Who painted Italian Joust of Peace?

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

Where can I see Italian Joust of Peace?

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

What movement is Italian Joust of Peace?

Italian Joust of Peace is associated with Renaissance.

Artwork

Italian Joust of Peace

German 16th Century , 1514

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.

Inscription: Inscribed:upper right by unknown hand in brown ink: 123; upper right above image in black ink: [29?/25?; lower left on mount in black ink: 123; lower right on mount in black ink: A 130

About this work

Overview

Italian Joust of Peace is a 16th-century drawing by a German artist, created with a combination of techniques on laid paper. It is housed at the National Gallery of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a jousting scene, with two armored knights on horseback clashing lances. The moment captured is one of intense action, as one lance splinters against the other's armor.

Technique & Style

The artist employed multiple mediums, including pen and brown ink, watercolor, black chalk, and leadpoint, to achieve a detailed and textured representation of the scene. The layering of these techniques adds depth and visual interest to the drawing.

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.