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Kolf Collection

Step into the frozen world of kolf: a game that brings together figures on ice, creating a winter scene straight out of the 17th century

Background imageKolf Collection: Skaters on the Ice, a Man Pushing a Sledge and a Kolf-player / verso: Two Skaters, c.1620-c.1625

Skaters on the Ice, a Man Pushing a Sledge and a Kolf-player / verso: Two Skaters, c.1620-c.1625

Background imageKolf Collection: Portrait of Samuel Cornelisz van Esch, 1632. Creator: Anon

Portrait of Samuel Cornelisz van Esch, 1632. Creator: Anon
Portrait of Samuel Cornelisz van Esch, 1632

Background imageKolf Collection: Winter Landscape near a Town with Kolf Players, c.1658-c.1660. Creator: Aert van der Neer

Winter Landscape near a Town with Kolf Players, c.1658-c.1660. Creator: Aert van der Neer
Winter Landscape near a Town with Kolf Players, c.1658-c.1660

Background imageKolf Collection: Winter Scene with Numerous Figures on the Ice, c. 1600-31 (oil on panel)

Winter Scene with Numerous Figures on the Ice, c. 1600-31 (oil on panel)
MAN62912 Winter Scene with Numerous Figures on the Ice, c.1600-31 (oil on panel) by Arentsz, Arent (1585-1635); 25.7x50.8 cm; Manchester Art Gallery

Background imageKolf Collection: Winter Landscape with Skaters, Golf players and Peasants on Frozen Waterways

Winter Landscape with Skaters, Golf players and Peasants on Frozen Waterways
5914728 Winter Landscape with Skaters, Golf players and Peasants on Frozen Waterways (oil on panel) by Verstralen (van Stralen), Antoni (1594-1641); Private Collection; Dutch, out of copyright

Background imageKolf Collection: Child Playing Golf (oil on canvas)

Child Playing Golf (oil on canvas)
GR27767 Child Playing Golf (oil on canvas) by Cuyp, Aelbert (1620-91); Private Collection; (add.info.: Formerly in the collection of the English poet and collector, Edward James (1907-84)

Background imageKolf Collection: Portrait of a boy playing golf by the shore, c. 1658-59 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of a boy playing golf by the shore, c. 1658-59 (oil on canvas)
6127248 Portrait of a boy playing golf by the shore, c.1658-59 (oil on canvas) by Helst, Bartolomeus van der (1613-70); 114.3x86.3 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Dutch

Background imageKolf Collection: Portrait of a Boy with a Kolf Club, 1631 (oil on panel)

Portrait of a Boy with a Kolf Club, 1631 (oil on panel)
6125014 Portrait of a Boy with a Kolf Club, 1631 (oil on panel) by Geest, Wybrand Simonsz. de (1592-1660); 115.4x85.3 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Dutch, out of copyright

Background imageKolf Collection: Winter in Holland: Skating Scene, 1645. Creator: Aert van der Neer

Winter in Holland: Skating Scene, 1645. Creator: Aert van der Neer
Winter in Holland: Skating Scene, 1645

Background imageKolf Collection: River view winter View frozen canal ice cream players

River view winter View frozen canal ice cream players
River view in winter, River view in winter. View of a frozen canal with ice cream players and skaters on the ice. On the left bank a church and houses, on the right some farms, winter landscape

Background imageKolf Collection: Man fur hat winter landscape Dutch womens mens suits

Man fur hat winter landscape Dutch womens mens suits
Man with fur hat in a winter landscape Dutch womens and mens suits, 1622 (series title), A standing man, seen from the side, hiding in his cloak and with fur hat on his head in a winter landscape

Background imageKolf Collection: Winter Landscape, Gillis van Scheyndel I, 1631 - 1656

Winter Landscape, Gillis van Scheyndel I, 1631 - 1656

Background imageKolf Collection: Skaters and kolf players, Kolven, on the ice near farms, Esaias van de Velde, Anonymous

Skaters and kolf players, Kolven, on the ice near farms, Esaias van de Velde, Anonymous, Johannes Pietersz. Berendrecht, 1610 - 1617

Background imageKolf Collection: Winter landscape with flask players on the ice: january, The Netherlands, Jan van de Velde

Winter landscape with flask players on the ice: january, The Netherlands, Jan van de Velde (II), 1608 - 1618

Background imageKolf Collection: Kolf Players and skaters on the ice near a tower, which is used as a dovecote, print

Kolf Players and skaters on the ice near a tower, which is used as a dovecote, print maker: Jan van de Velde (II), Dating 1616

Background imageKolf Collection: Game of Klosbaan at the Het Loo Palace, 1694-97 (coloured engraving)

Game of Klosbaan at the Het Loo Palace, 1694-97 (coloured engraving)
XOS1766244 Game of Klosbaan at the Het Loo Palace, 1694-97 (coloured engraving) by Call, Jan I van (c.1656-c.1706); 13x16.8 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam


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Step into the frozen world of kolf: a game that brings together figures on ice, creating a winter scene straight out of the 17th century. From Gillis van Scheyndel's enchanting Winter Landscape to Aert van der Neer's captivating Skating Scene, these oil paintings capture the essence of this beloved pastime. In one corner, we see skaters gracefully gliding across frozen waterways, their movements mirroring the elegance of golf players in another corner. Peasants and children join in on the fun, adding an element of joy and playfulness to the scene. Wrapped in warm fur hats and coats, men and women alike brave the cold to partake in this exhilarating sport. The Kolf Game takes center stage as it becomes a focal point for both young and old. Whether it is portrayed through Esaias van de Velde's Skaters and Kolf Players or Jan van de Velde's Winter Landscape with Flask Players on Ice, there is no denying its significance. The kolf club itself becomes a symbol of skill and determination as seen in Portrait of a Boy with a Kolf Club by an anonymous artist. As we immerse ourselves in these winter landscapes from Holland, we can almost feel the crisp air against our cheeks while witnessing this centuries-old tradition come alive before our eyes. So let us embrace this nostalgic journey back in time where kolf reigns supreme amidst frozen canals and endless possibilities.