Masquerade
Deutsche Grafik der Dürerzeit, c.1512–1515
- 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
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.