The Tournament with lances

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.

Provenance

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The Tournament with lances

Lucas Cranach

1509

Accession Number

1927.204

Medium

woodcut

Dimensions

Sheet: 29 x 41.6 cm (11 7/16 x 16 3/8 in.)

Classification

Print

Museum

The Cleveland Museum of Art

Cleveland, United States

Credit Line

Dudley P. Allen Fund