Nude Children Dancing Under a Canopy, with Two Horses on the Left and a Banner on the Right 1527 - 1537

"Nude Children Dancing Under a Canopy, with Two Horses on the Left and a Banner on the Right" is a 16th-century etching by German artist Heinrich Aldegrever. The print, housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, depicts a lively scene of naked children dancing under a canopy. Two horses are visible on the left, while a banner hangs to the right, adding depth and context to the composition. Aldegrever's meticulous attention to detail is evident in the children's playful poses and the intricate rendering of the canopy and horses. The etching's small size, measuring only 4.3 x 10.4 centimeters, further highlights Aldegrever's skill in capturing expressive figures in a limited space. This work is an example of the artist's masterful use of line and shading, characteristic of the Northern Renaissance printmaking tradition.