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German Joust of Peace

German 16th Century

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a jousting scene from a historical manuscript. The image features two armored horses in action with their riders falling. One rider is tilted backward with legs upturned, while the other remains seated. The horses and riders are adorned in colorful attire. The scene is bordered by lines and includes handwritten text at the top, indicating its origin as part of a larger narrative or document.

Artwork Details

Date
c.1512-1515
Medium
pen and ink with watercolor over black chalk on laid paper
Dimensions
8114 × 10176 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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