This is a drawing of two individuals engaged in a fencing match. The image depicts two figures facing each other, holding swords and dressed in period clothing. The figures are in a dynamic pose, with one raising a sword overhead and gripping their opponent's hand, while the other is in a defensive posture. The scene is set on a simple, lightly sketched ground. The drawing uses fine lines and cross-hatching techniques to show depth and texture, common in early European sketches of combat or sports.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c. 1622
- Medium
- etching on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 3672 × 2511 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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