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Foot Combat with Maces and Tartsche Shields

German 16th Century

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of two armored figures engaged in combat. The figures are in elaborate medieval armor, with one attacking and the other defending. The armor is detailed with textures and the color palette is limited to blues, greys, and hints of gold. The scene is dynamic and focused on the confrontation between the two figures.

Artwork Details

Date
c.1512-1515
Medium
pen and black ink with watercolor on laid paper
Dimensions
7902 × 10203 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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