This is a drawing of a garden gathering with musicians, a feasting table, and playful interactions. The scene showcases a rustic outdoor banquet with a round table filled with dishes and various figures in period attire. The setting is lush and verdant, with foliage providing a natural canopy above the grouping. To the left, an archway framed by sculpted greenery suggests an entrance to a more formal space. In the foreground, a small dog engages playfully with a standing figure leaning on a sword. Musicians are playing instruments, and some figures are reclined on the grass, implying a sense of leisure and festivity. The drawing features fine lines and intricate details capturing the dynamic and joyful spirit of the gathering.
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This is a drawing of a garden gathering with musicians, a feasting table, and playful interactions. The scene showcases a rustic outdoor banquet with a round table filled with dishes and various figures in period attire. The setting is lush and verdant, with foliage providing a natural canopy above the grouping. To the left, an archway framed by sculpted greenery suggests an entrance to a more formal space. In the foreground, a small dog engages playfully with a standing figure leaning on a sword. Musicians are playing instruments, and some figures are reclined on the grass, implying a sense of leisure and festivity. The drawing features fine lines and intricate details capturing the dynamic and joyful spirit of the gathering.

National Gallery of Art · Print

Banquet in the Park of a French Castle

Master HS

Date
c. 1550
Medium
etching
Dimensions
sheet: 22.2 × 35.4 cm (8 3/4 × 13 15/16 in.)
Classification
Print
Accession number
1961.17.62
Credit line
Rosenwald Collection
Time span
1501 to 1550
Department
CG-E

Subjects and terms

  • French
  • Dog
  • Table
  • Musical instrument
  • Food
  • Figures

NGA object ID 46388. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.