Mock Joust of War with Flying Shields and Without Bevors
1514
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1514
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows two armored knights on horseback mid-joust. Shields fly off as lances clash. Black ink and watercolor bring the scene to life. Unusual details jump out. The riders wear helmets without bevors—the metal flaps that usually protect necks. Their horses have armor too, but the whole thing feels more playful than real. Check out the real piece at the National Gallery of Art, Washington.
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