Two Dancing Couples Led by Torch-bearing Knights

Deutsche Grafik der Dürerzeit, kb. 1512–1515

This is a painting of a medieval gathering with figures wearing elaborate garments. The image depicts an interior space where several figures are dressed in vibrant, ornate costumes. The figures wear plumed hats and carry various items such as weapons and musical instruments. The backdrop consists of a plain wall punctuated by arched windows and a doorway, through which the blue sky is visible. Onlookers, clad in similarly vibrant attire, are seated against the wall, observing the scene unfolding.
Művész
Deutsche Grafik der Dürerzeit
Datálás
kb. 1512–1515
Műfaj
Rajz
Technika
pen and brown ink with watercolor on laid paper
Méretek
23,2 × 23,7 cm
Gyűjtemény
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenc
Közkincs, CC0

Képleírás

This is a painting of a medieval gathering with figures wearing elaborate garments. The image depicts an interior space where several figures are dressed in vibrant, ornate costumes. The figures wear plumed hats and carry various items such as weapons and musical instruments. The backdrop consists of a plain wall punctuated by arched windows and a doorway, through which the blue sky is visible. Onlookers, clad in similarly vibrant attire, are seated against the wall, observing the scene unfolding.

Deutsche Grafik der Dürerzeit