Den engelske linedanser 1618 - 1686

"Den engelske linedanser" (The English Tightrope Walker), an etching by Dutch artist Dirk Stoop, captures the excitement of a tightrope performance. The artwork, created between 1618-1686, depicts a man balancing precariously on a rope suspended high above the ground. Below, a crowd gathers, filled with wonder and anxiety, watching the daring feat. The scene is further enriched by angels soaring above, adding a sense of theatricality and a hint of divine intervention. This etching is an intriguing snapshot of 17th-century entertainment and Stoop's masterful skill in capturing the drama and spectacle of this dangerous performance.