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Deutsche Grafik der Dürerzeit, um 1512–1515

The image shows a group of people in elaborate historical costumes at a social event or gathering. The foreground features individuals in colorful attire, including cloaks, headgear with feathers, gowns with patterns in green, purple, and burgundy. The men wear tunics with tights and swords, while the women wear high-waisted gowns with sleeves and headpieces. Some individuals hold staffs. In the background, there is a tiered seating area with an audience dressed in bright colors seated against a plain architectural backdrop with columns. The performers are separated from the audience by a stage or platform.
Künstler
Deutsche Grafik der Dürerzeit
Datierung
um 1512–1515
Gattung
Zeichnung
Technik
pen and brown ink with watercolor on laid paper
Maße
23,3 cm
Sammlung
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Lizenz
Gemeinfrei, CC0

Bildbeschreibung

The image shows a group of people in elaborate historical costumes at a social event or gathering. The foreground features individuals in colorful attire, including cloaks, headgear with feathers, gowns with patterns in green, purple, and burgundy. The men wear tunics with tights and swords, while the women wear high-waisted gowns with sleeves and headpieces. Some individuals hold staffs. In the background, there is a tiered seating area with an audience dressed in bright colors seated against a plain architectural backdrop with columns. The performers are separated from the audience by a stage or platform.

Deutsche Grafik der Dürerzeit