1514
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Italian Joust of Peace is a 1514 ink by German 16th Century, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
You see two armored knights on horseback clashing lances in mid-joust. Their armor gleams with gold and blue details against a soft green field. A lance splinters in the impact, wood flying in sharp lines. This drawing uses watercolor and glazing to build depth. The artist layered thin washes over ink to soften edges and cool the scene. Quiet details like the knights’ visors and the horses’ harnesses show careful study. The paper itself tells a story. Look up the National Gallery of Art, Washington to see this sheet in person.
A German artist from the late 1500s drew lively scenes of knights clashing in parades and mock battles.
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