Mock Joust of War with Flying Shields and Without Bevors
1514
chalk
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1514
chalk
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Mock Joust of War with Flying Shields and Without Bevors is a 1514 chalk by German 16th Century, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows armored horses and riders in a jousting scene. It's a detailed scene with flying shields and shields without bevors. The scene is drawn with pen, brown ink, and watercolor over black chalk. The painting is small, measuring 33.1 × 26.2 cm. It depicts a jousting scene from the German 16th century. The artist used a mix of techniques to create this scene. You can learn more at the museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington.
A German artist from the late 1500s drew lively scenes of knights clashing in parades and mock battles.
See the richer artist page