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.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c.1512-1515
- Medium
- pen and brown ink with watercolor on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 3213 × 3139 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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