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Foot Combat with Maces and Tartsche Shields, by German 16th Century, ink, 1514

Foot Combat with Maces and Tartsche Shields

German 16th Century

1514

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Foot Combat with Maces and Tartsche Shields 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 soldiers fighting with maces and shields. They are dressed in detailed armor with blues, greys, and gold. The scene is dynamic, showing a lot of action and movement. The soldiers' armor is very detailed, with intricate designs. This suggests the artist paid close attention to the armor and weapons of the time. Check out the technique used in this artwork, like watercolor, at the 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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