Who painted Foot Combat with Pikes?

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

Where can I see Foot Combat with Pikes?

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

What movement is Foot Combat with Pikes?

Foot Combat with Pikes is associated with Renaissance.

Artwork

Foot Combat with Pikes

German 16th Century , 1514

Foot Combat with Pikes 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:upper right by unknown hand in black ink: 55; lower left on mount in black ink: 9; lower right on mount in black ink: A 151

About this work

Overview

Foot Combat with Pikes is a 16th-century drawing created by a German artist around 1515. It measures 33.8 × 26.3 cm and is executed in pen and black ink with watercolor over black chalk on laid paper.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a battle scene between soldiers armed with pikes and wearing detailed armor, capturing the intensity of the clash. The armor style suggests a pre-firearms era, making the work a representation of medieval warfare.

Technique & Style

The artist employed fine lines and soft colors to convey motion and detail, showcasing a high level of craftsmanship. The style is reminiscent of detailed battle drawings by artists such as Albrecht Dürer, characterized by precise rendering and attention to armor and weaponry.

Foot Combat with Pikes, German 16th Century

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.