German Joust of Peace in High Saddles

Ritterturniere um 1512, c.1512–1515

This is a drawing of two armored figures engaged in a jousting tournament. The figures are mounted on horses adorned in cloth coverings that correspond to their riders' outfits. The rider on the left is in vibrant red and gray stripes, while the rider on the right is in green and blue. Both riders are holding lances. The horses are depicted in mid-stride. The background is left blank. Above and below the jousting scene are sections of handwritten script.
Artist
Ritterturniere um 1512
Date
c.1512–1515
Type
Drawing
Medium
watercolor and gouache on laid paper
Dimensions
33.6 × 26.2 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a drawing of two armored figures engaged in a jousting tournament. The figures are mounted on horses adorned in cloth coverings that correspond to their riders' outfits. The rider on the left is in vibrant red and gray stripes, while the rider on the right is in green and blue. Both riders are holding lances. The horses are depicted in mid-stride. The background is left blank. Above and below the jousting scene are sections of handwritten script.

Ritterturniere um 1512