Print Collection

Print Collection

Mat'a

1617

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

The print is titled "Print Collection" and was made by Mat'a in 1617. It's an allegory, which is a way of telling a story through symbols. The print shows a court dance at Prague Castle, inspired by Italian musical theatre, and this dance was performed for the emperor. You can learn more about this style by looking into the Baroque movement.

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