The Masquerade of Ourson and Valentin

1566

after Pieter Bruegel the Elder

Associated Names
Netherlandish 16th Century

Artist

Pieter Bruegel the Elder

Artist After, Netherlandish, c. 1525/1530 - 1569

This is a drawing of various figures and a creature in a garden-like setting. The central figure resembles a mythical creature in a costume made of scales and leaves, holding a small baton. Surrounding figures are dressed in medieval-style clothing. The setting includes trees, a textured ground, and a building in the background with windows showing more onlookers. The drawing has a detailed, intricate, and linear style reminiscent of works from the late medieval or early Renaissance periods.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    woodcut

  • Credit Line

    Gift of W.G. Russell Allen

  • Accession Number

    1941.1.152

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    New Hollstein, no. 46, State only

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1908

  • Bastelaer, Rene van. Les estampes de Peter Bruegel l'ancien. Brussels: G. van Oest et Cie, 1908.

1993

  • The New Hollstein Dutch & Flemish Etchings, Engravings and Woodcuts, 1450-1700. (Pieter Bruegel, Nadine Orenstein author). Rotterdam: Sound & Vision Interactive, 1996-, no. 46, state only.

Inscriptions

lower right, in block: 1566 / BRVEGEL

Wikidata ID

Q64952847

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