Book on Tournaments: Jouster Facing Right
1817
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1817
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This image shows a knight on horseback, facing right. The knight is dressed in armor and a cloak, and is holding a lance in his right hand. The horse is decorated with a blanket and a plume on its head. The knight and horse are drawn in a detailed and realistic style, with intricate designs on the armor and cloak. The background of the image is a plain color, which helps to focus attention on the knight and horse. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to check out the Romanticism movement.
