Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

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

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Swordsmen:
1) Scene, Sports and Games: Combat -- At upper left, master, crowned, facing right, standing with legs apart, holding sword with extended hands.
2) Scene, Sports and Games: Combat -- At upper right, master, crowned, facing left, standing with legs apart, raising sword with both hands.
3) Scene, Sports and Games: Combat -- At lower left, master, crowned, holding with both hands sword behind shoulders, looks right, standing with legs apart.
4) Scene, Sports and Games: Combat -- At lower right, master, crowned, facing left, standing with legs apart, holds with both hands sword downward in front of his body.