Court Amusements with Two Monkeys

c.1512-1515

German 16th Century

Associated Names
This is a painting of a medieval scene featuring figures, draped tents, and a small monkey. The scene captures a gathering of individuals in detailed garments, characterized by flowing gowns with patterns, elaborate headdresses, and vibrant colors including greens, blues, and golds. The characters appear engaged in various activities, with some holding swords or staffs, while others congregate in conversational groups. A small tent is seen at the forefront, with its curtain drawn back slightly to reveal its interior. At the bottom left, a small monkey is tethered. The background shows architecture with arches, suggesting an outdoor setting. This painting might depict medieval life or public events and is in the style of an illuminated manuscript.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and brown ink with watercolor on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    image: 23 x 23.3 cm (9 1/16 x 9 3/16 in.)
    sheet: 33.7 x 26.3 cm (13 1/4 x 10 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1964.8.1761

  • Series Title

    Freydal


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(C.G., Boerner, Leipzig, sale CLXI, May 10-15, 1929, lot 469); LJR (Lugt Supp.1760b)

Associated Names

Bibliography

1928

  • Dodgson, Campbell. "More Freydal Drawings" The Burlington Magazine 53 (October 1928): 170-73.

2019

  • Krause, Stefan. "Freydal, das Turnierbuch Kaiser Maximilians I. - Werkbeschreibungen." Jahrbuch des Kunsthistorischen Museums Wien 21 (2019): 306, repro. 307.

Wikidata ID

Q64571871

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