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Gantz loblich Pfeiffen wir all drei avs der Mvsic: Schon Melodey, by German 16th Century, watercolor, 1580

Gantz loblich Pfeiffen wir all drei avs der Mvsic: Schon Melodey

German 16th Century

1580

watercolor

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

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Overview

Gantz loblich Pfeiffen wir all drei avs der Mvsic: Schon Melodey is a 1580 watercolor by German 16th Century, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
German 16th Century
When & what style?
1580 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image depicts three men in Renaissance attire, each holding a musical instrument. The man on the left wears a hat and holds a curved horn, while the man in the middle plays a flute. The man on the right also plays a flute, and all three men appear to be standing on a stone floor. The image is rendered in a detailed, cross-hatched style, with the men's clothing and instruments depicted in intricate detail. The background of the image is a light color, which helps to highlight the men and their instruments. The image is an example of Renaissance art, which was characterized by its attention to detail and realism. To learn more about this style of art, you can explore the Renaissance movement.

About the artist

Portrait of German 16th Century
Artist

German 16th Century

A German artist from the late 1500s drew lively scenes of knights clashing in parades and mock battles.

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