Mock Joust of War with Fixed Shields

Ritterturniere um 1512, c.1512–1515

This is a drawing of a knight in armor falling off a horse. The knight, clad in red, green, and white horizontal stripes, is falling from a horse that is draped in a similarly striped fabric. The lance is broken, and both legs and arms are splayed in the air as the knight tumbles. The horse is striding forward. Surrounding the scene, there are illustrative elements, possibly architectural or decorative designs, framed at the top center. The colors are vibrant, adding dynamism to the scene.
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
33.4 × 26.2 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a drawing of a knight in armor falling off a horse. The knight, clad in red, green, and white horizontal stripes, is falling from a horse that is draped in a similarly striped fabric. The lance is broken, and both legs and arms are splayed in the air as the knight tumbles. The horse is striding forward. Surrounding the scene, there are illustrative elements, possibly architectural or decorative designs, framed at the top center. The colors are vibrant, adding dynamism to the scene.

Ritterturniere um 1512