Tournoi Collection

Foot tournament held at Kassel in 1596 to celebrate the baptism of Princess Elizabeth of Hessen-Kassel
FLO4703039 Foot tournament held at Kassel in 1596 to celebrate the baptism of Princess Elizabeth of Hessen-Kassel. The knights goal was to break three lances

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

Jousting at a ring. Taken from Antoine de Pluvinel's L'Instruction du Roy en l'exercise de riding a horse
FLO4703010 Jousting at a ring. Taken from Antoine de Pluvinel's L'Instruction du Roy en l'exercise de riding a horse, 1668

Kubelturnier or bucket joust, 16th century. Copied from works by Jeremias Schemer and Esaias von Hulsen (1570-1626)
FLO4703100 Kubelturnier or bucket joust, 16th century. Copied from works by Jeremias Schemer and Esaias von Hulsen (1570-1626)

Three ugly country bumpkins in competition over their looks. Copperplate engraving by Thomas Sanders after a satirical
FLO4718340 Three ugly country bumpkins in competition over their looks. Copperplate engraving by Thomas Sanders after a satirical illustration by Timothy Bobbin (John Collier) (1708-1786)

Death of the King of France Henri II (1519-1559) wounded with a spear in the eye by Captain Gabriel de Montgomery
DUV4205455 Death of the King of France Henri II (1519-1559) wounded with a spear in the eye by Captain Gabriel de Montgomery (Gabriel de Lorges)

Le Tournoi The Tournament
This illustration shows a group of colourfully dressed young ladies spectating a jousting tournement, they are currently admiring a competitor performing on his armoured horse. Date: circa 1901

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Tournoi; Tournament; Turnier (engraving)
7197794 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Tournoi; Tournament; Turnier (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tournoi; Tournament; Turnier)

A Tournament of Hand-to-Hand Combat, from Le Jouvencel
XIR174477 A Tournament of Hand-to-Hand Combat, from Le Jouvencel by Jean de Bueil (vellum) by French School, (15th century); Biblioteca Monasterio del Escorial, Madrid, Spain; French, out of copyright

A tournament near the pits of Steen Castle (Middle Ages)
JLJ4593258 A tournament near the pits of Steen Castle (Middle Ages). Flemish painting by Pierre Paul (Pierre-Paul) Rubens (or Peter Paul or Petrus Paulus) (1577-1640), 1635. Oil on wood

Chess Players by Honore Daumier (1808-1879) 19th century
JLJ4682637 Chess Players by Honore Daumier (1808-1879) 19th century by Daumier, Honore (1808-79); Musee du Petit Palais, Paris

Bowmen in the old palace of Seoul, Korea, end of 19th century
LSE808538 Bowmen in the old palace of Seoul, Korea, end of 19th century by Korean School (19th Century); Private Collection; Photo eLeonard de Selva; Korean, out of copyright

Scene of a Tournament in the Fourteenth Century, 1812 (for detail see 89703
PWI89702 Scene of a Tournament in the Fourteenth Century, 1812 (for detail see 89703) (oil on canvas) by Revoil, Pierre Henri (1776-1842); 133x174 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Lyon

Girart goes to the tournament in Montarcis and Girart finds Euriants ring (chromolitho)
964259 Girart goes to the tournament in Montarcis and Girart finds Euriants ring (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Trumpeter and the King of Arms calling for the start of the tournament (chromolitho)
964254 Trumpeter and the King of Arms calling for the start of the tournament (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Henri II avec l armure de tournoi sous laquelle il fut tue, Hallebardier suisse (engraving)
3644670 Henri II avec l armure de tournoi sous laquelle il fut tue, Hallebardier suisse (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ms 149 t. 3 fol. 82 A Tournament Scene, from the Histoire des Nobles Princes de
XIR218228 Ms 149 t.3 fol.82 A Tournament Scene, from the Histoire des Nobles Princes de Hainaut, by Jacques de Guise (vellum) by French School, (15th century); Bibliotheque Municipale

Louis de Malet, seigneur de Graville, amiral de France, 1487, en costume de guerre et de tournoi; d apres une gravure
6022298 Louis de Malet, seigneur de Graville, amiral de France, 1487, en costume de guerre et de tournoi; d apres une gravure du XVIes (engraving) by French School

July calendar page: "water game scene"
JLJ4577077 July calendar page: " water game scene". Illuminated manuscript page taken from " Book of Hours of the Duchess of Burgundy

Judge driven by a page to the tournament (chromolitho)
964255 Judge driven by a page to the tournament (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ivory mirror and box representing a chivalry tournament scene. 1450-1500
JLJ4563418 Ivory mirror and box representing a chivalry tournament scene. 1450-1500. Paris, National Museum of the Middle Ages, Thermes de Cluny by Unknown Artist

Meo Patacca, vainqueur dans un tournoi, fait hommage du prix a Nuccia (engraving)
3644905 Meo Patacca, vainqueur dans un tournoi, fait hommage du prix a Nuccia (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Meo Patacca, vainqueur dans un tournoi)

Noblewomen attending a tournament (chromolitho)
964284 Noblewomen attending a tournament (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Noblewomen attending a tournament (Dames nobles assistant a un tournoi)

Label for Tournament thread (colour litho)
982297 Label for Tournament thread (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Label for Tournament thread, with an image depicting a jousting tournament)

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"Le Tournoi: A Glimpse into the World of Tournaments" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the thrilling world of "Le Tournoi, " also known as "The Tournament. " This captivating event has been depicted throughout history, leaving behind a rich tapestry of illustrations and engravings that bring to life the excitement and grandeur of these ancient competitions. One such illustration is found in "Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Tournoi; Tournament; Turnier, " which showcases a tournament of hand-to-hand combat. The image transports us to an era where knights clad in armor faced off against each other with skill and bravery. Another depiction takes us to Steen Castle during the Middle Ages, where a tournament was held near its pits. The scene evokes images of cheering crowds, jousting knights, and the thunderous clash of weapons echoing through the air. Moving forward in time, we encounter Honore Daumier's painting titled "Chess Players. " Although not directly related to tournaments, it serves as a reminder that strategic thinking played a crucial role even outside the battlefield during this period. Traveling across continents, we find ourselves witnessing bowmen demonstrating their prowess within Seoul's old palace at the end of the 19th century. This glimpse into Korean culture reveals how tournaments were not limited to Europe but had global appeal. Returning to European soil, we delve into scenes from Girart's journey to Montarcis for a tournament. These chromolithographs capture both his anticipation before finding Euriants' ring and moments later when trumpeters announce its commencement - signaling another thrilling chapter about to unfold. Intriguingly detailed is an engraving depicting Henri II wearing his tournament armor beneath which he tragically met his demise. It serves as a poignant reminder that these events carried risks beyond mere spectacle - they were battles fought on horseback or foot with real consequences.