This image shows two armored knights jousting on horseback. The drawing depicts a moment during the joust where one knight's lance has just made contact, seen through the broken tips flying in the air. The other knight is partially visible on the right, reacting to the impact. The scene is set against a simple background with a minimalistic horizon line. The detailed attire and horse trappings suggest a historical or reenacted setting with meticulous attention to the period's style.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c.1512-1515
- Medium
- pen and brown ink with watercolor over leadpoint on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 7694 × 9623 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original