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German 16th Century

6 works

This is a drawing of a jousting scene. It features an armored rider on horseback with a long lance, engaged in a jousting match. The rider is leaning towards the ground, indicating motion of the lance as if striking a target. Another figure lies on the ground, seemingly dislodged from their horse. The horses are adorned in decorative caparisons with green and yellow patterns. The artwork portrays the movement and drama of a jousting scene, showcasing the elaborate armor and attire characteristic of medieval tournaments, offering insight into the pageantry and competitiveness of the era.

German Joust of Peace

German 16th Century

The sculpture is a medallion featuring a central figure of a putto playing a lute, surrounded by ornate designs including floral motifs, scroll work, and small figures. The sculpture is gold-colored and round, with a relief that provides texture and depth to the designs.

Cupid Playing on the Lute

German 16th Century

This is a drawing of two jousting knights on horseback. The drawing depicts two armored knights engaged in a joust, each riding a horse and carrying a lance. Both knights are wearing helmets adorned with elaborate crests; one with a bird-like creature and the other with antler decorations. The armor and horses are decorated with colorful patterns. The background appears plain. Below the horses, a lance is broken. The drawing skillfully combines line work with watercolor to give a sense of movement and historical context.

Mock Joust of War with Flying Shields

German 16th Century

Anne of Hungary, died 1547, Wife of Ferdinand I of Austria 1521 [reverse]

German 16th Century

This is a drawing of two armored knights jousting on horseback. The drawing depicts a scene where two knights clad in armor and feathered helmets are jousting. They are seated on horses decorated in red and green trappings. Each knight holds a lance and their armor includes chainmail and steel plates. The illustration captures the moment of impact, with fragments of a lance visible at the center of the composition. The style of the drawing is reminiscent of historical illustrations, with delicate lines and intricate designs on the armor and horses' coverings. There is a handwritten note on the bottom of the page.

Mock Joust of War with Flying Shields

German 16th Century

The image presents an upper-body illustration of a man seated in a formal portrait pose. His face has a rounded shape with prominent cheeks, a full mustache, and a short beard, and he looks straight ahead. He wears a large, ornate hat and a cloak with a fur-lined collar. In his hands, he holds a sword diagonally across his torso. The background features a plain light-colored surface with three heraldic shields and a decorative serif font Latin text below the illustration.

John Frederic the Magnanimous, in Electoral Robes [left]

German 16th Century