Knight in Armor, Holding a Halberd
1500
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1500
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This drawing shows a knight in full armor holding a halberd. His helmet has a flat top with a small peak. The armor looks heavy but fits neatly. The artist uses fine lines to show details like the chain mail under the armor. The gray wash gives the armor a metallic shine. White highlights make the metal pop against the brown paper. This style reminds me of Albrecht Dürer’s detailed ink work. See it in person at the National Gallery of Art, Washington.
