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Italian Joust of Peace

German 16th Century

National Gallery of Art

A painting of a jousting scene features two armored figures on horses. The figure on the left is clad in armor, riding a horse with striped blue and gold fabric. The rider wears a detailed helmet with a decorative crest. Broken lances are shown mid-air, indicating a moment of contact in the joust. The setting appears to be an outdoor jousting arena with a simple wooden barrier. Handwritten text overlays the image at the top and bottom. The style resembles an illuminated manuscript or historical illustration.

Artwork Details

Date
c.1512-1515
Medium
pen and brown ink with watercolor over black chalk and leadpoint on laid paper
Dimensions
7686 × 10157 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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