This is a drawing of two armored knights jousting on horseback. The drawing depicts a scene where two knights clad in armor and feathered helmets are jousting. They are seated on horses decorated in red and green trappings. Each knight holds a lance and their armor includes chainmail and steel plates. The illustration captures the moment of impact, with fragments of a lance visible at the center of the composition. The style of the drawing is reminiscent of historical illustrations, with delicate lines and intricate designs on the armor and horses' coverings. There is a handwritten note on the bottom of the page.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c.1512-1515
- Medium
- pen and brown ink with watercolor over black chalk on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 7251 × 9403 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original