The Jester
1586
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1586
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Jester is a 1586 ink by Jost Amman, a Renaissance work, depicting Equestrianism, held at National Gallery of Art.
The painting shows a jester, a person who entertains a king or queen. This jester is dressed in fancy clothes and has a funny hat. The artist used simple lines to draw the jester, which makes it look old-fashioned. The drawing is very detailed, with lots of lines that give it texture. You can learn more about this style by looking into the technique: cross-hatching.
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