Who painted Mock Joust of War with Fixed Shields?

Mock Joust of War with Fixed Shields was painted by German 16th Century in 1514.

Where can I see Mock Joust of War with Fixed Shields?

Mock Joust of War with Fixed Shields is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Mock Joust of War with Fixed Shields?

Mock Joust of War with Fixed Shields is associated with Renaissance.

Artwork

Mock Joust of War with Fixed Shields

German 16th Century , 1514

Mock Joust of War with Fixed Shields is a watercolor 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 left by unknown hand in brown ink, on separate paper pasted down: Fraidall gerennt vesst anzogen in ainer zenndlen degkh mitt der vier frabn durchaus mitt strichen, auf dem hutt zwo greiffen flug; upper right by unknown hand in brown ink: 43; upper right by unknown hand in black ink: 31.; lower left on mount in black ink: 43; lower right on mount in black ink: A 58

About this work

Overview

The drawing 'Mock Joust of War with Fixed Shields' is a humorous depiction of a jousting scene, rendered in a mix of media on laid paper.

Subject & Meaning

The scene shows two knights on horseback in the midst of a chaotic joust, with one knight fallen to the ground. The surrounding crowd watches from a balcony, reacting with amusement. The German text at the top likely provides a playful description of the scene.

Technique & Style

The artist employed a range of techniques, including pen and brown ink, watercolor, black chalk, and leadpoint, to create the drawing. Simple lines and bright colors contribute to the exaggerated, cartoonish quality of the figures and horses.

Mock Joust of War with Flying Shields and Without Bevors, 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.