Foot Combat with Spears and Buckler Shields c. 1512 - 1515

This anonymous drawing from c. 1512-1515 depicts two armored figures engaged in a violent foot combat. The figure on the left is holding a spear with one hand and using a buckler shield to deflect an attack from the figure on the right. This drawing is an excellent example of the detailed artwork associated with the study of military tactics and swordsmanship in early Renaissance Europe. It offers insights into the weapons and fighting techniques of the period. The precise identity of the artist remains unknown, but their attention to detail in depicting the figures' postures, armor, and weapons is striking.