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Art Movement: Dutch Golden Age
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 6 of 10 artworks by Adam Van Breen
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Skating on the Frozen Amstel River

1611 · National Gallery of Art, Washington · original 56 x 79 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 7 of 10 artworks by Adam Van Breen
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Skating Scene

original 34.9 x 64.7cm

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Popularity: No. 8 of 10 artworks by Adam Van Breen
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Adam Van Breen, Winter Landscape with Skaters, Adam van Breen, c. 1615 - c. 1620 (1620)

1620 · Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam · original 55 x 112 cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 9 of 10 artworks by Adam Van Breen
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The Vijverberg, The Hague, in Winter, with Prince Maurits and his Retinue in the Foreground, Adam van Breen, 1618 – Adam Van Breen

1618 · Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam · original 71 x 132 cm

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Color Palette: Dark

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 10 of 10 artworks by Adam Van Breen
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The artist

Adam Van Breen

1585 – 1642

Quick facts

NationalityNetherlands
Color intensitybalanced
Museums on APSRijksmuseum, Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp, National Gallery of Art, Gemäldegalerie, Gebruder Douwes
Born1585, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Typical colorsespresso, rosy brown
Art periodEarly Modern
Also known asAdam van Brecht, Adam van Breem, A. Van Breen, Адам ван Брін, Adam Van Breen

Biography

early life and artistic pursuits

adam van breen, a prominent figure in the dutch golden age, was born in amsterdam in 1585. his life, though not extensively documented, is marked by his specialization in winter landscapes, which has left an indelible mark on the art world.

artistic affiliations and geographic influences

in 1612, van breen became a member of the hague guild of st. luke, a significant artistic community. besides his work in the hague, he is known to have worked in amsterdam and oslo, reflecting the geographic breadth of his influence.

notable works and style

- skating on the frozen amstel river (oil on panel, 56 x 79 cm): this painting encapsulates van breen's mastery of capturing the essence of winter landscapes, with hundreds of figures enjoying ice skating in a vibrant, detailed scene. - winter landscape with skaters (c. 1615 - c. 1620, oil on panel, 55 x 112 cm): this work showcases van breen's ability to balance composition and figures, reflecting his unique style influenced by hendrick and barendt avercamp.

legacy and later life

van breen's later years saw him settle in christiania (now oslo), where he executed several handsome portraits during his norwegian period. his influence on the art world is undeniable, with his works being a testament to the dutch golden age's artistic prowess.

key artistic contributions: van breen's detailed, realistic winter landscapes and his influence on the development of the dutch golden age art movement.
notable museums featuring his work: the museum huis ten bosch in the hague, netherlands, among others.

further exploration at ArtsDot.com

- view adam van breen's "skating on the frozen amstel river" - explore adam van breen's profile and artworks - wikipedia: adam van breen

Questions & Answers

Where are Adam Van Breen's artworks organized by color?

Adam Van Breen's works can be explored by color on the artist's Spectral Index page.

How do I find all works by Adam Van Breen in a given medium?

Adam Van Breen's works can be browsed by medium on the artist's All Medium page.

What are the birthplace and birth year of Adam Van Breen?

Adam Van Breen was born in Amsterdam in 1585.

By the ArtsDot.com Editorial Team Updated Oct. 11, 2026

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