This is a drawing of two knights jousting on horseback. It shows two armored knights mounted on horses engaged in a jousting match. Both knights are clad in ornate suits of armor and wield lances aimed towards each other. The horses are also adorned with decorative trappings and are striding towards each other. One horse has an earthy toned cover, while the other has a blue cover embellishment with stars and a floral motif. The lances are shown with their tips creating a clash, with triangular paper flags being shredded and flying in the air. The composition conveys a dynamic sense of motion, capturing the moment of impact in the jousting tournament.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c.1512-1515
- Medium
- pen and brown ink with watercolor over black chalk and leadpoint on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 7220 × 9333 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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