This is a drawing of two knights jousting on horseback. The scene depicts two armored knights engaging in a jousting match, each mounted on a horse. The knight on the left rides a white horse adorned in red, intricate patterned armor, and is seen striking the helmet off the other knight with a lance. The knight on the right is dressed in green and white striped armor, riding a brown horse, and their helmet is seen flying into pieces, indicating the moment of impact. The horses themselves wear matching decorative coverings. The style of the drawing suggests a historical or medieval theme, with attention to the details of the knights' armor and horse trappings. The background is plain, keeping the focus on the central action of the jousting match.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c.1512-1515
- Medium
- pen and brown ink with watercolor over black chalk and leadpoint on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 7180 × 8946 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original