Who created "Ludi equestres. Das Thurnieren (The Tournament)"?

Ludi equestres. Das Thurnieren (The Tournament) was created by Martin Engelbrecht in ca. 1730.

When was "Ludi equestres. Das Thurnieren (The Tournament)" created?

This artwork was created ca. 1730.

What medium is "Ludi equestres. Das Thurnieren (The Tournament)"?

Ludi equestres. Das Thurnieren (The Tournament) is Paper, ink, polychromy.

Is "Ludi equestres. Das Thurnieren (The Tournament)" in the public domain?

Yes, Ludi equestres. Das Thurnieren (The Tournament) is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Ludi equestres. Das Thurnieren (The Tournament)

Martin Engelbrecht

ca. 1730

Medium

Paper, ink, polychromy

Dimensions

9 1/2 x 15 3/16 in. (241 x 385 mm)

Classification

Works on Paper-Engravings

Culture

German

Department

Arms and Armor

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Purchase, Kenneth and Vivian Lam Gift, 2014

Accession Number

2014.434

Tags

MenHorses

Art Historical Context

Step into the thrilling world of 18th-century Europeanantry with *Ludi equestres. Das Thurnieren (The Tournament)*, a vibrant engraving by German artist Martin Engel, created around 1730. This hand-colored work on paper captures the spectacle of equestrian tournaments—grand displays of horsemanship, jousting, and chivalric bravado that enthralled audiences across the Holy Roman Empire. Engelbrecht a master printmaker from Augsburg, specialized in such lively scenes, transforming historical events into accessible, colorful prints that brought aristocratic entertainment to the public. Measuring...

Ludi equestres. Das Thurnieren (The Tournament)

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