Diagram for Lance Practice
1704
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1704
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This drawing shows three riders on horseback practicing with lances. Each scene has a rider on a track, aiming at a target. On the right side, there are diagrams of a lance and how to hold it. Notice the small details like the rider’s posture and the way the lance is gripped. The text labels each step of the practice. Want to see more like this? Look up Baroque.
