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Foot Combat with Glaives

German 16th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image shows two figures in full body view, facing slightly towards each other in standing positions. Both figures wear suits of armor with helmets covering their faces completely. The first figure on the left has plume-like decorations on the top of their helmet, resembling feathers or a floral plume, while the second figure does not have this feature. Their armor is ornate, with segmented designs at the lower body and intricate patterns. Each figure holds a long staff weapon with a bladed end, similar to a halberd or polearm, in one hand, while the other arm is bent at the elbow. The background is a blank page with decorative border lines, and there are small brown spots present on the page.

Artwork Details

Date
c.1512-1515
Medium
pen and black ink with watercolor on laid paper
Dimensions
7831 × 9935 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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