Mixed Jousts of War and Peace

Ritterturniere um 1512, ca. 1512–1515

This is a painting of two armored figures jousting on horseback. The image depicts two horses, each ridden by an armored figure engaging in a joust. One horse is draped in a striped green and brown caparison while the other is in a plain dark color. The armored figures are each wielding a lance, with broken lance fragments visible in mid-air. The figures are outfitted in elaborate armor with helmets adorned with decorative crests. The painting is framed by a faint rectangular border.
Kunstenaar
Ritterturniere um 1512
Datering
ca. 1512–1515
Soort
Tekening
Techniek
pen and ink with watercolor over black chalk on laid paper
Afmetingen
34 × 26 cm
Collectie
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licentie
Publiek domein, CC0

Beeldbeschrijving

This is a painting of two armored figures jousting on horseback. The image depicts two horses, each ridden by an armored figure engaging in a joust. One horse is draped in a striped green and brown caparison while the other is in a plain dark color. The armored figures are each wielding a lance, with broken lance fragments visible in mid-air. The figures are outfitted in elaborate armor with helmets adorned with decorative crests. The painting is framed by a faint rectangular border.

Ritterturniere um 1512