Mock Joust of War with Flying Shields and Without Bevors c. 1512 - 1515

"Mock Joust of War with Flying Shields and Without Bevors" is an anonymous watercolor on paper, depicting a mock joust, a popular form of medieval entertainment. The scene shows two knights, one with a broken lance, on horseback, facing each other in a mock combat. The artist highlights the detail of the armor, horses, and the broken lances, demonstrating the precision and interest of the artist in depicting the sport of jousting.