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Mixed Jousts of War and Peace

Mixed Jousts of War and Peace, by German 16th Century, watercolor, 1514
Mixed Jousts of War and Peace, by German 16th Century, watercolor, 1514

Mixed Jousts of War and Peace is a watercolor 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

Mixed Jousts of War and Peace is a drawing executed in pen and ink with watercolor over black chalk on laid paper. It depicts a chaotic jousting scene with three horsemen.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing shows three men on horseback, wearing striped tunics, green capes, and helmets with pom-poms, engaged in a tumultuous joust. One horse rears up, while the others charge forward with swords raised, conveying a sense of dynamic movement.

Technique & Style

The artist employed quick, loose lines to capture the energy of the scene, particularly in the horses' legs and flying capes. The color palette is characterized by flat, bright hues, with green and brown standing out against the light paper.

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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