This painting depicts a jousting scene between two armored knights on horseback. Two knights clad in armor are engaged in a joust, each atop a horse. The knight on the left has fallen off while still gripping his lance, wearing a green and brown outfit with a fallen helmet. The horse is in motion, captured with brushwork. The winning knight on the right is steady on his horse, adorned with red, white, and green-striped barding and a plume on his helmet. The artwork showcases the moment of impact during a joust, capturing action and colorful pageantry associated with historical tournaments. The painting is detailed in capturing the elegance and tension of the medieval sport, reminiscent of Hans Burgkmair's style.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c.1512-1515
- Medium
- pen and brown ink with watercolor over black chalk and leadpoint on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 7161 × 9322 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original