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Italian Joust of Peace

German 16th Century , 1514

Italian Joust of Peace, by German 16th Century, ink, 1514
Italian Joust of Peace, by German 16th Century, ink, 1514

Italian Joust of Peace is an ink drawing by the Renaissance artist German 16th Century. It dates from 1514 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Italian Joust of Peace is a 16th-century drawing by a German artist, created with a combination of techniques on laid paper. It is housed at the National Gallery of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a jousting scene, with two armored knights on horseback clashing lances. The moment captured is one of intense action, as one lance splinters against the other's armor.

Technique & Style

The artist employed multiple mediums, including pen and brown ink, watercolor, black chalk, and leadpoint, to achieve a detailed and textured representation of the scene. The layering of these techniques adds depth and visual interest to the drawing.

Artist & collection

Portrait of German 16th Century

Artist

German 16th Century

A German artist from the late 1500s drew lively scenes of knights clashing in parades and mock battles.

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