Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Il fior di battaglia / Fiore dei Liberi
Italy, Venice, early 15th century
MS M.383 fol. 12r

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Swordsmen:
1) Scene, Sports and Games: Combat -- At upper left, master, crowned, holding sword downward with both hands, stands with legs apart.
2) Scene, Sports and Games: Combat -- At upper right, master, crowned, backturned, holding sword with both his hands over his right shoulder, stands with legs apart.
3) Scene, Sports and Games: Combat -- At lower left, master, crowned, raising sword level with head with both hands, stands with legs apart.
4) Scene, Sports and Games: Combat -- At lower right, master, crowned, legs apart, holds sword downward with both hands, right arm next to right thigh.