German Joust of Peace

Ritterturniere um 1512, ca. 1512–1515

This is a drawing of a jousting scene with two figures on horseback. The lances of both opponents have broken in mid-air during impact. The figures are clad in armor, and their horses have colorful caparisons. The left figure's horse has a black and red checkered cloth and the rider's helmet features a crest with a plume. The right figure has their head thrown back and wears a helmet with a closed visor. The broken lance pieces are scattered in the air. The drawing conveys the intensity and suddenness of a jousting tournament. Handwritten text is present above and below the scene.
Kunstenaar
Ritterturniere um 1512
Datering
ca. 1512–1515
Soort
Tekening
Techniek
pen and ink with watercolor on laid paper
Afmetingen
33,6 × 26,3 cm
Collectie
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licentie
Publiek domein, CC0

Beeldbeschrijving

This is a drawing of a jousting scene with two figures on horseback. The lances of both opponents have broken in mid-air during impact. The figures are clad in armor, and their horses have colorful caparisons. The left figure's horse has a black and red checkered cloth and the rider's helmet features a crest with a plume. The right figure has their head thrown back and wears a helmet with a closed visor. The broken lance pieces are scattered in the air. The drawing conveys the intensity and suddenness of a jousting tournament. Handwritten text is present above and below the scene.

Ritterturniere um 1512