This is a drawing of a group dining scene. The drawing features several figures seated around a table that is laden with dishes. The architecture of the room shows arched windows that open to a view with trees, through which light streams in. A bird perches on the sill of one of these windows. The composition is densely packed with intricate details, including the varied postures and gestures of the people in the scene. The style reflects techniques used in early European printmaking.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c. 1538/1540
- Medium
- engraving
- Dimensions
- 3791 × 2403 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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