The Second Tournament with the Tapestry of Samson and the Lion

Lucas Cranach der Ältere, 1509

This is a drawing of a jousting tournament. It shows armored knights on horseback engaged in a jousting competition. The knights wear detailed suits of armor and helmets, and the horses are adorned with decorative coverings. Lances are the primary weapons used in the joust. In the background, a crowd of spectators watches from a raised platform. The scene is filled with intricate details of medieval tournament culture.

Kunstenaar: Lucas Cranach der Ältere
Datering: 1509
Soort: Prent
Techniek: woodcut
Collectie: National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licentie: Publiek domein, CC0

Beeldbeschrijving

This is a drawing of a jousting tournament. It shows armored knights on horseback engaged in a jousting competition. The knights wear detailed suits of armor and helmets, and the horses are adorned with decorative coverings. Lances are the primary weapons used in the joust. In the background, a crowd of spectators watches from a raised platform. The scene is filled with intricate details of medieval tournament culture.

Lucas Cranach der Ältere