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Italian Joust of Peace

German 16th Century

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a jousting scene. It depicts two armored knights on horseback engaging in a traditional joust. Each knight is equipped with a lance, and both horses are adorned with decorative armor. The knight on the left is struck by his opponent's lance, and the lance is breaking apart. The knight on the right wears green armor with a plume on the helmet and rides a horse covered in a green caparison. Splinters of wood are flying through the air.

Artwork Details

Date
c.1512-1515
Medium
pen and brown ink with watercolor over black chalk on laid paper
Dimensions
7772 × 9836 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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