Who painted German Joust of Peace?

German Joust of Peace was painted by German 16th Century in 1514.

Where can I see German Joust of Peace?

German Joust of Peace is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is German Joust of Peace?

German Joust of Peace is associated with Renaissance.

Artwork

German Joust of Peace

German 16th Century , 1514

German Joust of Peace is a watercolor drawing by the Renaissance artist German 16th Century. It dates from 1514 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:upper right by unknown hand in brown ink, on separate paper pasted down: Fraidall gestochen ain gantz gruen zenndlen degkh, auff dem helm von laub ain gruen mayenkrantz; upper right by unknown hand in black ink: 17.2; lower left on mount in black ink: 2; lower right on mount in black ink: Not in A.

About this work

Overview

German Joust of Peace is a drawing executed in pen and brown ink with watercolor over black chalk on laid paper, depicting a moment of tension and contrast within a jousting event.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing shows two armored knights on horseback in the midst of a joust. One knight's lance is shattered, with his horse in a state of rearing distress, while the other knight remains upright, holding a floral wreath, symbolizing victory or peace. The striped cloths on the horses and the open setting add to the ceremonial context.

Technique & Style

The artist utilized a combination of media: pen and brown ink for outlines, black chalk for underdrawing, and watercolor for coloring. The watercolor application features quick, simple washes primarily in browns, greens, and blues, with possible glazing techniques to achieve deeper hues through layered transparency.

Context

The inclusion of old script at the top, likely denoting the event's name, situates the drawing within a specific historical or ceremonial context, though the exact nature (commemorative, preparatory, etc.) is not immediately clear from the artwork alone.

History & Provenance

No specific historical ownership or creation date details are provided for 'German Joust of Peace', leaving its provenance and exact historical context undefined in the given information.

Legacy

The artwork's impact or influence on subsequent artistic or cultural practices is not detailed in the provided facts, focusing instead on its descriptive and technical aspects.

Mixed Jousts of War and Peace, German 16th Century

Artist & collection

Artist

German 16th Century

A German artist of the late 1500s drew knights clashing in parades and mock battles, filling sheets with detailed ink colored lightly in watercolor: soldiers mid-joust, shields flying, foot soldiers sparring with spears.