This is a drawing of six acrobatic formations. The drawing depicts six groups arranged in two vertical columns, showing human figures creatively stacked in pyramidal shapes. Each group is performing a balancing act, with each figure holding a flaming torch aloft. The sketch is detailed, with careful attention to the positioning and gestures of the figures, capturing a sense of dynamic energy and motion. The lines are fine and softly textured, contributing to an overall delicate yet lively composition.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1652
- Medium
- etching on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 3559 × 4777 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original