The Third Tournament

Lucas Cranach der Ältere, 1509

This is a drawing of a medieval jousting scene. The scene shows mounted knights engaging in combat with lances, in an organized but chaotic melee. The knights are wearing armor and their horses are also protected. The setting seems to be an arena, with spectators watching from an elevated structure in the background. The drawing captures the energetic and dynamic movement of the knights and horses. The focus is on the detailing of the armor and the composition to create depth and action.
Umělec
Lucas Cranach der Ältere
Datace
1509
Druh
Print
Technika
woodcut
Sbírka
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Volné dílo, CC0

Popis obrázku

This is a drawing of a medieval jousting scene. The scene shows mounted knights engaging in combat with lances, in an organized but chaotic melee. The knights are wearing armor and their horses are also protected. The setting seems to be an arena, with spectators watching from an elevated structure in the background. The drawing captures the energetic and dynamic movement of the knights and horses. The focus is on the detailing of the armor and the composition to create depth and action.

Lucas Cranach der Ältere