La Giostra di Giuliano de Medici... 1490 - 1505

"La Giostra di Giuliano de Medici..." is a woodcut illustration by Angelo Poliziano, depicting a knight on horseback during a jousting tournament. Created between 1490-1505, it is a small work, measuring just 7 5/8 x 5 1/2 x 3/8 in. and is housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY. The illustration is a visual representation of a jousting tournament, a popular form of entertainment during the Renaissance, highlighting the skill and chivalry of the participants. The work is a prime example of the use of woodcuts in early Renaissance art, with its clear outlines and simple details conveying the scene effectively.