Who painted Foot Combat with Daggers?

Foot Combat with Daggers was painted by German 16th Century in 1514.

Where can I see Foot Combat with Daggers?

Foot Combat with Daggers is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Foot Combat with Daggers?

Foot Combat with Daggers is associated with Renaissance.

Artwork

Foot Combat with Daggers

German 16th Century , 1514

Foot Combat with Daggers is an ink drawing by the Renaissance artist German 16th Century. It dates from 1514 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:upper right by unknown hand in brown ink: 44; center by unknown hand in black in: 9lower left on mount in black ink: 50; lower right on mount in black in: A 79

About this work

Overview

Foot Combat with Daggers is a 16th-century drawing depicting two armored figures engaged in a closely contested fight with daggers.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing illustrates a specific martial arts technique, serving as a visual guide to the use of daggers in close combat. The artist's detailed rendering of the fighters' stances and movements suggests its purpose as a training manual or instructional aid.

Technique & Style

Executed in pen and black ink with watercolor on laid paper, the drawing combines precise linework with watercolor washes to create depth and dimension. The artist's use of ink and watercolor effectively captures the tension and dynamics of the combat scene.

Context

Created in 16th-century Germany, the drawing reflects the era's interest in martial arts and the development of specialized combat techniques.

Foot Combat with Daggers, German 16th Century

Artist & collection

Artist

German 16th Century

A German artist of the late 1500s drew knights clashing in parades and mock battles, filling sheets with detailed ink colored lightly in watercolor: soldiers mid-joust, shields flying, foot soldiers sparring with spears.