This is a drawing of two knights in armor engaged in a joust. The drawing depicts two mounted knights clad in full suits of armor, each wielding a lance aimed at the other. The horses are also adorned in protective coverings. The knights' armor features colorful details and plume-like decorations on their helmets. The scene captures the moment of impact in a joust, as one of the lances is breaking with the fragmented pieces suspended in the air. The background is void of detail, keeping the focus on the action and the detailed depiction of the knights and their steeds. The drawing has a delicate, sketched quality with light shading and emphasis on the intricate design of the armor.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c.1512-1515
- Medium
- pen and brown ink with watercolor on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 7944 × 10302 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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