Joust Collection (page 8)

Tournament of the Earl of Warwick, 16th century (1906). John Dudley, 2nd Earl of Warwick (1527-1554), and his brothers Ambrose (1530-1590) and Robert (1533-1588)

A Knight Tilting, c1926. Artist: Herbert Norris
A Knight Tilting, c1926. From Costume & Fashion, Volume Two, Senlac to Bosworth 1066-1485, by Herbert Norris. [J. M. Dent and Sons Ltd. London and Toronto, 1927]

The Tune of Seven Towers, 1857. Artist: Dante Gabriel Rossetti
The Tune of Seven Towers, 1857. Painting held by the Tate, London. From The Studio Volume 69. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1916-17]

Illustration for Ivanhoe by Anonymous, c1898. Artists: Unknown, Ralph Nevill
Illustration for Ivanhoe by Anonymous, c1898. Ivanhoe is a historical novel by Sir Walter Scott (1771-1832), first published in 1820 in three volumes. From The Studio Volume 14 by Ralph Nevill

Knight in armour, circa late 19th century. Artist: Edward John Gregory
Knight in armour, c late 19th century

Representations of an Ancient Tournament practised in different parts of England, 1794
Representations of an Ancient Tournament practised in different parts of England.Spencers New History of England, 1784

Tournament for the coronation of Louis II d Anjou, near Calais, c1389 (1882-1884). Louis II of Anjou (1377-1417) was crowned King of Naples by the Antipope Clement VII in 1389

Jousting in the time of Queen Isabeau, 15th century, (1849)
Jousting in the time of Queen Isabeau, 15th century (1849). A 19th century version of an original 15th century manuscript illustration in Chroniques de Froissart, volume IV

A Joust on London Bridge, 1390, (c1920). Joust between David de Lyndsays, Earl of Crawford and Lord John de Welles, Ambassador of King Richard II

Tournament scenes, 1515-1516, (1936). Artist: Albrecht Durer
Tournament scenes, 1515-1516, (1936). Freydal series. Emperor Maximilian I of Germany (1459-1519) unseats an opponent in a joust, from an unpublished book glorifying the Emperors chivalric deeds

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

Medieval tournament. Great Chronicles of France. Miniature. Chateau of Chantilly. France

Bagdemagus broke his own spear against his enemys armour. From Knights of the Grail: Lohengrin, Galahad published 1909

Engraving depicting knights practising quintain, 15th century
Engraving depicting knights practising quintain

Wood engraving depicting King Henry II of France, 16th century
Wood engraving depicting King Henry II of France

Woodcut print depicting knights jousting at a tournament. Print by Jost Amman (1539-1591) a Swiss-German artist, celebrated chiefly for his woodcuts, done mainly for book illustrations

temptation St Anthony St. Anthony cave kneeling Anthony prays
The temptation of St Anthony, The temptation of St. Anthony. In a cave, the kneeling Anthony prays with folded hands for an open book that rests on a skull

Jacques de Lalaing Arriving Joust Counts Maine
Jacques de Lalaing Arriving at a Joust with the Counts of Maine and Saint Pol; Master of the Getty Lalaing (Flemish, active about 1530); Belgium; about 1530; Tempera colors, gold leaf, gold paint

Bertrand Du Guesclin, C. 1320

Two Mounted Knights In Full Armour Jousting In A Medieval Tournament. From A 19Th Century Engraving

Two Knights Jousting At A Tournament In Germany. From A 19Th Century Print

Knights In Medieval Jousting Tournament. From La Leyenda Del Cid Published C. 1880
Knights In Medieval Jousting Tournament. From La Leyenda Del Cid Published C.1880

Tilting In The Early Fourteenth Century. From The Book Short History Of The English People By J. R
Tilting In The Early Fourteenth Century. From The Book Short History Of The English People By J.R. Green, Published London 1893

Henri Ii 1519 To 1559 Is Fatally Wounded At A Joust During His Daughters Wedding Celebrations From Histoire De France By Colart Published Circa 1840

Joust On The Water To Commemorate The Grande Federation. From Histoire De La Revolution Francaise By Louis Blanc

Fighting Knights In Armour. Coloured Illustration From The Book The Gateway To Tennyson Published 1910

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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.