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 a chalk 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: 105; lower left on mount in black ink: 105; lower right on mount in black ink: A 201

About this work

Overview

This 16th-century drawing depicts a jousting scene, rendered in pen and brown ink with watercolor over black chalk and leadpoint on laid paper.

Subject & Meaning

Two armored knights on horseback engage in a joust, their lances clashing in mid-air. The scene is one of dynamic tension, with one lance splintering against the other's armor, conveying a sense of energy and movement.

Technique & Style

The artist employed a range of techniques, including watercolor washes and glazing, to achieve a sense of luminosity and texture. The use of thin brushes and watery colors adds to the drawing's sense of delicacy and precision.

History & Provenance

Created by a German artist in the 16th century, the drawing is now housed at the National Gallery of Art.

Italian Joust of Peace, German 16th Century

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.