Mock Joust of War with Fixed Shields
Ritterturniere um 1512, circa 1512–1515
- Artista
- Ritterturniere um 1512
- Datazione
- circa 1512–1515
- Tipologia
- Disegno
- Tecnica
- pen and brown ink with watercolor over black chalk and leadpoint on laid paper
- Dimensioni
- 34,1 × 26,4 cm
- Collezione
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Licenza
- Pubblico dominio, CC0
Descrizione dell’immagine
This painting depicts a jousting scene between two armored knights on horseback. Two knights clad in armor are engaged in a joust, each atop a horse. The knight on the left has fallen off while still gripping his lance, wearing a green and brown outfit with a fallen helmet. The horse is in motion, captured with brushwork. The winning knight on the right is steady on his horse, adorned with red, white, and green-striped barding and a plume on his helmet. The artwork showcases the moment of impact during a joust, capturing action and colorful pageantry associated with historical tournaments. The painting is detailed in capturing the elegance and tension of the medieval sport, reminiscent of Hans Burgkmair's style.