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.

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Masquerade

German 16th Century

c.1512-1515

Medium: pen and brown ink with watercolor on laid paper
Classification: Drawing
Dimensions: image: 23 cm (9 1/16 in.) ; sheet: 33.7 x 26.5 cm (13 1/4 x 10 7/16 in.)
Culture: German
Museum: National Gallery of Art, CG-E
Credit line: Rosenwald Collection
Rights: Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it: Tweens profiles and older: its subjects are known and suit older children. How works are placed

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