Masquerade

Deutsche Grafik der Dürerzeit, c.1512–1515

This is a painting of a festive procession in front of an architectural backdrop. The watercolor painting depicts figures in colorful, elaborate clothing parading or dancing in front of a building with arched windows and columns. The figures in the foreground are dressed in striped leggings, puffed sleeves, and hats adorned with feathers. One figure holds a staff or spear. In the background, a group of spectators in period clothing stand on a staircase, with a musician playing a drum. The architectural setting suggests a courtyard or a plaza. The use of soft colors and detailed clothing patterns and fabrics enhances the historic and festive mood of the painting.
Artist
Deutsche Grafik der Dürerzeit
Date
c.1512–1515
Type
Drawing
Medium
pen and brown ink with watercolor on laid paper
Dimensions
23.3 × 23.7 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a painting of a festive procession in front of an architectural backdrop. The watercolor painting depicts figures in colorful, elaborate clothing parading or dancing in front of a building with arched windows and columns. The figures in the foreground are dressed in striped leggings, puffed sleeves, and hats adorned with feathers. One figure holds a staff or spear. In the background, a group of spectators in period clothing stand on a staircase, with a musician playing a drum. The architectural setting suggests a courtyard or a plaza. The use of soft colors and detailed clothing patterns and fabrics enhances the historic and festive mood of the painting.

Deutsche Grafik der Dürerzeit