Dansend paar 1551

pencil drawn

light pencil work

mechanical pen drawing

pencil sketch

old engraving style

pencil drawing

pen-ink sketch

pen work

pencil work

pencil art

"Dansend paar" (Dancing Couple), a small-scale engraving by Heinrich Aldegrever, depicts a stylishly dressed couple. The man is depicted in a contemporary outfit, holding a sword and wearing a richly patterned doublet. His companion, with a crown and extravagant attire, delicately holds her dress. The fine lines and details of the engraving, which can be viewed at the Rijksmuseum, showcase Aldegrever's mastery in the Northern Renaissance art style.