Shepherd Dancing to the Sound of a Flute

Shepherd Dancing to the Sound of a Flute

Louis Crépy

1720

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

This print shows a lively scene with three figures in a garden. A man stands and dances, holding a hat in one hand. A woman sits nearby, looking down, while another figure lounges on a bench. Around them, trees and flowers frame the scene, and two cherubs hold up musical instruments above. The dancing man’s pose looks carefree, almost like he’s caught mid-step. The whole image feels busy but balanced, with decorative borders and small details everywhere. If you like this, check out etching to see how artists create prints like this.

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