Dance of the Gods of Love
1525
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1525
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This etching shows tiny mythical figures dancing in a circle. Their bodies twist in wild, playful poses across the paper. Some hold instruments. Others look like they’re laughing mid-air. Sebald Beham made this in 1544. He was one of three brothers all artists. This isn’t just decoration—it’s a tiny story cut into metal. His brother Barthel Beham often used the same style.
