Charlemagne, Arthur and Godfrey

Hans Burgkmair I

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of three knights in armor. The detailed black and white illustration features three figures clad in elaborate armor and holding shields, each adorned with intricate designs. Above them, text in old-style writing, "DREI GVT CRISTEN," introduces the characters as Caesar Carolus, Duke Gottfried, and King Artus. The backdrop is minimal, focusing attention on the richly depicted armor and heraldic symbols. The drawing is executed with precise lines creating texture and depth in the armor's intricate details.