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Large Wedding Dancers

Heinrich Aldegrever

National Gallery of Art

The image shows two individuals from head to toe. The male figure has one arm around the female figure, and the other arm pointing outward. He has a long, intricately styled beard, and wears a small cap on his head. His clothing is elaborate, with a puffed, striped doublet, short trousers, a cape draped over his shoulders, voluminous sleeves, hose, pointed shoes, and a sword at his side. The female figure stands beside him, looking in the opposite direction, with delicate facial features, hair up, an ornate hat, a long flowing gown with wide sleeves, and a cross brooch at her chest. The background is plain, with a small engraved monogram and the year 1538 in the upper-left corner.

Artwork Details

Date
1538
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
2814 × 4260 px
Public Domain
Yes
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