This is a drawing of two armored horses with fallen riders. The image depicts two horses adorned with colorful caparisons, one covered in a green and tan checkered pattern and the other in red and white stripes. Both horses are in motion, with their legs slightly spread as if captured mid-stride. Each horse has a fallen rider, depicted in armor, who appear to have been unseated, with legs pointing upward and helmets visible. The limbs of the riders suggest a dynamic, chaotic dismount as they seem to tumble backward. Various pieces of armor and lances are scattered around, adding to the scene's action and intensity. The drawing has a detailed and expressive style typical of historical depictions of jousting or battle scenes.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c.1512-1515
- Medium
- pen and brown ink with watercolor over leadpoint and corrected with white gouache on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 7264 × 10061 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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