The Second Tournament with the Tapestry of Samson and the Lion

Lucas Cranach the Elder

National Gallery of Art

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.