A dance scene 1615 - 1683

"A Dance Scene" is a drawing by Agostino Melissi, an Italian artist born in 1615. Created sometime between 1615 and 1683, the drawing depicts a scene of a dance, likely a battle, with a central figure in armor. The scene is set against a mountainous backdrop, with some figures falling to the ground. The drawing, currently held in the Statens Museum for Kunst in Denmark, is executed in pen and ink and is a study of movement and form. Melissi's work showcases his mastery of capturing human figures in motion.