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Drill with Tilted Pikes

Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of three figures in poses demonstrating sword fighting techniques. The drawing presents three individuals equipped with long pole weapons. Each figure is depicted in a different stance. The figures are in Elizabethan or Renaissance-style attire, with distinct puffed sleeves, knee-length tunics, and plumed hats. The lines are clean and precise, emphasizing posture and form. Below the figures, there is text in a script. The overall tone of this illustration is educational, possibly intended for martial training purposes.

Artwork Details

Date
1634/1635
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
3438 × 2499 px
Public Domain
Yes
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