Foot Combat with Pikes c. 1512 - 1515

"Foot Combat with Pikes" is an anonymous 16th-century drawing depicting two armored figures engaged in a duel using pikes. The drawing's detail and the figures' stances suggest it may be from a manual of swordsmanship, a popular genre during the Renaissance. While the artist is unknown, this work provides insight into the training and techniques of pike fighting in the early 16th century, offering a glimpse into the world of medieval warfare.