German Joust of Peace

Ritterturniere um 1512, c.1512–1515

Two fancifully dressed horses with riders in colorful attire, both lying on their backs. The drawing depicts a humorous or whimsical scene where the horses are adorned in elaborate caparisoning and medieval-style horse armor. The horses are side by side, and both the horses and riders are depicted in vibrant colors, featuring hues of yellow, blue, red, and green.
Artist
Ritterturniere um 1512
Date
c.1512–1515
Type
Drawing
Medium
pen and ink with watercolor on laid paper
Dimensions
33.2 × 26.2 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

Two fancifully dressed horses with riders in colorful attire, both lying on their backs. The drawing depicts a humorous or whimsical scene where the horses are adorned in elaborate caparisoning and medieval-style horse armor. The horses are side by side, and both the horses and riders are depicted in vibrant colors, featuring hues of yellow, blue, red, and green.

Ritterturniere um 1512