This is a drawing of a knight on horseback engaged in battle in a forested landscape. The drawing depicts an armored knight sitting atop a horse, wielding a sword. The scene is filled with other figures, both standing and fallen, surrounded by detailed trees and foliage. The sky is depicted with billowing clouds, and armor and shields are scattered in the foreground. The composition features intricate line work characteristic of woodcut illustrations.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c. 1503
- Medium
- woodcut on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 3309 × 4805 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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