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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Accession Number
1927.204
Medium
woodcut
Dimensions
Sheet: 29 x 41.6 cm (11 7/16 x 16 3/8 in.)
Classification
Credit Line
Dudley P. Allen Fund