Italian Joust of Peace c. 1512 - 1515

"Italian Joust of Peace" is an anonymous drawing depicting a joust, a form of medieval combat. The artwork, created between 1512 and 1515, captures the dramatic moment of the knights' encounter, with one knight having fallen from his horse after being struck by the lance of his opponent. The artist skillfully conveys the dynamism of the scene through the swirling lines of the lances and the expressive poses of the figures. Although the artist remains unidentified, the detailed depiction of armor and weaponry suggests a keen understanding of the practices of this period. The drawing exemplifies the interest in depictions of chivalry and combat prevalent in Renaissance art.