German Joust of Peace

Ritterturniere um 1512, c.1512–1515

This is a drawing of a medieval joust scene. The image shows a horse with a decorative brown and white blanket mounted amidst the aftermath of a jousting tournament. Two suits of armor are sprawled on the ground. The horse is adorned with a patterned covering, while the armors and shields nearby bear distinctive markings. The knight's attire is vibrant and detailed. The composition freezes a moment in time, capturing both motion and stillness against a blank background.
Artist
Ritterturniere um 1512
Date
c.1512–1515
Type
Drawing
Medium
pen and ink with watercolor over black chalk on laid paper
Dimensions
33.1 × 26.2 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a drawing of a medieval joust scene. The image shows a horse with a decorative brown and white blanket mounted amidst the aftermath of a jousting tournament. Two suits of armor are sprawled on the ground. The horse is adorned with a patterned covering, while the armors and shields nearby bear distinctive markings. The knight's attire is vibrant and detailed. The composition freezes a moment in time, capturing both motion and stillness against a blank background.

Ritterturniere um 1512