Landschap met koppel dansend op muziek van fluit en tamboerijn 1775

François Vivares's *Landschap met koppel dansend op muziek van fluit en tamboerijn* (1775) is a charming etching depicting a rural dance scene. The composition is framed by a circular border, giving the scene a theatrical quality. In the foreground, a group of figures, clad in rustic attire, gather for a festive dance, while others observe. A pair of figures, a woman and a man, take center stage, as they gracefully twirl to the music. The lively scene is set against a tranquil backdrop of verdant trees and distant houses. The print is a fine example of Vivares's talent for capturing the beauty of everyday life, while at the same time evoking a sense of joyous celebration.