Who painted Foot Combat with Halberds?

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

Where can I see Foot Combat with Halberds?

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

What movement is Foot Combat with Halberds?

Foot Combat with Halberds is associated with Renaissance.

Artwork

Foot Combat with Halberds

German 16th Century , 1514

Foot Combat with Halberds 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:center by unknown hand in graphite: 10; lower left on mount in black ink: 22; lower right on mount in black ink: A 182

About this work

Overview

This 16th-century German drawing, titled Foot Combat with Halberds, measures 33.9 × 26 cm and is executed in pen and black ink with watercolor on laid paper. It depicts a dynamic scene of two armored figures engaged in combat.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing shows two knights in elaborate armor and plumed helmets fighting with halberds, capturing a moment of intense movement. The level of detail in their armor and the halberds suggests a focus on the intricacies of medieval combat.

Technique & Style

The artist employed pen and black ink with watercolor to achieve a high level of precision and detail, particularly in the rendering of the armor and halberds. The use of these mediums allowed for a nuanced representation of the scene.

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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.