Masquerade

Deutsche Grafik der Dürerzeit, hacia 1512–1515

This is a painting of a gathering involving costumed figures. The individuals are adorned in brightly colored and elaborately designed clothing. The scene appears to take place in a courtyard or open area adjacent to a building, with a set of stairs leading up to an entrance, and several figures are visible in a window observing the scene below. The central group in the foreground is composed of individuals wearing ornate costumes, featuring puffed sleeves, layered skirts, and hats with plumes. Each figure holds a different object, such as scrolls or instruments. The setting includes a stone staircase with red railing. The figures' costumes are decorated with vibrant reds, deep blues, and greens.
Artista
Deutsche Grafik der Dürerzeit
Fecha
hacia 1512–1515
Tipo
Dibujo
Técnica
pen and brown ink with watercolor on laid paper
Medidas
23,3 × 23,8 cm
Colección
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licencia
Dominio público, CC0

Descripción de la imagen

This is a painting of a gathering involving costumed figures. The individuals are adorned in brightly colored and elaborately designed clothing. The scene appears to take place in a courtyard or open area adjacent to a building, with a set of stairs leading up to an entrance, and several figures are visible in a window observing the scene below. The central group in the foreground is composed of individuals wearing ornate costumes, featuring puffed sleeves, layered skirts, and hats with plumes. Each figure holds a different object, such as scrolls or instruments. The setting includes a stone staircase with red railing. The figures' costumes are decorated with vibrant reds, deep blues, and greens.

Deutsche Grafik der Dürerzeit