Artwork
Five Tilters on Foot
Five Tilters on Foot is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Hans Burgkmair the Elder. It dates from 1517 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Five Tilters on Foot is a 1517 woodcut print by Hans Burgkmair I on laid paper.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts five armored men in a line, carrying long spears and wearing feathered helmets, set against a rugged landscape with a distant strip of water. The men's armor and spears suggest they are prepared for battle.
Technique & Style
The image is characterized by simple lines that convey the details of the armor, such as plates and straps, without shading, a common stylistic limitation and opportunity in woodcut technique.
Artist & collection
Artist
Hans Burgkmair the Elder (1473–1531) was a German artist, born in Augsburg.
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