The Tournament

Master MZ

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a medieval jousting tournament in a city. The scene shows horse-mounted knights in detailed armor engaging in combat or preparing for the tournament. The foreground features riders in action with lances, suggesting a chaotic melee with rearing horses and falling knights. In the background are tightly packed buildings, creating a sense of a large audience. The setting is a cobbled street with historic architectural structures, reflecting an era of chivalry and medieval life. This artwork is in the style of Hans Burgkmair the Elder.