German Joust of Peace

Ritterturniere um 1512, c.1512–1515

This is a painting of two armored figures mounted on horses clashing in a jousting tournament. The image captures the moment of impact as the lances shatter. Both figures are clad in armored suits, including helmets and metal gloves. The horses are richly adorned, with one wearing a golden-brown caparison and the other with a red and white patterned cloth. The background is sparse, emphasizing the action of the joust. The artwork has a medieval or Renaissance style, suggestive of illustrations found in historical manuscripts depicting tournaments or equestrian events.
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 × 26.1 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a painting of two armored figures mounted on horses clashing in a jousting tournament. The image captures the moment of impact as the lances shatter. Both figures are clad in armored suits, including helmets and metal gloves. The horses are richly adorned, with one wearing a golden-brown caparison and the other with a red and white patterned cloth. The background is sparse, emphasizing the action of the joust. The artwork has a medieval or Renaissance style, suggestive of illustrations found in historical manuscripts depicting tournaments or equestrian events.

Ritterturniere um 1512