Mock Joust of War with Fixed Shields

Ritterturniere um 1512, c.1512–1515

This painting depicts a jousting scene between two armored knights on horseback. Two knights clad in armor are engaged in a joust, each atop a horse. The knight on the left has fallen off while still gripping his lance, wearing a green and brown outfit with a fallen helmet. The horse is in motion, captured with brushwork. The winning knight on the right is steady on his horse, adorned with red, white, and green-striped barding and a plume on his helmet. The artwork showcases the moment of impact during a joust, capturing action and colorful pageantry associated with historical tournaments. The painting is detailed in capturing the elegance and tension of the medieval sport, reminiscent of Hans Burgkmair's style.
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
34.1 × 26.4 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This painting depicts a jousting scene between two armored knights on horseback. Two knights clad in armor are engaged in a joust, each atop a horse. The knight on the left has fallen off while still gripping his lance, wearing a green and brown outfit with a fallen helmet. The horse is in motion, captured with brushwork. The winning knight on the right is steady on his horse, adorned with red, white, and green-striped barding and a plume on his helmet. The artwork showcases the moment of impact during a joust, capturing action and colorful pageantry associated with historical tournaments. The painting is detailed in capturing the elegance and tension of the medieval sport, reminiscent of Hans Burgkmair's style.

Ritterturniere um 1512