Parading Knights in Oriental Costume

Deutsche Grafik der Dürerzeit, c.1512–1515

This is a painting of a procession in a court setting. The image depicts a group of figures dressed in elaborate costumes, marching in formation. Their outfits suggest a ceremonial context, characterized by detailed patterns and embellishments, notably gold-toned tunics paired with metallic armor. The central figure is holding a staff, indicating a role of significance or authority. In the background, several figures in fine attire sit as spectators, observing the parade. These spectators are depicted with varied colored gowns and turbans, seated under a patterned canopy-like structure.
Artist
Deutsche Grafik der Dürerzeit
Date
c.1512–1515
Type
Drawing
Medium
pen and brown ink with watercolor on laid paper
Dimensions
23.5 × 23.5 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a painting of a procession in a court setting. The image depicts a group of figures dressed in elaborate costumes, marching in formation. Their outfits suggest a ceremonial context, characterized by detailed patterns and embellishments, notably gold-toned tunics paired with metallic armor. The central figure is holding a staff, indicating a role of significance or authority. In the background, several figures in fine attire sit as spectators, observing the parade. These spectators are depicted with varied colored gowns and turbans, seated under a patterned canopy-like structure.

Deutsche Grafik der Dürerzeit