German Joust of Peace

Ritterturniere um 1512, c.1512–1515

This is a drawing of a medieval jousting scene. The image shows two armored horses engaged in a jousting match. The horse on the left has lost its rider, as the armor-clad figure is depicted falling backwards. The horses are adorned in decorative blankets; the one on the left has a green and blue color scheme, and the one on the right has a red and green pattern. Broken lances are visible in mid-air crossing in an X-formation. The drawing captures the dynamic moment of competition, with attention to the varying patterns and colors on the robes and armor.
Artist
Ritterturniere um 1512
Date
c.1512–1515
Type
Drawing
Medium
pen and ink with watercolor over black chalk on laid paper
Dimensions
34.3 × 26.2 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a drawing of a medieval jousting scene. The image shows two armored horses engaged in a jousting match. The horse on the left has lost its rider, as the armor-clad figure is depicted falling backwards. The horses are adorned in decorative blankets; the one on the left has a green and blue color scheme, and the one on the right has a red and green pattern. Broken lances are visible in mid-air crossing in an X-formation. The drawing captures the dynamic moment of competition, with attention to the varying patterns and colors on the robes and armor.

Ritterturniere um 1512