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German Joust of Peace

German 16th Century

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of two fallen armoured horses. The image depicts two horses lying on their sides, draped in ornate caparisons. One horse is black with red and white trim, while the other is yellow with blue accents. There are broken lances on the ground around them. Clad legs are visible in armor, indicating unseated riders from a jousting match. The background is plain, and the drawing is detailed with precise lines and color washes. A note with text is in the upper left corner of the page.

Artwork Details

Date
c.1512-1515
Medium
watercolor and gouache on laid paper
Dimensions
8089 × 11407 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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