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The Tournament with lances

1509

Lucas Cranach

(German, 1472–1553)
Culture
Germany
Medium
woodcut
Measurements
Sheet: 29 x 41.6 cm (11 7/16 x 16 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
Dudley P. Allen Fund 1927.204
Catalogue raisonné
Hollstein 118
Public Domain
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Did You Know?

While the tilt was the most popular type of jousting in the 1500s, the mêlée remained in favor and often formed the climax of the greatest tournaments.

Description

Group engagements fought between two teams of contestants gained favor during the 1500s. These mêlées were often confused and chaotic, as shown in this woodcut. Lucas Cranach the Elder sketched many tournament scenes, often transferring them in faithful detail to woodblocks.

The Tournament with lances

1509

Lucas Cranach

(German, 1472–1553)
Germany

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