Italian Joust of Peace

About this work

Two armored knights on horseback clash lances in mid-joust. Their armor gleams with gold details, and one lance shatters against the other’s breastplate. The background shows a crowd watching behind wooden fences. This drawing mixes ink, watercolor, and chalk. The artist used layers of translucent watercolor, called glazing, to give armor a shiny look. The scene feels lively, like you’re right there at the match. Look up the glazing technique next—it’s how artists build up see-through layers.