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Foot Combat with Daggers, by German 16th Century, ink, 1514

Foot Combat with Daggers

German 16th Century

1514

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Foot Combat with Daggers is a 1514 ink by German 16th Century, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
German 16th Century
When & what style?
1514 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

Two armored men face off in a room. Their daggers flash close. One lunges while the other blocks with his shield. Watercolor washes add depth to the ink lines. This isn’t just a fight scene. It’s a training manual for 16th-century dagger combat. The artist drew each move clearly. Check out the details at the National Gallery of Art, Washington.

About the artist

Portrait of German 16th Century
Artist

German 16th Century

A German artist from the late 1500s drew lively scenes of knights clashing in parades and mock battles.

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