Farmers Dancing 1599

"Farmers Dancing" (1599) by Dietrich Theodor Meyer the Elder is a pen and brown ink drawing depicting a group of six figures in a lively dance. The drawing's elongated format and dynamic poses create a sense of movement, typical of the artist's characteristic style. This small-scale work, housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, demonstrates Meyer's interest in capturing the daily life of common people, often depicting them in humorous and engaging activities. The inscription, "Sinckhey Müygend Forker," found at the top of the drawing, could be a reference to the type of dance depicted or a personal note by the artist.