Fifteen Nude Children Dancing
1535
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1535
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This painting shows a group of nude children dancing in a circle. They seem to be having fun, with big smiles on their faces. The interesting thing about this work is that it was made during a time when nudity in art was not very common, and it's unusual to see so many nude figures in one scene, especially children. The children are all different, with unique poses and expressions. This makes the painting feel more lively and energetic. You can learn more about this style by looking into the technique of sfumato.
