1514
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Masquerade is a 1514 ink by German 16th Century, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This drawing shows a lively crowd in fancy costumes. A man in the center holds a torch, wearing a tall hat and armor over his clothes. Around him, others wear bright green hats, striped stockings, and layered outfits—some look like musicians, one plays a flute. In the background, a group watches from a balcony, dressed in red and green robes. The scene feels like a party or celebration, with bold colors and busy movement. The artist used simple shapes and flat colors, not much shading. Next, check out the technique: watercolor, glazing to see how this effect was made.
A German artist from the late 1500s drew lively scenes of knights clashing in parades and mock battles.
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