This is a painting depicting a jousting scene between two armored knights on horseback. The image shows two knights clad in armor, each mounted on a horse, engaging in a jousting match. The knight on the left is riding a brown horse and wearing yellow armor, with a lance positioned horizontally. The opposing knight is dressed in green and red attire, riding a gray horse covered in green with red patterns. Both horses are elaborately outfitted. Debris such as a shattered lance and a piece of helmet plume can be seen flying off, indicating impact. The background is minimal, focusing attention on the jousting action.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c.1512-1515
- Medium
- pen and brown ink with watercolor over black chalk and leadpoint on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 7219 × 9017 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original