German Joust of Peace

Ritterturniere um 1512, circa 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.
Artista
Ritterturniere um 1512
Datazione
circa 1512–1515
Tipologia
Disegno
Tecnica
pen and ink over black chalk and corrected with white gouache on laid paper
Dimensioni
33 × 26,3 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

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