Joust of Peace

An à plaisance joust between two knights , usually done at tournament or between knights who want to test their prowess against one another. Jousts, where individual knights demonstrated their prowess, grew in popularity from the 13th century onward; prior to that knights fought in tournaments primarily in groups. Frequently galleries of ladies were present to watch jousts of peace, sometimes offering elaborate favors to the knights who championed their honor. During the late 15th and 16th centuries, specialized armour that became very heavy was fashionable to use in the joust, great hulking pieces featuring many reinforcing plates and bolts, giving the harnesses a very alien appearance.