Banquet in the Park of a French Castle

c. 1550

Master HS

Associated Names
Master HS

Artist, French, active 1566

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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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 22.2 × 35.4 cm (8 3/4 × 13 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1961.17.62


Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1990

  • Gardens on Paper: Prints and Drawings, 1200-1900, NGA, 1990, no. 37, repro.

2007

  • Fabulous Journeys and Faraway Places: Travels on Paper, 1450 - 1700, National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., 2007

Bibliography

1990

  • Clayton, Virginia Tuttle. Gardens on Paper: Prints and Drawings, 1200-1900. Exh. cat. National Gallery of Art, Washington, 1990: 37.

Wikidata ID

Q65511222