The Joust Canvas Print

Jousting was a sport played in the middle ages, between two Knights, usually as part of a tournament. The knights, wielding a blunted lance, would charge at each other at high speeds, the goal being to break their lance on their opponent's shield or armour, or to knock him off his horse. A knight would experience approximately three times his body weight in G-forces when a lance hit his armour.

The game was often associated with that of romance, with a knight trying to with the heart of a fair maiden in medieval times.

The sport was popular up until the 16th century, but after the death of King Henry II in 1559, it was discontinued in France.

In the 17th century it was replaced by other equestrian sports.

Welcome to Endless Skys. I was born and raised in England but I emigrated to Canada over 30 years ago and currently reside in the London, Ontario region. In April 2013, I finally quit the corporate world to focus on my creative side and to learn more about myself through words and pictures. I honestly had no idea if I had a creative bone in my body, but I knew it was time for change. Since then I have simply let my life unfold, going with the flow of wherever my new journey is taking me...one day at a time. I am completely self-taught in all aspects of the art world, from learning to navigate my way around a camera, to the on-going pursuit of developing my skills with all kinds of digital software. I am a professional Digital Artist...