Dancing Figure 1625 - 1713

Carlo Maratti's "Dancing Figure" (1625-1713) is an etching that depicts a graceful female figure in a flowing robe, holding two wreaths. The figure's elegant pose and the drapery's delicate folds showcase Maratti's mastery of line and form. This artwork is a fine example of the artist's style, which drew inspiration from classical antiquity, and his work is characterized by its clarity and balanced compositions. The etching, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, highlights the artist's keen observation of the human figure and his talent for translating it into two dimensions.