Large Wedding Dancers

Heinrich Aldegrever

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a full-length depiction of two individuals, a woman and a man, standing close together in an embrace. The woman stands facing forward with her body slightly turned to her left. Her facial features are prominent with a round face, eyes looking slightly upward, and full lips. Her hair is styled intricately with a headpiece or lace. She is dressed in a textured dress with puffed sleeves, bows, and a long skirt. The man stands with his back partially to the viewer, his arm around the woman. He has curly short hair and wears a doublet, trunk hose, a jacket, stockings, and pointed shoes. He carries a ceremonial sword at his belt. The background is plain, emphasizing the detailed attire and woodcut or engraving technique.