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Festival of the Archers (oil on panel)
471070 Festival of the Archers (oil on panel) by Master of Frankfurt, (1460-c.1533); 176x141 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; (add.info.: In the early 14th century, archers guilds were established in cities across Flanders and Brabant. These associations would regularly organise festivals. Archery contests provided not only useful practice for guild members, but also entertainment. Such events would invariably conclude with a feast where flutists, drummers and minstrels played music, rhetoricians performed plays written for the occasion, and jesters provided general entertainment. The artist is next to the woman in white;); © Art in Flanders
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This print captures the essence of the "Festival of the Archers" painted by the Master of Frankfurt. The oil on panel artwork, measuring an impressive 176x141 cm, is housed in the Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten in Antwerp, Belgium. The painting transports us back to the early 14th century when archers guilds flourished across Flanders and Brabant. These associations organized vibrant festivals that combined both practical training for guild members and delightful entertainment for all attendees. Archery contests served as a focal point during these festivities, allowing participants to showcase their skills while engaging spectators with thrilling displays. In this scene, we witness a joyous celebration unfolding within a picturesque garden setting. Men dressed in medieval attire stand alongside a woman adorned in elegant white garments. They gather around a fence near an ornate gate, immersing themselves in merriment and revelry. The artist himself can be spotted standing beside the woman in white, perhaps capturing his own experience through brushstrokes. As flutists enchant listeners with melodious tunes and drummers set rhythmic beats into motion, minstrels fill the air with harmonious melodies that add to the festive ambiance. Rhetoricians take center stage performing plays specifically written for this occasion while jesters provide light-hearted amusement throughout. It is truly a sight to behold - a moment frozen in time where artistry meets celebration. Bridgeman Images has skillfully reproduced this masterpiece as a high
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