German Joust of Peace
1514
watercolor
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1514
watercolor
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows two armored knights on horseback mid-joust. One knight’s lance is broken, and his horse rears up. The other knight sits tall, holding a wreath of flowers. Both horses wear striped cloths, and the scene looks like it’s happening on a flat, open ground. The writing at the top is in an old script, likely naming the event. The colors are simple—mostly browns, greens, and blues—with quick watercolor washes. Next, look up technique: watercolor, glazing to see how artists built up colors in layers.
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