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Dancing Couple

Heinrich Aldegrever

National Gallery of Art

This print shows two people standing close together, one slightly behind the other. The front person has one hand on a long sword hung on their hip, while their other holds the hand of the person behind them. They have a broad face, a bun or headpiece on top of their head, and a draped fabric cloth over a vest or breastplate with short trousers. The person behind them has short, curly hair, and wears what appears to be a draped gown with a low neckline. The two people stand on a surface covered with rocks or rubble, and the background behind them is blank.

Artwork Details

Date
1551
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
2072 × 2919 px
Public Domain
Yes
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