1580
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Nach der Mvsic: Geigen wir drei gantz Kvnstlice vnd artliche dabei is a 1580 ink by German 16th Century, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving shows three men playing music together outdoors. The man on the left holds a drum, the middle one plays a violin, and the man on the right strums a lute. Their clothes are detailed with armor-like padding and hats, and the ground is simple with a few plants. The text at the bottom reads like a playful title, suggesting they’re performing "artfully" after music. This fits the Renaissance love for clever wordplay and lively scenes. Look up technique: engraving to see how artists like this carved lines into metal to make prints.
A German artist from the late 1500s drew lively scenes of knights clashing in parades and mock battles.
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