German Joust of Peace

Ritterturniere um 1512, circa 1512–1515

This is a drawing of two fallen armoured horses. The image depicts two horses lying on their sides, draped in ornate caparisons. One horse is black with red and white trim, while the other is yellow with blue accents. There are broken lances on the ground around them. Clad legs are visible in armor, indicating unseated riders from a jousting match. The background is plain, and the drawing is detailed with precise lines and color washes. A note with text is in the upper left corner of the page.
Artista
Ritterturniere um 1512
Datazione
circa 1512–1515
Tipologia
Disegno
Tecnica
Acquerello e gouache su carta vergata
Dimensioni
33,2 × 26 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

This is a drawing of two fallen armoured horses. The image depicts two horses lying on their sides, draped in ornate caparisons. One horse is black with red and white trim, while the other is yellow with blue accents. There are broken lances on the ground around them. Clad legs are visible in armor, indicating unseated riders from a jousting match. The background is plain, and the drawing is detailed with precise lines and color washes. A note with text is in the upper left corner of the page.

Ritterturniere um 1512