Plate depicting Ottavio Buffalino, from a series of twelve showing knights and their attendants dressed for a tournament (plate 5) 1565

This anonymous etching from 1565 depicts Ottavio Buffalino, a knight dressed for a tournament, on horseback. It's part of a series of twelve plates showcasing various knights and their attendants. The detailed illustration portrays Buffalino in full armor, riding a richly adorned horse with intricate details. The scene reflects the fashion and customs of 16th-century tournaments, highlighting the pageantry and skill of the era's noblemen. This print, housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, provides a glimpse into the vibrant world of Italian courtly life.