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 very detailed. The artist drew this scene with pen, ink, and watercolor on paper, which was a common way to create art back then. The knights' armor is interesting because it shows how people protected themselves in battles. The artist likely drew this scene to show off their skill at drawing details like armor and horses. Check out the work of the artist German 16th Century to see more drawings like this one.
A German artist from the late 1500s drew lively scenes of knights clashing in parades and mock battles.
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