This is a drawing of an armored horse with a knightly effigy. The image depicts a knightly jousting or tournament scene, with an armored figure on horseback adorned in segmented metal armor and a decorative helm with a black bird motif on top. The horse and knight are primarily clad in armor featuring alternating black and gold vertical stripes, with a red and white cloth visible on the horse's head and the knight's arms. Behind the horse is a wooden barrier. The depiction uses fine lines and subtle color contrasts, creating a historical and detailed representation of medieval pageantry.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c.1512-1515
- Medium
- pen and brown ink with watercolor over black chalk and leadpoint on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 7679 × 9824 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original