Mixed Jousts of War and Peace

Ritterturniere um 1512, c.1512–1515

This is a drawing of a jousting scene between two armored figures on horseback. The artwork illustrates an event typical of medieval tournaments, with both participants in full armor and their horses dressed in elaborate decorative caparisons. The left side of the image shows a figure on a horse, capturing the moment of engagement as a lance is extended towards an unseen opponent. The horses are richly adorned, with detailed patterns and vibrant colors on their blankets and armor. The drawing includes text written in a calligraphic script beneath the scene. The lines are finely detailed and colored with a subtle, yet colorful palette, capturing the ornate beauty and drama inherent in such historical events.
Artist
Ritterturniere um 1512
Date
c.1512–1515
Type
Drawing
Medium
pen and ink with watercolor over black chalk on laid paper
Dimensions
34.2 × 26.2 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a drawing of a jousting scene between two armored figures on horseback. The artwork illustrates an event typical of medieval tournaments, with both participants in full armor and their horses dressed in elaborate decorative caparisons. The left side of the image shows a figure on a horse, capturing the moment of engagement as a lance is extended towards an unseen opponent. The horses are richly adorned, with detailed patterns and vibrant colors on their blankets and armor. The drawing includes text written in a calligraphic script beneath the scene. The lines are finely detailed and colored with a subtle, yet colorful palette, capturing the ornate beauty and drama inherent in such historical events.

Ritterturniere um 1512