This is a drawing of a group of figures in a medieval village setting, with architectural elements and musical instruments prominently featured. The scene features figures clad in minimal garments, engaged in a social or performance-like scenario. Detailed architecture reminiscent of medieval European towns, with towers and a bridge visible in the background. The foreground exhibits a mix of architectural and natural elements such as vines and a small plant. Various hats and tools are shown as points of visual interest, implying daily life activities. The drawing emphasizes shading and depth through texture and linework.
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This is a drawing of a group of figures in a medieval village setting, with architectural elements and musical instruments prominently featured. The scene features figures clad in minimal garments, engaged in a social or performance-like scenario. Detailed architecture reminiscent of medieval European towns, with towers and a bridge visible in the background. The foreground exhibits a mix of architectural and natural elements such as vines and a small plant. Various hats and tools are shown as points of visual interest, implying daily life activities. The drawing emphasizes shading and depth through texture and linework.

National Gallery of Art · Print

Bath House

Albrecht Dürer

Date
c. 1496/1497
Medium
woodcut on laid paper
Dimensions
sheet (trimmed to block): 38.2 × 27.7 cm (15 1/16 × 10 7/8 in.)
Classification
Print
Accession number
1941.1.40
Credit line
Gift of W.G. Russell Allen
Time span
1401 to 1500
Department
CG-E

Subjects and terms

  • German
  • Tree
  • Table
  • City
  • Drink
  • Male nude
Provenance

Kunsthalle, Hamburg (deaccession stamp, Lugt 686). Vincent Mayer [1831-1918], New York (Lugt 2525). Wiliam Goodwin Russell Allen [1882-1955], Boston; gift to NGA, 1941.

Inscription

recto: in block at lower center: AD; verso: at lower left in graphite in later hand: B40

Marks

recto: none; verso: Vincent Mayer (Lugt 2525), Doublette H.K.H. (Hamburger Kunsthalle, Lugt 686), and National Gallery of Art

Watermarks

to identify

NGA object ID 618. 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.