In Hunters in the Snow, the artist has captured the atmosphere of a cold winter's day. The landscape is snow-covered and stark with the returning hunters wearily trudging home. It is reminiscent of earlier renditions of seasons. Which of the following also described the seasons and might have been influential in the conception of this work?

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The Limbourg Brothers' Les Très Riches Heures du Duc de Berry is a famous illuminated manuscript depicting scenes from each month of the year, including winter scenes similar to Hunters in the Snow. The manuscript was created in the early 15th century and may have influenced the artist who created Hunters in the Snow.

In Hunters in the Snow, the Artist Has Captured the Atmosphere