Hendrik Hondius I (1573 - 1650)
The Dancing Mania
Artist
Title
The Dancing Mania
Dating
1642
Material/Technique
Engraving on paper
Dimensions
Bildyta 19,80 x 16,10 cm
Papper 20,20 x 16,40 cm
Category
Inventory number
G Q 636/1911
Acquisition
Gift of Oscar Quensel, 1911
Display Status
Not on display at the museum
Description
Dancing mania occurred many times in central Europe during the 14th–17th centuries. No-one appeared to be able to stop dancing. The movements were described as “infectious” and many participants collapsed of exhaustion. Even to this day, scientists are divided as to the nature of dancing mania and how it could arise.
Signature/Inscription
Signature (nedtill i plåten): Hhondius sculp: 1642. Cum pr.
Etikett/Stämpel (a tergo nere till vänster): GM
Inscriptions (a tergo nere till vänster): 636/1911
Inscriptions (a tergo nere till vänster): 1103
--- Brueghel. Heinrich Hondius
20 gr. 18/8/31. (4) 10.
Inscriptions (a tergo nere mitten): R.V. 262.22
Hondius / Breughel.
Inscriptions (a tergo nere till höger): Hondius
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940
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760
Exhibition History
Printed. Prints as collector's items, mass media and showpieces, Göteborg, Göteborgs konstmuseum, 14/03/2020 - 16/08/2020
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