Dancing Nymph with Bow and Arrows

About this work

This image shows a woman with flowing hair and a loose, draped dress. She’s mid-motion, one arm raised as if dancing, the other holding a bow and arrow. Below her feet, a small creature with wings and a tail lies tangled in what looks like a net. The green and black shading makes her skin and clothes pop against the light background. This style is called *chiaroscuro*—strong light and dark contrasts to create depth. Next, look up woodcut to see how this printmaking technique works.