Dancing Couple, Facing Left

Dancing Couple, Facing Left

Martin Treu

1540

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

This engraving depicts a couple dancing, with the woman on the left and the man on the right. The woman has her right arm raised, while the man holds a sword in his right hand. Both figures are dressed in attire characteristic of the Renaissance era. The engraving features a range of visual details, including the couple's clothing and the man's sword. The artist has used cross-hatching to create depth and texture in the image. The engraving is a fine example of Renaissance art, and it can be found in the collection of the National Gallery of Art, Washington.

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