Dancer with a Tambourine
1615
chalk
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1615
chalk
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dancer with a Tambourine is a 1615 chalk by Jacques Bellange, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a woman holding a tambourine in one hand. Her hair is pulled up, and she wears a loose, flowing dress. The lines are quick and sketchy, with no hard details—just light shading and some rough strokes. The drawing looks like it was made fast, almost like a quick study. The paper is light brown, and the artist used black chalk and graphite to keep it simple. If you like this style, check out the Baroque movement for more bold, lively sketches.
