Albrecht Dürer
Master
Famous German painter who created one of the most detailed illustrated manuals of fencing and wrestling.
Quick Facts
Date of Birth5/21/1471
Date of Death4/6/1528
Era15th–16th century
Country of Origin
Germany
GermanyRank / TitleRenaissance Artist & Fencer
Active Years1490–1528
Biography
Albrecht Dürer compiled an extensive illustrated combat manual (Codex Op. 6) in 1512, capturing German wrestling (Ringen), swordplay, and dagger fighting.