Creative Coloring Page: Knight Joust on Horseback (PDF)

Written by Lisa H. on 08.11.2025 at 14:35.

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Title: Creative Coloring Page: Knight Joust on Horseback (PDF)
Type: Coloring Pages
Category: Education and Learning
Print: Download as PDF for printing

This medieval scene shows a knight tournament with lance — perfect for kids who love colorful duels, helmets, and heraldic shields.

Knight Tournament with Lance Coloring Page: Subject & Template

This coloring page with two jousting knights depicts a classic moment of a medieval tourney. Both opponents wear armor, ride richly caparisoned horses, and aim their lances at each other. This coloring template is great for children interested in history or energetic, symbolic knight scenes.

Armor: silver, steel gray, or accented with heraldic colors
Horses: natural tones — brown, black, gray, or spotted
Coats of arms & shields: bold colors like red, blue, yellow, or green
Lances: wood tones, partly decorated
Background: e.g., stands, meadow, or castle wall (free choice)

Knight Tournament with Lance: Background & Facts

Knightly tournaments were a fixture of courtly culture in the Middle Ages. The scene captures the climax of a joust — the direct impact of the lance. Such bouts followed set rules and were public spectacles. Details like crests, heraldic shields, and armor pieces invite kids to explore history creatively while coloring.