Apprentices Fighting

Martin Schongauer

National Gallery of Art

The image shows two young boys in an action-oriented scene. One boy stands with his left foot against the wall, wearing a long-sleeved tunic, leggings, and long, curly hair. The other boy appears to swing a stick while holding onto the first boy's shoulder or neck. Both boys wear elaborately patterned clothes. Next to them is a stool with objects and a bellows, with a pile of fabric in the corner. The background features plain, textured walls.