Masquerade

Deutsche Grafik der Dürerzeit, circa 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
Datazione
circa 1512–1515
Tipologia
Disegno
Tecnica
pen and brown ink with watercolor on laid paper
Dimensioni
23,3 × 23,8 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

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