This is a drawing of two armored figures on horseback. The image depicts two horses facing each other, each ridden by a knight clad in shiny, metallic armor. The armor has a reflective quality with a light blue tint that accentuates its outline and structure. The horses are draped in caparisons, with one being a brown hue and the other a shade of black and white. Both riders appear to be involved in a medieval joust or similar activity, as evidenced by the broken lances scattered on the ground beneath them. The drawing captures a moment of action, as the positions of the riders seem animated. The figures are outlined in ink and filled with watercolor, highlighting contrasts in both texture and color within the drawing.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c.1512-1515
- Medium
- pen and brown ink with watercolor on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 7942 × 10122 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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