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German Joust of Peace

German 16th Century

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of an armored joust between two mounted knights. The artwork depicts two knights on horseback engaged in a jousting match. Both knights are clad in full armor with distinctive helmets and plume designs. The horse on the left has a brown caparison, while the one on the right is adorned in a green and white patterned cloth. Both horses are in action, capturing the movement and energy of the duel. Broken lances are shown, indicating a clash. Additionally, there is a small inscription and a piece of paper with handwriting attached at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
c.1512-1515
Medium
pen and brown ink with watercolor over black chalk on laid paper
Dimensions
7232 × 9746 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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