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Mock Joust of War with Fixed Shields

German 16th Century

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a jousting scene between two armored horses. The drawing depicts two horses equipped for a joust. The horse on the left is shown in green armor, lying on the ground, while the horse on the right is depicted in a dynamic pose, partly colored in red and white. Both horses have intricate designs on their front legs and detailed armor. The lance of the horse on the right is raised, pointing toward the fallen horse. Some handwritten text is visible near the top right corner of the page.

Artwork Details

Date
c.1512-1515
Medium
pen and brown ink with watercolor over black chalk and leadpoint on laid paper
Dimensions
7217 × 9367 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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