A Bacchic frieze; below, two studies of classical ornament
1520
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1520
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This drawing shows a row of dancing figures, all moving in the same direction. Their arms are raised, and their legs twist around each other. At the bottom, there are two small sketches of swirls and leaves. The figures look like they’re part of a celebration or festival. The artist used quick, light lines to show movement and energy, almost like they’re sketching fast. Next, look up Renaissance to see how this style fits into that time.
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![Figure Studies [recto]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/c7d34665e14a7057/thumb.webp)