Ring's 'Road in the Village of Baldersbrønde (Winter Day)'

What techniques does Laurits Andersen Ring implement to create such a crisp, snowy scene? Where are all the people, and why are the houses dark? And how does this landscape compare to Ring's other work?

Bethan Durie introduces Ring's 'Road in the Village of Baldersbrønde (Winter Day)', painted in 1912.  Ring often painted the small village of Baldersbrønde on Zealand, Denmark’s largest island.

A slow look at 'Road in the Village of Baldersbrønde (Winter Day)'

Find a warm, comfortable spot, take a moment to relax and let Bethan guide you through a slow, meditative look at Ring's winter scene.