This is a drawing of a knight jousting on horseback. The knight is in full armor, holding a broken lance in mid-air. The horse is shown in motion with its front legs raised. The armor and attire are intricately detailed, suggesting a formal setting. Handwritten text in an older script surrounds the drawing. The lines and shading of the drawing emphasize the period style of costume and activity.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c.1512-1515
- Medium
- pen and brown ink with watercolor on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 7992 × 11312 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original