Twelve naked children dancing
1550
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1550
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This sketch shows a messy, crowded group of naked children tangled together. Their arms and legs twist around each other, and some are holding leaves or vines. The lines are scratchy and uneven, like quick scribbles. The kids look like little angels—round faces, chubby bodies—but they’re not calm. One child in the back seems to be climbing over another, and their poses feel more like play than perfection. If you like this sketchy, lively style, look up cross-hatching next.
