1501
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Broadside: An Invitation to an Arms Competition is a 1501 ink by German 16th Century, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows a bold, busy scene with three main parts. On the left, a giant black pickaxe hangs from a hook, its handle wrapped in red. In the middle, a colorful, chaotic battle unfolds—soldiers clash with swords and shields, while a dragon breathes fire above. On the right, a long spear with a striped shaft leans against a wall. Below, a knight in armor kneels beside two helmets, one with a face inside it. The text around the images is in German, inviting viewers to an arms competition. The mix of fighting, weapons, and armor suggests a tournament or challenge. Look up woodcut to see how this kind of print was made.
A German artist from the late 1500s drew lively scenes of knights clashing in parades and mock battles.
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