Ludi equestres. Das Thurnieren (The Tournament) 1705 - 1755

Martin Engelbrecht's *Ludi equestres. Das Thurnieren (The Tournament)* is a hand-colored etching depicting a jousting match. The scene is set in a formal garden with a chateau in the background. This 18th-century engraving, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, captures the pageantry and skill of the sport, a popular pastime among European nobility. The detailed rendering of the riders' costumes, horses, and the tournament's setting reveals a sense of spectacle and tradition. The artwork is an intriguing glimpse into the world of 18th-century equestrian games and courtly life.