German Joust of Peace

Ritterturniere um 1512, vers 1512–1515

This is a drawing of two horses wearing armor and lying on the ground as part of a knightly joust scene. The drawing features two armored horses, with one dressed in green barding, having fallen onto each other on the ground. Broken lances and pieces of armor are present in the scene. The drawing captures the dynamic nature of a jousting tournament. The figures are outlined, and details like horse hooves and armor pieces are etched with precision, emphasizing the combat and action that has unfolded.
Artiste
Ritterturniere um 1512
Datation
vers 1512–1515
Catégorie
Dessin
Technique
pen and ink over black chalk and corrected with white gouache on laid paper
Dimensions
33 × 26,3 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

This is a drawing of two horses wearing armor and lying on the ground as part of a knightly joust scene. The drawing features two armored horses, with one dressed in green barding, having fallen onto each other on the ground. Broken lances and pieces of armor are present in the scene. The drawing captures the dynamic nature of a jousting tournament. The figures are outlined, and details like horse hooves and armor pieces are etched with precision, emphasizing the combat and action that has unfolded.

Ritterturniere um 1512