1514
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Mock Joust of War in Reinforced Field Armor is a 1514 ink by German 16th Century, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
You see two knights on horseback, jousting in a field. They're wearing heavy armor, which looks really detailed. The artist paid close attention to the armor's design. The knights are shown in motion, which makes the scene feel dynamic. The use of pen and brown ink with watercolor adds texture to the image. This artwork is similar to others from the same time period, and to learn more, look up the technique: watercolor.
A German artist from the late 1500s drew lively scenes of knights clashing in parades and mock battles.
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