Banquet at the House of Tarquinius Collatinus

Hendrik Goltzius

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a banquet scene. The scene depicts an elaborately set dining table surrounded by individuals in historical dress engaged in conversation and dining activities. The composition includes decorative walls and arched ceilings. The figures are shown in various poses, some serving wine, others eating, all with intricate garments. The use of shading and line work is meticulous, highlighting expressions and textures, and giving depth to the interior space. The style is reminiscent of a Renaissance or Baroque engraving.