Persisk banket med fyrværkeri 1647

"Persisk banket med fyrværkeri" (Persian Banquet with Fireworks) is an anonymous 1647 etching depicting a scene of lavish celebration with fireworks. The small-scale print, housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, captures the spectacle of a grand Persian banquet amidst exploding pyrotechnics, highlighting the cultural exchange and fascination with exotic lands during the 17th century. The intricate details of the scene, from the richly dressed figures to the cascading fireworks, showcase the artist’s skillful use of line and shading to create a sense of depth and movement.