The Strike of the Ballerinas | Nicolaas van der Waay | c. 1936 Frame Options:Art Print In this iconic fresco

In this iconic fresco

Caravaggio invites viewers to contemplate themes of martyrdom

and perspective imbues the scene with a sense of depth and realism

curving shapes and vivid hues

golden leaves

The Strike of the Ballerinas | Nicolaas van der Waay | c. 1936 Frame Options:Art Print In this iconic frescoAbout the artwork: In Nicolaas van der Waays The Strike of the Ballerinas, the artist turns a normally graceful, disciplined world into a scene of surprising defiance, using the poised bodies of dancers to explore tension beneath beauty. The ballerinas, gathered together in protest rather than performance, break the illusion of effortless elegance that ballet usually projects. Their crossed arms, casual poses, and unified stance contrast sharply with