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Deutsche Grafik der Dürerzeit, um 1512–1515

The image depicts a medieval festive procession. The scene shows costumed figures carrying torches, led by musicians playing drums. The setting is within an architectural structure with arches and pillars, suggesting a celebratory event. The figures are arranged artistically to convey motion and festivity, with attendees in the background. The style is reminiscent of medieval manuscript illustrations.
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 depicts a medieval festive procession. The scene shows costumed figures carrying torches, led by musicians playing drums. The setting is within an architectural structure with arches and pillars, suggesting a celebratory event. The figures are arranged artistically to convey motion and festivity, with attendees in the background. The style is reminiscent of medieval manuscript illustrations.

Deutsche Grafik der Dürerzeit