This is a painting of a knight unseated from his horse during a jousting scene. The knight, dressed in green and white striped armor, has fallen from his horse. The armor is detailed with a mix of plate metal and fabric. The knight is shown on the ground, legs bent underneath, with one arm reaching out. Above the fallen knight is a horse with a similarly colored caparison, mid-trot, with a broken lance. A cluster of greenery adorns the horse's headgear. The background features lined barriers, suggesting a tournament setting. The painting captures the drama and romance of medieval chivalric tournaments in the style of historical manuscript illustrations, with watercolor-like coloration and careful attention to detail.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c.1512-1515
- Medium
- pen and brown ink with watercolor over black chalk on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 7566 × 9674 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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