Who painted Three Men in Red Capes Dancing with Their Partners?

Three Men in Red Capes Dancing with Their Partners was painted by German 16th Century in 1514.

Where can I see Three Men in Red Capes Dancing with Their Partners?

Three Men in Red Capes Dancing with Their Partners is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Three Men in Red Capes Dancing with Their Partners?

Three Men in Red Capes Dancing with Their Partners is associated with Renaissance.

Artwork

Three Men in Red Capes Dancing with Their Partners

German 16th Century , 1514

Three Men in Red Capes Dancing with Their Partners is an ink drawing by the Renaissance artist German 16th Century. It dates from 1514 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. A drawing depicts a lively dance scene with three men and their partners.

Inscription: Inscribed:upper right above image in black ink: 66.

About this work

Overview

A drawing depicts a lively dance scene with three men and their partners.

Subject & Meaning

The three men, dressed in elaborate attire with red capes, feathered hats, and ornate sleeves, dance with women wearing long, colorful dresses. A group of onlookers observes the scene against a backdrop of a gray wall with an arched doorway.

Technique & Style

Executed in pen and brown ink with watercolor on laid paper, the drawing achieves a delicate effect through its use of watercolor.

Artist & collection

Artist

German 16th Century

A German artist of the late 1500s drew knights clashing in parades and mock battles, filling sheets with detailed ink colored lightly in watercolor: soldiers mid-joust, shields flying, foot soldiers sparring with spears.