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Mock Joust of War with Flying Shields and Without Bevors, by German 16th Century, ink, 1514

Mock Joust of War with Flying Shields and Without Bevors

German 16th Century

1514

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Renaissance Renaissance History Painting

Dominant colour

Mock Joust of War with Flying Shields and Without Bevors is a 1514 ink by German 16th Century, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
German 16th Century
When & what style?
1514 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This drawing shows armored riders on horses in a mock joust. Shields fly through the air while some helmets lack bevors, the metal throat protectors. The scene mixes real armor with playful fantasy. Artists of this time loved odd details. They turned serious war games into something strange and fun. This sheet feels like a sketchbook doodle, not a finished work. Want to see more? Check the National Gallery of Art, Washington.

About the artist

Portrait of German 16th Century
Artist

German 16th Century

A German artist from the late 1500s drew lively scenes of knights clashing in parades and mock battles.

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