The Knight of Men
1463
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1463
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Knight of Men is a 1463 ink by Master E.S., a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
The painting shows a knight on horseback. He's dressed in armor and holding a sword. The details in the knight's armor and the horse's saddle are interesting because they show the artist's attention to detail. The artist used simple lines to create the image. This was a common technique at the time. You can learn more about this style by looking into the technique: engraving.
