Les Saltimbanques, from La suite des Saltimbanques

A masterful drypoint etching by Pablo Picasso, *Les Saltimbanques* captures the melancholic world of traveling circus performers with his characteristic bold, expressive linework. Executed on Van Gelder paper with wide margins, the print showcases the rich, velvety tones achievable through the drypoint technique, where burrs raised by the needle retain ink for deep, atmospheric marks. This work belongs to Picasso's celebrated *La suite des Saltimbanques*, a series reflecting his deep fascination with the lives of acrobats and wandering entertainers during his Rose Period.