German Joust of Peace

Ritterturniere um 1512, c.1512–1515

This is a drawing of a jousting scene between two armored figures on horseback. The image includes two horses, each carrying an armored rider in detailed plate armor. The left horse has a red and gold drapery while the right horse has a green drapery. The armor and horse drapery are intricately detailed with contrasting colors and designs. One figure is shown being unhorsed, adding motion to the scene.
Artist
Ritterturniere um 1512
Date
c.1512–1515
Type
Drawing
Medium
pen and brown ink with watercolor over black chalk on laid paper
Dimensions
33.8 × 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 image includes two horses, each carrying an armored rider in detailed plate armor. The left horse has a red and gold drapery while the right horse has a green drapery. The armor and horse drapery are intricately detailed with contrasting colors and designs. One figure is shown being unhorsed, adding motion to the scene.

Ritterturniere um 1512