A Frieze Portraying a Music Party 1512 - 1571

"A Frieze Portraying a Music Party" is a red chalk drawing on paper by Italian artist Niccolò dell' Abate, created between 1512 and 1571. The drawing depicts a group of figures engaged in a musical performance. The figures are arranged in a frieze format, with their bodies and clothing rendered in a loose, expressive style. The drawing is a preparatory study for a larger painting and highlights dell' Abate's ability to capture the movement and energy of a scene. The drawing is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.