German Joust of Peace

Ritterturniere um 1512, c.1512–1515

This is a drawing of two fallen armoured horses. The image depicts two horses lying on their sides, draped in ornate caparisons. One horse is black with red and white trim, while the other is yellow with blue accents. There are broken lances on the ground around them. Clad legs are visible in armor, indicating unseated riders from a jousting match. The background is plain, and the drawing is detailed with precise lines and color washes. A note with text is in the upper left corner of the page.
Artist
Ritterturniere um 1512
Date
c.1512–1515
Type
Drawing
Medium
watercolor and gouache on laid paper
Dimensions
33.2 × 26 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a drawing of two fallen armoured horses. The image depicts two horses lying on their sides, draped in ornate caparisons. One horse is black with red and white trim, while the other is yellow with blue accents. There are broken lances on the ground around them. Clad legs are visible in armor, indicating unseated riders from a jousting match. The background is plain, and the drawing is detailed with precise lines and color washes. A note with text is in the upper left corner of the page.

Ritterturniere um 1512