German Joust of Peace

Ritterturniere um 1512, vers 1512–1515

This is a drawing of two armored horses engaged in a jousting scene. It shows two horses, one draped in red, white, and blue cloth, and the other in green. The horse on the left appears to be falling or kneeling, with an armored figure entangled with it. Both horses are heavily armored, and the scene is depicted with intricate detail, showcasing the colorful clothing and armor styles. The drawing conveys a sense of action and movement, capturing a tense moment during the jousting event.

Artiste: Ritterturniere um 1512
Datation: vers 1512–1515
Catégorie: Dessin
Technique: pen and brown ink with watercolor over black chalk on laid paper
Dimensions: 34,3 × 26,2 cm
Collection: National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence: Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

This is a drawing of two armored horses engaged in a jousting scene. It shows two horses, one draped in red, white, and blue cloth, and the other in green. The horse on the left appears to be falling or kneeling, with an armored figure entangled with it. Both horses are heavily armored, and the scene is depicted with intricate detail, showcasing the colorful clothing and armor styles. The drawing conveys a sense of action and movement, capturing a tense moment during the jousting event.

Ritterturniere um 1512