German Joust of Peace

Ritterturniere um 1512, hacia 1512–1515

This is a painting of a jousting scene. Two armored figures are depicted mounted on horses engaged in a joust. The figure on the right wears a red and black striped outfit with a large decorative helm bearing a sun-like emblem, wielding a lance. The opponent on the left has fallen off their horse, evident from their pose and the discarded lance underneath. Both horses are adorned with caparisons. The scene captures the dynamic motion of the encounter with meticulous attention to detail in textures and forms, resembling the style of medieval or Renaissance illustration.
Artista
Ritterturniere um 1512
Fecha
hacia 1512–1515
Tipo
Dibujo
Técnica
pen and brown ink with watercolor over black chalk with traces of leadpoint on laid paper
Medidas
33,1 × 26,1 cm
Colección
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licencia
Dominio público, CC0

Descripción de la imagen

This is a painting of a jousting scene. Two armored figures are depicted mounted on horses engaged in a joust. The figure on the right wears a red and black striped outfit with a large decorative helm bearing a sun-like emblem, wielding a lance. The opponent on the left has fallen off their horse, evident from their pose and the discarded lance underneath. Both horses are adorned with caparisons. The scene captures the dynamic motion of the encounter with meticulous attention to detail in textures and forms, resembling the style of medieval or Renaissance illustration.

Ritterturniere um 1512