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Men in Red, White and Blue Dancing with Their Partners

German 16th Century

1514

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Renaissance Renaissance

Dominant colour

Men in Red, White and Blue Dancing with Their Partners is a 1514 ink by German 16th Century, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: German 16th Century
When & what style?: 1514 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows a lively scene of men and women dancing together. The men wear red, white, and blue striped outfits, while the women wear green dresses with white head coverings. In the background, there's a staircase with a few people watching from above. The artist used pen, brown ink, and watercolor on laid paper to create this scene. The colors are muted, with the red, white, and blue stripes standing out against the more subdued tones of the background. If you're interested in learning more about the artistic techniques used in this painting, you might want to explore the technique of glazing.