Fencing Reiter 1489

"Fencing Reiter" is a 1489 pen and ink drawing by German artist Albrecht Dürer. The artwork depicts a scene of two mounted knights engaged in a fencing duel, a popular form of combat training in the late 15th century. The artist's masterful use of line and detail conveys the energy and dynamism of the duel, highlighting the skill and athleticism of the riders. The drawing, now housed in the British Museum, is a testament to Dürer's early mastery of draftsmanship and his interest in depicting the human form in motion.