Mock Joust of War with Fixed Shields

Ritterturniere um 1512, c.1512–1515

This is a drawing of a jousting scene. The drawing shows a medieval jousting tournament with two knights on horseback colliding in a joust. The horses are decorated in colorful caparisons, one in red, green, and yellow stripes, the other in blue and white stripes. The knights wear armor, one with a pointed helmet, both carrying lances. In the background, there is a crowd of spectators with individuals lining the fence and watching from a balcony above, dressed in various medieval styles, including feathered hats, ornate gowns, and tunics.
Artist
Ritterturniere um 1512
Date
c.1512–1515
Type
Drawing
Medium
pen and brown ink with watercolor over black chalk and leadpoint on laid paper
Dimensions
33.5 × 26.2 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a drawing of a jousting scene. The drawing shows a medieval jousting tournament with two knights on horseback colliding in a joust. The horses are decorated in colorful caparisons, one in red, green, and yellow stripes, the other in blue and white stripes. The knights wear armor, one with a pointed helmet, both carrying lances. In the background, there is a crowd of spectators with individuals lining the fence and watching from a balcony above, dressed in various medieval styles, including feathered hats, ornate gowns, and tunics.

Ritterturniere um 1512