#12 • Kinzer RD Mixed Media 3-D Winter Ride Landscape Scene by Aaron Zook

Part of 03/13/26 Aaron & Abner Zook Artwork Auction (live auction by PA Auction Center)

High bid $5,500.00

Status: Sold

This exceptional mixed-media diorama by Aaron Zook showcases the artist’s most iconic style: a richly layered, hand-carved three-dimensional scene set against a sweeping painted landscape. The composition centers on a classic red covered bridge, its interior filled with finely sculpted passengers bundled for a winter outing. Emerging from the bridge is a team of two large draft horses, meticulously shaped and painted, pulling a sleigh or wagon that guides the viewer directly into the snowy rural setting. Zook’s signature craftsmanship is unmistakable; every element from the horses’ harnesses to the passengers’ hats and coats is individually modeled, painted, and mounted to create depth and realism. Surrounding the bridge is a charming cluster of farm buildings, including a stone barn, red outbuildings, and distant homes scattered across rolling hills. The background landscape is a fully realized winter panorama, with pale skies, drifting clouds, and meandering roads that stretch across a peaceful countryside. The contrast between the sculpted foreground elements and the painted horizon creates a dramatic sense of space, making the piece both visually impressive and warmly nostalgic. Works of this scale and detail represent the pinnacle of Aaron Zook’s folk-art tradition. The artwork is housed in a deep, wood-toned frame that accommodates the relief depth and provides a finished, gallery-ready presentation.