This is a painting of two armored knights jousting on horseback. Both knights are charging at each other with lances. One knight is dressed in red and white armor, the other in ornate golden armor with a flamboyant headdress. Broken lance pieces are scattered in the air. The illustration captures a snapshot of action and chivalry from historical tournaments, done in the style of medieval manuscript illustrations.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c.1512-1515
- Medium
- pen and brown ink with watercolor over black chalk and leadpoint on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 7184 × 8965 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original