Dansende paar 1551 - 1610

This anonymous 16th-century etching, titled *Dansende paar*, depicts a couple dancing. The man, dressed in fashionable attire with a sword at his side, appears to be in mid-step, his raised leg suggesting a lively, energetic movement. His partner, clad in a flowing gown, holds a bunch of flowers high above her head. The couple's poses and the loose folds of their clothing convey a sense of motion and joy. The etching, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a testament to the artistic sensibilities of the period and offers a glimpse into the social life of the time.