Quintain Collection

Jousting at a quintain or pavo. Taken from Antoine de Pluvinel's L'Instruction du Roy en l'exercise de
FLO4703029 Jousting at a quintain or pavo. Taken from Antoine de Pluvinel's L'Instruction du Roy en l'exercise de riding a horse, 1668

The attack of the pel, 1309. Soldier in hauberk and capuchon, tunic and surcoat, with gamboised chausses and knees
FLO4678449 The attack of the pel, 1309. Soldier in hauberk and capuchon, tunic and surcoat, with gamboised chausses and knees, attacking a quintain with his sword

Knights practising quintain
5308071 Knights practising quintain.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting knights practising quintain, also known as pavo, may have included a number of lance games, often used as training for jousting)

Medieval quintain (hand-coloured engraving)
3245412 Medieval quintain (hand-coloured engraving) by British School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures; British, out of copyright

Tilting at the Quintain (colour litho)
7181640 Tilting at the Quintain (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tilting at the Quintain)

The Quintain (litho)
3632232 The Quintain (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Quintain. Illustration for The Sports and Pastimes of the People of England by Joseph Strutt, 1801)

Ancient Quintain at Offham, Kent (engraving)
3653648 Ancient Quintain at Offham, Kent (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient Quintain at Offham, Kent)

Ancient Quintain, Offham, Kent -- a medieval wooden post with a rotating arm, located on the village green, used in jousting and tilting. 1894

English Merry-Making in the Fourteenth Century: Tilting at the Quintain (engraving)
664444 English Merry-Making in the Fourteenth Century: Tilting at the Quintain (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Quintain exercises, 14th century. A man attempts to unseat a man on a stool with his leg, a man on a swing attempts to unseat a man on a stool with his leg

Tilting at water quintain, 14th century
Boy with lance on a boat rowed by other boys tilting at a water quintain, 14th century. Handcoloured lithograph by Joseph Strutt from his own Sports and Pastimes of the People of England

Tilting at a living quintain, 14th century
Boy with lance titling at a living quintain, attempting to push a man in armour with shield off a stool, 14th century. Handcoloured lithograph by Joseph Strutt from his own Sports

Tilting at a mobile quintain, 14th century
Boy with lance tilting at a mobile quintain operated by another boy, 14th century. Handcoloured lithograph by Joseph Strutt from his own Sports and Pastimes of the People of England

Tilting at quintain, 14th century
Boy with lance tilting at a moveable quintain operated by another boy (top), boy with lance tilting at a living quintain (trying to knock a man in armour with a shield off a stool)

Medieval tilting game or quintain
Boy on rolling trestle pulled by two other boys to tilt with a lance at a fixed quintain, 14th century. Handcoloured lithograph by Joseph Strutt from his own Sports

Medieval tilting games or quintain
Boy on rolling trestle with spear tilting at a fixed quintain (top), soldier in armour attacking a pel quintain (left) and a saracen quintain (right)

Jousting at a quintain or pavo. Taken from Antoine de Pluvinels L Instruction du Roy en l exercise de monter a cheval, 1668

Roundel with Couple Playing at Quintain, c. 1500 (glass, vitreous paint and silver stain)
3526041 Roundel with Couple Playing at Quintain, c.1500 (glass, vitreous paint and silver stain) by French School, (15th century); 21.3 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Quintain (litho)
3632230 Quintain (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Quintain. Illustration for The Sports and Pastimes of the People of England by Joseph Strutt, 1801)

Quintain
Old English Sports - Quintain, akin to jousting, taking place in a medaeval setting. Date: 1908

Some of the Most Attractive Features of the Lord Mayors Show (engraving)
1046724 Some of the Most Attractive Features of the Lord Mayors Show (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

"Again they face the quintain"(engraving)
2813304 " Again they face the quintain" (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Remains of Quintain, at Offham, Kent (engraving)
968372 Remains of Quintain, at Offham, Kent (engraving) by Quinton, Alfred Robert (1853-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Remains of Quintain, at Offham, Kent)

Boys playing at Riding at the Quintain (Romance of Alexander, about 1340. Bodleian), (1931). A quintain was used to practice jousting

Nash drophead coupe, quintain post, Offham, near Maidstone, Kent, c1920s. Artist: Bill Brunell
Nash Drop head coup+. Place: Quintain Post, Offham, Nr.Maidstone, Kent

English merry-making in the 14th century: tilting at the quintain, 1905. From Cassells Illustrated History of England, Vol. I. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1905]

The Pel Quintain, 14th century, (1883)
The Pel Quintin, 14th century, (1833). The quintain was a log or tree stump on which a knight practised his sword strokes

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

Human Quintain contest, (1833). The contest between two figures depends upon the breaking of the stick which both hold on to, or is a struggle to overthrow each other

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

Swing exercise from the Quintain, (1833). The opponent is seated in a swing and drawn back, descending with great force and striking the foot of the antagonist

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

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

Tilting At A Quintain, The Revolving Effigy Of A Knight. After A Miniature In The 15Th Century Chroniques De Charlemagne. From Military And Religious Life In The Middle Ages By Paul Lacroix Published

Archaelogical Institute Annual Meeting at Rochester, 1863
A commerative page in the Illustrated London News, marking the Archaelogical Institute of Great Britain and Irelands annual meeting at Rochester, July 1863

Playing Quintain
In the Middle Ages the QUINTAIN was a popular attraction on the village green, This one at Offham, Kent, is the last surviving one in England. Date: Medieval

English Merry-Making in the Fourteenth Century: Tilting at the Quintain

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

Some of the most attractive features of the Lord Mayors Show. London, UK, 1889. A Hawking Party, Two of the figures from the Tournament Car, " The Lord of Misrule"

TILTING, 14th CENTURY. A man tilting at a target from a rowboat. Detail of an illumination by Jehan de Grise in the Romance of Alexander, c1340

The Quintain
The last surviving QUINTAIN on the village green at Offham, Kent, England. Tilting the quintain was a game played on horseback, with lances aimed at the perforated end. Date: Medieval

Water Quintain
A medieval game of water quintain

Shakespeare / Quintain Sl
WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE His signature on the Quintain seal

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In the medieval era, quintain was a popular and thrilling game that brought merriment to English villages. This hand-coloured engraving showcases the essence of this ancient tradition. Knights on horseback engage in "Tilting at the Quintain, " depicted in vibrant litho colors, as they aim their lances towards a rotating target. The litho also captures another scene of this exhilarating sport, showcasing "The Quintain" itself. Offham, Kent boasts an ancient quintain that has stood the test of time. Engraved depictions reveal its grandeur and historical significance. The Ancient Quintain at Offham stands tall, reminding us of the joy it once brought to villagers who gathered for merry-making. Quintains were not limited to land-based games; water quintains took center stage too. A 14th-century engraving portrays knights tilting at a water quintain with great skill and precision. These brave warriors demonstrated their prowess while mounted on horses charging through shallow waters. As times evolved, so did the nature of these games. Tilting at living or mobile quintains became increasingly popular during this period. Brave knights would face off against human targets or moving objects, adding an extra layer of excitement to these contests. This collection of engravings offers us glimpses into a bygone era when chivalry thrived and communities came together for spirited competitions like tilting at quintains. It serves as a reminder that even centuries ago, people sought entertainment and camaraderie through such engaging activities—a testament to our timeless desire for amusement and connection across generations.