Artwork
Two figures dancing
Two figures dancing is a drawing by Unknown. It dates from 1650 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This drawing depicts two draped figures dancing together, likely created as a preparatory study for a sculptural relief.
About this work
Overview
This drawing depicts two draped figures dancing together, likely created as a preparatory study for a sculptural relief.
Subject & Meaning
The figures are shown in a classical pose, evoking themes from Roman Antiquity and the Renaissance, and may be related to mythological or allegorical subjects.
Technique & Style
The drawing is characterized by quick, light lines that convey a sense of movement, and its calm, classic aesthetic is reminiscent of Nicolas Poussin's style, although it is not by his hand.
History & Provenance
The drawing is now held at the Victoria and Albert Museum, alongside similar works.
Artist & collection
Domestic Scene
Giacomo and Cardinal Marco, investing Andrea, Abbot of San Zeno, with his Benefice
The Nymph of Fontainebleau
Portrait of a Woman
Madonna and Child with Saints in the Enclosed Garden
Venus and Minerva
Family Group of Four on Sofa
Wall painting from Room H of the Villa of P. Fannius Synistor at Boscoreale
