This is a painting of two armored knights jousting on horseback. The scene captures the moment of a medieval jousting tournament where two knights, fully clad in armor, are mounted on decorated horses, charging towards each other. One knight appears to have been struck and is falling off his horse, while the other knight remains upright. The horses are adorned in caparisons with green and gold colors, and the knights hold lances. The detailing and the historical theme suggest the artwork may be in the style of medieval manuscript illustrations. The painting depicts the action and pageantry typical of such events.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c.1512-1515
- Medium
- pen and brown ink with watercolor over black chalk and leadpoint on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 7198 × 9198 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original