Eight putti dancing in a circle 1550 - 1599

This anonymous drawing from the late 16th century depicts eight putti, or chubby winged children, engaged in a lively dance. Their playful energy and youthful exuberance are captured in the dynamic composition, characterized by swirling limbs and expressive gestures. The artist's use of hatching and cross-hatching creates a sense of volume and depth, enhancing the realism of the figures. This work, now housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, provides a fascinating glimpse into the Renaissance fascination with the human form and the beauty of childhood.