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Dancers with Flute and Tambourine

Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of two entertainers playing musical instruments. The drawing shows two figures engaged in musical performance, each playing a different instrument. The figure on the left is playing a small drum, held up high, while the figure on the right is playing a flute or similar wind instrument. Both figures are wearing elaborately detailed clothing, with voluminous sleeves and textured leggings. Their postures suggest movement and rhythm. The drawing is rendered in fine, precise lines that capture the fabric’s texture and the figures’ dynamic poses.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1617
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
3772 × 2722 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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