Masquerade

Deutsche Grafik der Dürerzeit, c.1512–1515

The image shows a group of full-body figures dressed in elaborate period costumes. The central figures are two women and three men standing on a flat surface, engaging in conversation. The women have intricate hairstyles, with one wearing a headpiece adorned with feathers, while the men sport shoulder-length hair, some covered with hats featuring feathers. The men are dressed in long robes with ornamental patterns, while the women in flowing dresses with puffed sleeves. Some people hold fans or other small items. In the background, a raised platform hosts seated women dressed in similarly complex garments, framed by arched columns and windows above them. Their attire is richly colored, featuring greens, reds, and pinks. The setting resembles a grand hall with high ceilings and various levels. A small group of people is visible in a side alcove, overlooking the scene below.
Artist
Deutsche Grafik der Dürerzeit
Date
c.1512–1515
Type
Drawing
Medium
pen and brown ink with watercolor on laid paper
Dimensions
23.2 × 23 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows a group of full-body figures dressed in elaborate period costumes. The central figures are two women and three men standing on a flat surface, engaging in conversation. The women have intricate hairstyles, with one wearing a headpiece adorned with feathers, while the men sport shoulder-length hair, some covered with hats featuring feathers. The men are dressed in long robes with ornamental patterns, while the women in flowing dresses with puffed sleeves. Some people hold fans or other small items. In the background, a raised platform hosts seated women dressed in similarly complex garments, framed by arched columns and windows above them. Their attire is richly colored, featuring greens, reds, and pinks. The setting resembles a grand hall with high ceilings and various levels. A small group of people is visible in a side alcove, overlooking the scene below.

Deutsche Grafik der Dürerzeit