Joust Collection (#10)

A tournament, c1350s, (1470). Jean de Saintre defeats his opponent in a joust, watched by the French King Jean le Bon. The two knights are in full armour, divided by a wooden barrier

Battle of Agincourt, 25 October 1415. Hand-coloured later

Boat Tilting, 14th century, (1833). The aim was to strike your antagonist with your lance and overthrow him into the river. Illustration after a manuscript in the British Library

Boys Tilting in Pastime, 14th century, (1833). Those of a lower rank were excluded from the jousts. They therefore replaced the horse with a long switch, and the lance by switch

Tilting at the Ring, (1833). Jousting practice: running at the ring (also known as tilting at the quintain) was to ride at full speed, and thrust the point of the lance through the ring

The Ring In Tilting, (1833). The letter A indicates the ring detached from the sheath; B represents the sheath with the ring attached to the post

Water-Tub Quintain, 1344, (1833). Target practice for jousting: boys striking at a tub of water in such a manner as not to throw it over them

Moveable Quintain, 1344, (1833). Target practice for jousting: consisting of a cross-bar turning upon a pivot with a broad part to strike against

Fixed Quintain, 1344, (1833). Target practice: the fixed quintain consists of a stake fixed into ground, with a shield to aim at

The Tournament at St Inglevert, France, 15th Century. Artist: Master of the Harley Froissart
The Tournament at St Inglevert, France, 15th Century. Jousting scene with ornate tents: knights in armour with lances parade across the field, while the audience looks

Knights at a Tournament, 1881. Artist: Vogel, Hermann (1854-1921)
Knights at a Tournament, 1881. Private Collection

Labours of the Months. A tournament in Altstadt of Landshut, 1516-1525. Artist: Wertinger, Hans, von (ca. 1465-1533)
Labours of the Months. A tournament in Altstadt of Landshut, 1516-1525. Found in the collection of the Landshut Residence

Tournament in front of Castle Steen, 1635-1637. Artist: Peter Paul Rubens
Tournament in front of Castle Steen, 1635-1637. Rubens, Pieter Paul (1577-1640). Found in the collection of the Musee du Louvre, Paris

Death of King Henry II at the Tournament, 1559 (1570). Artist: Jean Jacques Perrissin
Death of King Henry II at the Tournament, 1559 (1570). A keen hunter and participant in jousts and tournaments, King Henry II of France (1519-1559)

Combat between Roland and King Marsile, stained glass, Chartres Cathedral, France, 1194-1260. Detail from the Charlemagne Window

Nabatean Stone Relief, now in Petra Museum

Tournament and Hunting Scenes, 1289. Artist: Azzo di Masetto (active ca 1280s)
Tournament and Hunting Scenes, 1289. Found in the collection of the Palazzo Comunale, San Gimignano

Armoured knights jousting at a tournament, 12th century, c1820. The knight on far side has a shattered lance and is being unhorsed

Richard II, King of England, presiding at a tournament, 1377-1379 (15th century). Watched by the king, mounted knights in armour joust with lances

Knights jousting at a tournament, 12th century, (c1815). The scene is set in England during the time of Henry II (1154-1189), the first Plantagenet English king

The Tournament, 1812. Artist: Pierre Henri Revoil
The Tournament, 1812. Musee des Beaux-Arts, Lyons

Knight with shield and spear. Pula. Croatia
Knight with shield and spear. Detail of the facade of the City of Pula. Croatia

Cartoon, A Dramatic Performance, showing rival theatre managers, William Holland (left) and Edwin Villiers (right), on horseback in armour, taking part in a medieval joust. 1880

Joust with swords between knights at a tournament, 15th century.. Handcolored illustration drawn and lithographed by Paul Mercuri with text by Camille Bonnard from Historical Costumes from the 12th

Jousting knights at a tournament, 14th century.. Handcolored illustration drawn and lithographed by Paul Mercuri with text by Camille Bonnard from Historical Costumes from the 12th to 15th Centuries

Duke William IV of Bavaria knocked from his horse during a joust. Chromolithograph from Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century

German tournament armor from the first half of the 16th century.. Chromolithograph from Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century

Tournament jousting shields or roundels molded around the arm, e. Chromolithograph from Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century

Count Ludwig knocked backward from his horse during a joust.. Chromolithograph from Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century

Jousting helms (armlets) and gauntlets in the Maximilian style.. Chromolithograph from Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century

Champrons, early 16th century.. Chromolithograph from Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century, Frankfurt, 1889

Tournament joust from 1471 from a pen and ink drawing in the Stadel schen Instituts at Frankfurt.. Two knights in plate armour and elaborate helmets fighting with short swords

Tournament by the Moat of Steen Castle (oil on panel)
XIR899189 Tournament by the Moat of Steen Castle (oil on panel) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); 72x106 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Tournoi prAeA┼ís des fossA©s du chAteau du Steen)

Henry, Prince of Wales, 1612 (engraving)
XJF696573 Henry, Prince of Wales, 1612 (engraving) by Hole, William (fl. 1607-24); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry Frederick Stuart, Prince of Wales (1594-1612)

The champion of the tournament, Vita Imperatoris Maximiliani, from Military
KW478232 The champion of the tournament, Vita Imperatoris Maximiliani, from Military and Religious Life in the Middle Ages by Paul Lacroix, published London c.1880 (litho) by French School

Tilting at a quintain, the revolving effigy of a knight, from Military and Religious
KW478227 Tilting at a quintain, the revolving effigy of a knight, from Military and Religious Life in the Middle Ages by Paul Lacroix, published London c.1880 (litho) by French School

Study of Horsemen in Combat, 1503-4 (pen and ink on paper)
XJF311218 Study of Horsemen in Combat, 1503-4 (pen and ink on paper) by Vinci, Leonardo da (1452-1519); British Museum, London, UK; Italian, out of copyright

The tournament where Henri II is mortally wounded, 1559 (woodcut)
XJF3058188 The tournament where Henri II is mortally wounded, 1559 (woodcut) by Tortorel, Jacques (fl.1568-92); Private Collection; (add.info)

Jousting, 1565 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF275026 Jousting, 1565 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Italian School, (16th century); Private Collection; Italian, out of copyright

Combat a la Barriere (engraving) (b / w photo)
XCF275025 Combat a la Barriere (engraving) (b/w photo) by Callot, Jacques (1592-1635) (after); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Facsimile of The Duc de Bourbon armed for the Tournament, from a miniature in the
XJF250708 Facsimile of The Duc de Bourbon armed for the Tournament, from a miniature in the Tournois du Roy Rene (litho) (b/w photo) by French School

The Place Royale and the Carrousel in 1612 (oil on canvas) (detail of 161010)
XIR183188 The Place Royale and the Carrousel in 1612 (oil on canvas) (detail of 161010) by French School, (17th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Tournament on the Occasion of the Marriage of Catherine de Medici (1519-89) and Henri II
XIR210378 Tournament on the Occasion of the Marriage of Catherine de Medici (1519-89) and Henri II (1519-59) in 1533 (pen & in on paper) by Caron, Antoine (1520-99); 40.7x55.5 cm; Louvre, Paris

The Place Royale and the Carrousel in 1612, detail of the Palais de la Felicite and the chariots
XIR207091 The Place Royale and the Carrousel in 1612, detail of the Palais de la Felicite and the chariots (oil on canvas) (detail of 161010) by French School

Jousting Tournament in a square, 1st half of 17th century (engraving) (b / w photo)
XIR194141 Jousting Tournament in a square, 1st half of 17th century (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (17th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; French

Henri II (1519-59) is fatally wounded at a joust during his daughters wedding celebrations
KW177754 Henri II (1519-59) is fatally wounded at a joust during his daughters wedding celebrations, from Histoire de France by Colart, published c.1840 (engraving) H by French School

Tournament in Honour of Christian I of Denmark at Castello di Malpaga in 1474, detail
XIR168198 Tournament in Honour of Christian I of Denmark at Castello di Malpaga in 1474, detail from the right hand side (fresco) by Romanino, Girolamo (c.1485-c.1566) (attr.to); Castello di Malpaga

Tournament during which Henri II (1519-59) was injured by the Count of Montgomery
XIR162755 Tournament during which Henri II (1519-59) was injured by the Count of Montgomery and died ten days later, 30th June 1559 (coloured engraving) by Hogenberg

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Step into the world of chivalry and valor with jousting, a timeless spectacle that captivated medieval audiences. In this enchanting scene from Faerie Queene by Walter Crane, we are transported to an era where knights donned shining armor and mounted their noble steeds for epic tournaments. Jousting, famously depicted in Chaucer's Knight's Tale, was a popular sport among nobles during the Middle Ages. The image of Henry I, Count of Anhalt from the Codex Manesse reveals the grandeur and elegance associated with these events. Medieval tournaments were divided into two sides, as seen in this captivating illustration by Master of the Harley Froissart. The Jousts of St Inglevert showcases skilled knights competing fiercely for honor and glory. However, not all tournaments went according to plan. Richard II himself had to intervene when things got out of hand during one such event. This unexpected twist adds an element of excitement and unpredictability to the already thrilling joust. The jousts weren't limited to just open fields; they even took place on iconic landmarks like London Bridge. Imagine witnessing armored riders charging towards each other while crossing this historic bridge - a truly breathtaking sight. To engage in combat during these contests required skillful use of medieval weapons such as lances and swords. These formidable tools were wielded by brave knights who risked life and limb for victory. Intriguingly captured within the pages of Book of the Tournament is a knight on horseback armed with his trusty lance ready for battle. This beautifully illustrated manuscript serves as a testament to how deeply ingrained jousting was in medieval culture. Finally, we witness two riders engaged in fierce combat through an intricate woodcut from 1517-18. Their determination is palpable as they clash amidst cheers from eager spectators. Jousting remains an enduring symbol of courage, honor, and the spirit of medieval times.