This is a drawing of two armored figures engaged in a combat stance holding polearms. The drawing depicts two figures clad in blue-toned armor with gold accents. The figure on the left wears a feathered plume on their helmet and carries a large, portioned skirt-like piece as part of the armor. It strikes an offensive pose by wielding a polearm in its right hand. The figure on the right adopts a readiness posture, mirroring the left figure's defensive stance in a dynamic illustration of a combat scenario. The use of clean lines and a restricted color palette evokes a period manuscript style.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c.1512-1515
- Medium
- pen and black ink with watercolor on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 7690 × 9936 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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