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

Foot Combat with Halberds

German 16th Century

1514

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Foot Combat with Halberds 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

You see two armored knights fighting with halberds in this painting. They're wearing elaborate armor and plumed helmets. The painting is small, about 33.9 × 26 cm. It's made with pen, black ink, and watercolor on paper. The details of the armor and helmets are very detailed. The knights are shown in a fierce battle pose. This painting shows a lot of skill in drawing and design. To learn more about similar artworks, check out the museum: 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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