Masquerade

Deutsche Grafik der Dürerzeit, c.1512–1515

This is a painting of multiple masked figures indoors. The figures wear long overcoats with green and white vertical stripes, wide-brimmed hats, and face coverings. In the background, seated figures observe the scene, dressed in various styles of historical European fashion. A unique armored figure stands at the right, holding a torch or staff. The scene suggests a historical or theatrical event, with careful use of color and composition focusing on the figures and interactions. The painting is in the style of unknown historical artists documenting such events.
Artist
Deutsche Grafik der Dürerzeit
Date
c.1512–1515
Type
Drawing
Medium
pen and brown ink with watercolor on laid paper
Dimensions
23 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a painting of multiple masked figures indoors. The figures wear long overcoats with green and white vertical stripes, wide-brimmed hats, and face coverings. In the background, seated figures observe the scene, dressed in various styles of historical European fashion. A unique armored figure stands at the right, holding a torch or staff. The scene suggests a historical or theatrical event, with careful use of color and composition focusing on the figures and interactions. The painting is in the style of unknown historical artists documenting such events.

Deutsche Grafik der Dürerzeit