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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

Dominant colour

Overview

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 painting shows armored horses and riders in a jousting scene. The horses and riders are detailed, with flying shields and shields without bevors. This scene is interesting because it shows a unique aspect of jousting, with the shields adding an extra layer of complexity. You can learn more about this style by looking at the work of the artist: German 16th Century.

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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