The image shows a group of people in elaborate historical costumes at a social event or gathering. The foreground features individuals in colorful attire, including cloaks, headgear with feathers, gowns with patterns in green, purple, and burgundy. The men wear tunics with tights and swords, while the women wear high-waisted gowns with sleeves and headpieces. Some individuals hold staffs. In the background, there is a tiered seating area with an audience dressed in bright colors seated against a plain architectural backdrop with columns. The performers are separated from the audience by a…
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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: 23.3 cm (9 3/16 in.) ; sheet: 33.7 x 26.9 cm (13 1/4 x 10 9/16 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
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