An old engraving depicting two knights jousting in Medieval times. Jousting is a contest between two horsemen wearing armour and wielding lances with blunted tips. It was often part of a tournament. The primary aim was to strike the opponent while riding towards him at high speed, landing the lance on the opponent's shield or jousting armour and unhorsing him.

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An old engraving depicting two knights jousting in Medieval times. Jousting is a contest between two horsemen wearing armour and wielding lances with blunted tips. It was often part of a tournament. The primary aim was to strike the opponent while riding towards him at high speed, landing the lance on the opponent's shield or jousting armour and unhorsing him.

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Size: 3154px × 2220px
Location: UK
Photo credit: © M&N / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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