Concert champêtre 1517 - 1533

"Concert Champêtre" is a drawing by Girolamo Romanino from 1517-1533, currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. The drawing features a group of figures, likely representing musicians, gathered in a pastoral setting. The figures are depicted with a sense of movement and energy, characteristic of Romanino's style. This drawing showcases Romanino's skill in capturing the human form through his use of light and shadow. His emphasis on detail and the natural world is evident in the depiction of the landscape and the figures' clothing. This drawing is considered a preparatory study for a larger painting, demonstrating the process of Romanino's artistic practice.