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.
This sketch shows two knights in full armor on horses, lances crashing mid-joust. One lance snaps against shiny metal armor. The page glows with soft browns and delicate watercolor washes. The artist used leadpoint first, then ink and thin glazes of color. This layering keeps the drawing sharp under the gentle paint. The horses stand firm, but tension fills the air. See it in person at the National Gallery of Art, Washington.
A German artist from the late 1500s drew lively scenes of knights clashing in parades and mock battles.
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