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Dance of the Dryades

Probably French 16th Century after Pierre Milan after Rosso Fiorentino

Associated Names

French 16th Century

Artist

Pierre Milan

Artist After, Italian, active 1545 - 1557

Rosso Fiorentino

Artist After, Florentine, 1494 - 1540

The image depicts six draped female figures dancing in a circle beneath a tree. They are captured mid-step, holding hands, with flowing drapery. The background features bushy vegetation, a large tree, and textured elements implying an outdoor setting.

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Artwork overview

Medium

engraving on blue paper
Credit Line

Andrew W. Mellon Fund
Accession Number

1976.80.1

Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1977

Paper in Prints, National Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 1977, no. 103.

1985

Figure Prints from the National Gallery's Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., 1985-1986, no cat.

Bibliography

1969

Zerner 1969, Pierre Milan, 1 (copy after).

Wikidata ID

Q65565466

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