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German Joust of Peace in High Saddles

German 16th Century

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of two armored figures engaged in a jousting tournament. The figures are mounted on horses adorned in cloth coverings that correspond to their riders' outfits. The rider on the left is in vibrant red and gray stripes, while the rider on the right is in green and blue. Both riders are holding lances. The horses are depicted in mid-stride. The background is left blank. Above and below the jousting scene are sections of handwritten script.

Artwork Details

Date
c.1512-1515
Medium
watercolor and gouache on laid paper
Dimensions
7455 × 9530 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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