Joust Collection

The Jousts of St Inglevert, France, 1470-1475, (c1900-1920). Artist: Master of the Harley Froissart
The Jousts of St Inglevere, (c1900-1920). Jousting scene with ornate tents: knights in armour with lances parade across the field, while the audience looks

Faerie Queene, c1900. Artist: Walter Crane
Faerie Queene, c1900. The Faerie Queene by Edmund Spenser (1553-1599), illustrated by Walter Crane (1845-1915). From Modern Pen Drawings: European and American, Edited by Charles Holme

Richard II interrupting a tournament
Richard II stopping a tournament between Thomas Mowbray, Duke of Norfolk, and Henry Bolingbroke, Duke of Hereford -- a scene which comes at the beginning of Shakespeares play

Jousting knights
Knights competing in a tournament, Middle Ages. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

Knights Tale, Joust
Palamon desireth to slay his foe Arcite

Henry I, Count of Anhalt (From the Codex Manesse), Between 1305 and 1340. Artist: Anonymous
Henry I, Count of Anhalt (From the Codex Manesse), Between 1305 and 1340. Found in the collection of the Library of the Ruprecht Karl University, Heidelberg

Medieval tournament. The two sides of the contest with the Knight of Honor at the center. Miniature in the Livre des tournois of Rene d Anjou (1465). National Library in Paris. France

Tournament joust
They rode at full gallop till they met

Jousting / London Bridge
A joust on the London Bridge in the presence of Richard II

Medieval weapons: Dull swords or kolben for the Kolbenturnier 302, pike 303, halberd 304, partisan 305, wooden battle hammer 306, iron battle hammer 307, lance with crooked spike 308

Pieta from Book of Hours, MS 92 f.18v, Western France, 1490-1510 (pen & ink with tempera on parchment)
8374206 Pieta from Book of Hours, MS 92 f.18v, Western France, 1490-1510 (pen & ink with tempera on parchment) by French School, (15th-16th century); 22.8 x 14.8 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum

Jousting Helm (Stechhelm), Innsbruck, 1480 / 1490. Creator: Christian Spor
Jousting Helm (Stechhelm), Innsbruck, 1480/1490

Rider performing carousel exercises with lance, sword and pistol, jousting at a ring and a dummy head. Copied from Francois Robichon de La Guerinieres Ecole de Cavalerie, 1730

Joust between Duke of Norfolk and Duke of Hereford
A joust between Thomas Mowbray, the Duke of Norfolk and Henry Bolingbroke, the Duke of Hereford at Gosford Green in Coventry on 16th September 1398 to settle an argument is disrupted by King Richard

CHAMPION JOUSTER PHOTO CALL
Two time World medieval jousting champion Rod Walker poses for a photograph in Sydney, Friday, Aug. 26, 2016. Walker is in Sydney training for the jousting tournament at the upcoming St Ives Medieval

Vanquished, 1884. Artist: Leighton, Edmund Blair (1853-1922)
Vanquished, 1884. Private Collection

The wear and tear of a knight, 1565 (1849). Artist: Jost Ammon
The wear and tear of a knight, 1565 (1849). From a fragment of an engraving on wood attributed to Jost Ammon, found in the collection of M Guenebault, Paris

Book of the Tournament. Knight on horseback and armed with spears. Miniature. Fol. 40 v. 15th century Vatican Apostolic Library. Italy

Two riders fighting on horseback, 1517-18 (woodcut)
7415401 Two riders fighting on horseback, 1517-18 (woodcut) by Durer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); 22.5--24.2 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (add.info.: by Albrecht Durer)

Fighting Knights in Armour. Coloured illustration from the book The Gateway to Tennyson published 1910
2915236 Fighting Knights in Armour. Coloured illustration from the book The Gateway to Tennyson published 1910. by English School, (20th century); Photo © Hilary Morgan

Top panel of a box with jousting scene, c. 1320-40 (ivory)
7393880 Top panel of a box with jousting scene, c.1320-40 (ivory) by French School, (14th century); 9.8x17.6x0.7 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA

Sir Gareth, or Beaumains (engraving)
3735656 Sir Gareth, or Beaumains (engraving) by Ryland, Henry (1856-1924); (add.info.: Engraving depicting Sir Gareth was a Knight of the Round Table in Arthurian legend)

A Tournament, Florentine School, 1430-50 (oil on panel)
AMO96920 A Tournament, Florentine School, 1430-50 (oil on panel) by Italian School, (15th century); 44x164 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK

Knight in full ceremonial armour on horseback, digitally restored reproduction of an original from the 19th century
7277888 Knight in full ceremonial armour on horseback, digitally restored reproduction of an original from the 19th century by Unknown Artist

Plate I: Election and Coronation of Emperor Maximilian II, 1612. 1612. Creator: Anon
Plate I: Election and Coronation of Emperor Maximilian II, 1612

A Knightly Tournament, from Lancelot du Lac, printed by Antoine Verard (1485-1512)
IND368820 A Knightly Tournament, from Lancelot du Lac, printed by Antoine Verard (1485-1512) by French School, (15th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; Index Fototeca

Two Carolingian era knights jousting, from Ogier le Danois, printed by A. Verard, Paris, 1498 (hand-coloured print)
IND325862 Two Carolingian era knights jousting, from Ogier le Danois, printed by A. Verard, Paris, 1498 (hand-coloured print) by French School, (15th century); Biblioteca Nazionale, Turin

Two Knights Jousting at a Tournament in Germany (etching)
KW421820 Two Knights Jousting at a Tournament in Germany (etching) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection

Two Knights do battle before Cameliard, illustration from The Story of King Arthur and his Knights, 1903 (litho)
STC335700 Two Knights do battle before Cameliard, illustration from The Story of King Arthur and his Knights, 1903 (litho) by Pyle, Howard (1853-1911); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Medieval Tournament (woodcut)
KW216300 Medieval Tournament (woodcut) by English School; Private Collection

The Tournament, 1565. Creator: Jost Ammon
The Tournament, 1565

Teams in boats jousting on the River Seine, Paris. 1906 (lithograph)
7236707 Teams in boats jousting on the River Seine, Paris. 1906 (lithograph) by Berthault, Pierre-Gabriel (1737-1831); Private Collection; (add.info.: Teams in boats jousting on the River Seine)

Spectators watching jousting games in an arena, 18th century. 1906 (lithograph)
7236712 Spectators watching jousting games in an arena, 18th century. 1906 (lithograph) by Chereau, Jacques the Younger (1695-1776); Private Collection; (add.info)

Monkeys on boats competing in a water joust, 16th century. 1906 (lithograph)
7236709 Monkeys on boats competing in a water joust, 16th century.1906 (lithograph) by Borcht, Pieter van der (1545-1608); Private Collection; (add.info)

King Francis II of France in armour with helm and gauntlets. Illustration drawn
FLO4571276 King Francis II of France in armour with helm and gauntlets. Illustration drawn and lithographed by Leopold Massard after a portrait in Roger de Gaignieres gallery portfolio IX 3 from Le

Knights in armour with helmet, crest and mantling. 1763 (engraving)
7236019 Knights in armour with helmet, crest and mantling. 1763 (engraving) by Benard, Robert (fl.1734); Private Collection; (add.info.: Knights in armour for a tournament with helmet)

Two knights in armor fighting a duel with lances in a tourney. 1802 (engraving)
7233806 Two knights in armor fighting a duel with lances in a tourney. 1802 (engraving) by Amman, Jost (1539-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Knight in costume for a tournament, 12th century
6340045 Knight in costume for a tournament, 12th century by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Knight in costume for a tournament, 12th century)

Mounted knights in armour in a procession, 15th century tournament (handcoloured copperplate engraving)
5986475 Mounted knights in armour in a procession, 15th century tournament (handcoloured copperplate engraving) by Migliavacca

Two knights in armor fighting a duel with nooses in a tourney. 1802 (engraving)
7233796 Two knights in armor fighting a duel with nooses in a tourney. 1802 (engraving) by Amman, Jost (1539-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Black and white tournament trumpeters, France, 16th century. 1867 (engraving)
7234939 Black and white tournament trumpeters, France, 16th century. 1867 (engraving) by Lechevallier-Chevignard, Edmond (1825-1902); Private Collection; (add.info)

Maximilian would often take part in tournaments, illustration from A History of Germany by H. E
STC232152 Maximilian would often take part in tournaments, illustration from A History of Germany by H.E. Marshall, 1913 (colour litho) by Michael, Arthur C

Two mounted knights in a tournament duel with a hook. 1802 (engraving)
7233807 Two mounted knights in a tournament duel with a hook. 1802 (engraving) by Amman, Jost (1539-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Two knights on horseback fighting with lances in a tourney. 1802 (engraving)
7233802 Two knights on horseback fighting with lances in a tourney. 1802 (engraving) by Amman, Jost (1539-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Two knights in armor on horseback in a medieval tournament. 1802 (engraving)
7233788 Two knights in armor on horseback in a medieval tournament. 1802 (engraving) by Amman, Jost (1539-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Two knights on horseback fighting with daggers in a tourney. 1802 (engraving)
7233803 Two knights on horseback fighting with daggers in a tourney. 1802 (engraving) by Amman, Jost (1539-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Two knights in plate armor on horseback fighting a duel. 1802 (engraving)
7233795 Two knights in plate armor on horseback fighting a duel. 1802 (engraving) by Amman, Jost (1539-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

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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.