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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
- 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.