Italian Joust of Peace c. 1512 - 1515

"Italian Joust of Peace" is a watercolor drawing by an anonymous artist from around 1512-1515. It depicts a scene of a joust, where two knights on horseback are engaged in a mock combat. The knight on the left has broken his lance and is charging towards the fallen knight on the right, whose lance has also been broken. The drawing captures the energy and excitement of this medieval sport. The artwork is a good example of the artistic style of the early 16th century, with its attention to detail and realistic depiction of the human form.