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Mock Joust of War with Flying Shields and Without Bevors

German 16th Century

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of two armored horses with riders engaged in combat. The scene features two riders in medieval armor equipped with helms and pole weapons, resembling halberds. The horses are adorned with caparisons. There is a fallen sleeve in the top right of the drawing. The overall image appears to capture a moment of intense action from the depicted period.

Artwork Details

Date
c.1512-1515
Medium
pen and black ink with watercolor over black chalk and leadpoint on laid paper
Dimensions
7904 × 9947 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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