Four Dancing Muses
the so-called Premier Engraver
1497
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
the so-called Premier Engraver
1497
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
Four Dancing Muses is a 1497 by the so-called Premier Engraver, a Renaissance work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This etching shows four women dancing in flowing robes. Their arms move gracefully, and their hair is styled in loose curls. The lines are sharp, and the shadows create a sense of depth between their bodies. Notice how the artist uses light and dark to make the figures stand out against the background. The way the drapery folds looks almost three-dimensional. Look up chiaroscuro next to see how this technique works in other art.
the so-called Premier Engraver was an Italian artist.
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