A Tournament
1506
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1506
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This painting shows knights in bright armor jousting in a crowded market. Two riders face off on gray horses. Lances cross over their heads. Cranach painted this for a noble party in 1506. The scene is playful, not real war. It mixes real armor with fancy costumes for fun. Look up Lucas Cranach (German, 1472–1553) to see more of his court art.
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