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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Three Couples in a Circle Dance is a 1514 ink by German 16th Century, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This drawing shows six people dancing in a circle on a wooden platform. Three couples stand close, holding hands—men in bright red and green coats with black hats, women in long skirts with blue, green, or red fabric. Behind them, three more figures sit on a bench, watching. The colors are flat and bright, with no shadows, and the lines are simple but precise. Notice how the dancers’ hands meet in the middle, forming a perfect ring. Their faces are calm, but their posture suggests movement. The background is plain, keeping all focus on the people. Look up Renaissance next to see how this style shaped art and life in Europe.
A German artist from the late 1500s drew lively scenes of knights clashing in parades and mock battles.
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