Foot Combat with Longswords c. 1512 - 1515

"Foot Combat with Longswords" is an anonymous 16th-century watercolor illustration depicting two knights engaged in a longsword duel. The drawing, created sometime between 1512 and 1515, provides a glimpse into the techniques and attire of swordsmanship in the early Renaissance era. The detailed depiction of the knights' armor, swords, and stances offers a valuable visual record of this historical martial art.