Banquet at the House of Tarquinius Collatinus
1578
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1578
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This black-and-white print shows a crowded room full of people. Some sit at a table with plates and wine. Others stand or play music. One man in the center holds a candle, and everyone looks busy talking or eating. The clothes are fancy, with big collars and ruffles. Look closer at the faces—some look happy, others serious. The artist used lots of lines to show shadows and folds in the fabric, making everything look detailed. Want to see more like this? Try looking up engraving.
