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German Joust of Peace

German 16th Century

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a jousting scene. Two armored figures are seen engaging in a joust on horses. One figure wears green and white, appears slightly tilted back, and is mounted on a green-clad horse. The other figure, dressed in red, seems to be striking with their lance and is mounted on a horse adorned in red. Both horses have caparisons matching their riders, providing a contrast against the light background. The detailed artwork evokes a medieval jousting tournament setting. At the bottom, there is a torn piece of paper with cursive writing.

Artwork Details

Date
c.1512-1515
Medium
pen and brown ink with watercolor over black chalk on laid paper
Dimensions
7151 × 10090 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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