This is a painting showing two fallen knights and their horse in a chaotic scene. The image depicts the knights being dislodged from their horse. The horse is adorned with a red cloth. The knights wear green and yellow-striped armor, with their limbs in different positions. One knight is falling headfirst, while the other is upside down with legs in the air. Armor pieces and jousting equipment are scattered around, including a lance on the ground. The scene is comedic, with fragments of cloth and helmet plume suggesting a significant impact. The style is reminiscent of medieval or early modern illustrations that humorously depict jousting tournaments.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c.1512-1515
- Medium
- pen and brown ink with watercolor over black chalk and leadpoint on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 7215 × 9123 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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