This is a painting of two knights in combat on horseback. The painting depicts a jousting scene with two knights clad in armor mid-action after being dismounted from their horses during a joust. One knight is in blue and silver armor with a piece of his shattered lance visible, while his horse has checkered green and yellow barding. The other knight, also in armor, holds a lance and rides a horse covered in a red cloth with a white cross emblem. The painting showcases the dynamic motion and dramatic upheaval of the jousting scene, providing a detailed look at knightly armor and horse attire. This painting is in the style of Albrecht Dürer.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c.1512-1515
- Medium
- pen and brown ink with watercolor over black chalk and leadpoint on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 7164 × 9167 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original