Masquerade

Deutsche Grafik der Dürerzeit, ca. 1512–1515

This is a painting of multiple masked figures indoors. The figures wear long overcoats with green and white vertical stripes, wide-brimmed hats, and face coverings. In the background, seated figures observe the scene, dressed in various styles of historical European fashion. A unique armored figure stands at the right, holding a torch or staff. The scene suggests a historical or theatrical event, with careful use of color and composition focusing on the figures and interactions. The painting is in the style of unknown historical artists documenting such events.
Kunstenaar
Deutsche Grafik der Dürerzeit
Datering
ca. 1512–1515
Soort
Tekening
Techniek
pen and brown ink with watercolor on laid paper
Afmetingen
23 cm
Collectie
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licentie
Publiek domein, CC0

Beeldbeschrijving

This is a painting of multiple masked figures indoors. The figures wear long overcoats with green and white vertical stripes, wide-brimmed hats, and face coverings. In the background, seated figures observe the scene, dressed in various styles of historical European fashion. A unique armored figure stands at the right, holding a torch or staff. The scene suggests a historical or theatrical event, with careful use of color and composition focusing on the figures and interactions. The painting is in the style of unknown historical artists documenting such events.

Deutsche Grafik der Dürerzeit