Three Men in Red Capes Dancing with Their Partners

Deutsche Grafik der Dürerzeit, c.1512–1515

This is a painting of a medieval dance scene with elaborately dressed figures. The image depicts individuals in ornate costumes gathered in an indoor setting. The background features another group of spectators who are observing the dancers. The scene is lively, with movement suggested by the poses of the figures, who appear to be engaged in a dance. The colors are vivid, with a strong contrast between the rich reds, blues, and greens of the garments and the muted tones of the room.

Artist: Deutsche Grafik der Dürerzeit
Date: c.1512–1515
Type: Drawing
Medium: pen and brown ink with watercolor on laid paper
Dimensions: 23.3 cm
Collection: National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence: Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a painting of a medieval dance scene with elaborately dressed figures. The image depicts individuals in ornate costumes gathered in an indoor setting. The background features another group of spectators who are observing the dancers. The scene is lively, with movement suggested by the poses of the figures, who appear to be engaged in a dance. The colors are vivid, with a strong contrast between the rich reds, blues, and greens of the garments and the muted tones of the room.

Deutsche Grafik der Dürerzeit