Foot Combat with Longswords and Shields
1514
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1514
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Foot Combat with Longswords and Shields is a 1514 ink by German 16th Century, a Renaissance work, depicting armor, held at National Gallery of Art.
This drawing shows two armored fighters locked in a duel. Their swords and shields are detailed with care. One man’s helmet has a tall, pointed top. This was made in Germany around 1515. It mixes pen, ink, and watercolor on paper. The colors look faded but still lively. Look up the National Gallery of Art, Washington to see this up close.