Mock Joust of War with Fixed Shields

Ritterturniere um 1512, c.1512–1515

This is a painting of a jousting tournament scene. The image shows an armored knight on horseback, engaged in a jousting event. His opponent, also armored, appears to be falling off his horse. The ground has lances and pieces of armor scattered around. The background features a columned structure and greenery. The illustration is detailed, emphasizing the movement and tension of the jousting encounter.
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
32.7 × 26.3 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a painting of a jousting tournament scene. The image shows an armored knight on horseback, engaged in a jousting event. His opponent, also armored, appears to be falling off his horse. The ground has lances and pieces of armor scattered around. The background features a columned structure and greenery. The illustration is detailed, emphasizing the movement and tension of the jousting encounter.

Ritterturniere um 1512