Who painted Foot Combat with Longswords?

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

Where can I see Foot Combat with Longswords?

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

What movement is Foot Combat with Longswords?

Foot Combat with Longswords is associated with Renaissance.

Artwork

Foot Combat with Longswords

German 16th Century , 1514

Foot Combat with Longswords 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. This drawing depicts a duel between two armored figures wielding longswords, executed in pen and black ink with watercolor on laid paper.

Inscription: Inscribed:center by unknown hand in graphite: 3; lower left on mount in black ink: 40; lower right on mount in black ink: A 174

About this work

You see two armored men fighting with longswords in this painting. The scene is intense, with the fighters shown in motion. It's interesting that the artist paid close attention to the details of the armor and swords, showing a good understanding of 16th-century warfare.

You can learn more about this style by looking at the work of the artist: German 16th Century.

Overview

This drawing depicts a duel between two armored figures wielding longswords, executed in pen and black ink with watercolor on laid paper.

Subject & Meaning

The scene shows two combatants in motion, their armor and swords rendered in precise detail, reflecting the artist's understanding of 16th-century German warfare.

Technique & Style

The work showcases the artist's skill in capturing dynamic movement and intricate detail, characteristic of German art from the early 16th century.

History & Provenance

Attributed to a German artist, the drawing dates to around 1515 and is now housed at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC.

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.