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Large Wedding Dancers

Heinrich Aldegrever

National Gallery of Art

The image shows two individuals standing full-length and facing slightly to the right. The person on the left is holding long musical instruments, while the other individual stands beside them. Both have curly hair, with the person on the left having more defined curls. The individual on the left has distinct facial features with a slightly turned head, a straight nose, and a visible chin. The person on the right has a less angled face and a softer expression. Both are dressed in elaborate 16th-century attire featuring doublets, puffed shorts, ornamental boots, and heavily draped robes. The left person is gripping the musical instruments with both hands. In the backdrop, there is an intricate design with a lined pattern containing the date "1538" and the signature initials "AG" within a square frame.

Artwork Details

Date
1538
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
2842 × 4268 px
Public Domain
Yes
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