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Fixed Quintain, 1344, (1833)
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Fixed Quintain, 1344, (1833)
Fixed Quintain, 1344, (1833). Target practice: the fixed quintain consists of a stake fixed into ground, with a shield to aim at. The jouster is drawn on a wooden horse by two comrades towards the target. Illustration after a manuscript in the Bodleian Library at Oxford. An engraving from The Sports and Pastimes of the people of England, by Joseph Strutt, (London, 1833)
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Joseph Strutt Joust Jousting Quintain Strutt Target Target Practice Toys Fourteenth Century Print Collector4 Wooden Horse
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This print takes us back to the 14th century in England, where jousting was a popular sport among men of all ages. The image showcases a fixed quintain, an essential target practice tool for aspiring jousters. A stake firmly planted into the ground serves as the base, while a shield becomes the aim point. In this scene, we witness a medieval gentleman preparing for his turn at target practice. He is seated on a wooden horse that is being pulled towards the quintain by two comrades. Dressed in traditional attire, he holds his lance with determination and focus, ready to demonstrate his skill. The artist's attention to detail transports us to this historical moment captured from an illustration found in the Bodleian Library at Oxford. This engraving comes from Joseph Strutt's renowned work titled "The Sports and Pastimes of the people of England" published in London in 1833. Through this monochrome depiction, we are reminded of how toys like wooden horses were used not only for play but also as training tools for young knights-to-be. The print offers us a glimpse into both pastimes and military practices during medieval times. As we admire this remarkable piece of artistry by an unknown creator under Joseph Strutt's guidance, it evokes our curiosity about life in England during these centuries gone by - reminding us once again of history's enduring allure.
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