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

c.1512-1515

Medium: pen and brown ink with watercolor over black chalk on laid paper
Classification: Drawing
Period: 1501 to 1550
Image size: 7249 × 9182px

Description

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.

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