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

Foot Combat with Longswords

German 16th Century

1514

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Renaissance Renaissance

Dominant colour

Foot Combat with Longswords 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

This painting shows two armored men fighting with longswords. They are dressed in 16th-century armor. The detail that makes this work interesting is the way the artist drew the armor and the swords, showing a clear understanding of combat. The artist's focus on the fighters' gear and movements suggests a fascination with martial arts. The scene is simple, with no background to distract from the combatants. Check out the work of the artist: German 16th Century.

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