Artwork
Italian Joust of Peace
Italian Joust of Peace is an ink drawing by the Renaissance artist German 16th Century. It dates from 1514 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. This 16th-century drawing depicts a jousting scene between two armored knights on horseback.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:upper left by unknown hand in brown ink, on separate paper pasted down: Fraidall gestochen, wellisch federnn auff welsch auff dem helm, ein prauns deck; upper right by unknown hand in brown ink: 113; upper right by unknown hand in brown ink, on separate paper pasted down: Fraydall gestochen wellisch in ainer gelben altasen deckhen, auff dem helm ain kuss darauf ain prâsschl an ainem kettel; lower center by unknown hand in brown ink, on separate folded paper pasted down: Hertzog zu Mecklnburg / Welsch / 113; lower left on mount in black ink: 113; lower right on mount in black ink: A 122
About this work
Overview
This 16th-century drawing depicts a jousting scene between two armored knights on horseback. Created with pen, brown ink, and watercolor on laid paper, it showcases the artist's skill in rendering intricate details and textures.
Subject & Meaning
The scene shows two knights in elaborate armor clashing lances, with one lance splintering against the opponent's chest plate, conveying a sense of a controlled and peaceful tournament rather than a violent conflict.
Technique & Style
The artist achieved a sense of gleaming metal and bright fabric through layered watercolor and ink, while the laid paper texture enhances the visual effect of the colors.
History & Provenance
The drawing is attributed to a German artist of the 16th century and is housed at the National Gallery of Art in Washington.
Artist & collection
Artist
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.
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