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Large Wedding Dancers

Heinrich Aldegrever

National Gallery of Art

Two figures in a three-quarter length portrait are shown standing in profile facing each other towards the left side of the frame. The person on the left appears to be female, with delicate facial features, neatly styled hair covered by an ornate headdress, wearing a voluminous, textured gown with detailed patterns, and clasping her hands in front of her. The male figure on the right stands slightly in front of her with his legs crossed, adorned in an extravagant cloak with elaborate folds and textures, frills around the neck, and holding a cane in his right hand. His hair is curly and capped with a beret. The background is a plain, unadorned surface, drawing focus to the intricate detailing in the clothing and the interaction between the two figures.

Artwork Details

Date
1538
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
2875 × 4244 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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