Banquet Given by the King to the New Knights
1633
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1633
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This etching shows a long table packed with people eating, drinking, and chatting in a grand room. Servers in fancy clothes carry trays, while guests sit or stand around, some laughing, others talking. The walls are decorated with paintings and tapestries, and a stage area at the back has a few figures performing or standing. The scene looks like a big celebration, maybe for a special group of people. The artist used lines to create lots of detail, showing the busy, lively mood. Next, check out etching to see how this technique works.
