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Foot Combat with Longswords

German 16th Century

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of two armored figures engaged in a fencing stance. The image depicts two figures clad in elaborate suits of armor holding swords. The figure on the right wears a plume on their helmet and a skirt made of overlapping plates, while the left figure wears a diamond-patterned tunic. The drawing uses a light color palette with shades of blue and beige, and is detailed with fine lines and shading to show the textures of the armor. A border frames the drawing, and the number "33" is noted in the top right corner.

Artwork Details

Date
c.1512-1515
Medium
pen and black ink with watercolor on laid paper
Dimensions
7707 × 9788 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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