Masquerade

Deutsche Grafik der Dürerzeit, kb. 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.
Művész
Deutsche Grafik der Dürerzeit
Datálás
kb. 1512–1515
Műfaj
Rajz
Technika
pen and brown ink with watercolor on laid paper
Méretek
23,3 × 23,8 cm
Gyűjtemény
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenc
Közkincs, CC0

Képleírás

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