German Joust of Peace in High Saddles

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Two knights on horseback clash in the air, their lances crossed. One wears a red-and-blue striped tunic under heavy armor, the other green with a checkered cloak. Both horses rear up, hooves kicking at empty space. The background is plain, but the knights’ helmets and saddles gleam with bright colors. The text around the edges is a mix of German and Latin, likely describing the event. The horses’ high rearing and the knights’ mid-air stances suggest a jousting match—likely a ritualized fight rather than a real battle. Check out the technique: watercolor, glazing to see how artists built up colors in layers.