Who painted Foot Combat with Flails?

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

Where can I see Foot Combat with Flails?

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

What movement is Foot Combat with Flails?

Foot Combat with Flails is associated with Renaissance.

Artwork

Foot Combat with Flails

German 16th Century , 1514

Foot Combat with Flails 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.

About this work

This painting shows two men fighting with flails.
They are dressed in old-fashioned clothing and look like they're in a fierce battle. The details in their clothes and faces are interesting, like the folds in their shirts and the expressions on their faces.
You can learn more about this style by looking at the work of the artist: German 16th Century.

Overview

Foot Combat with Flails is a 16th-century drawing created with pen and black ink and watercolor on laid paper. It is housed in the National Gallery of Art as part of the Rosenwald Collection.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts two men engaged in a fierce battle, armed with flails and dressed in period attire. The level of detail in their clothing and facial expressions suggests a focus on capturing the intensity of the combat.

Technique & Style

The artist's use of pen and ink with watercolor allows for intricate details, such as the folds in the figures' clothing and the nuances of their expressions. The style is characteristic of 16th-century German art.

History & Provenance

The drawing's dimensions are recorded as varying slightly, between 33.1 × 26.2 cm and 34 × 26.2 cm.