Battle with Swords
1710
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1710
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This woodcut shows two men fighting with swords. One man is on the ground, kicking. The other stands over him, swinging a sword. Around them, other people hold sticks and look on. The background is plain, but there’s a banner with words like "Perkius" and "Rare Ben." The fighters wear old-fashioned clothes. The artist used simple lines to show action. This style was common in prints back then. Want to see more? Look up woodcut.
