Talhoffer

Talhoffer was a renowned 15th-century German fencing master and artist, famous for his detailed manuals on medieval combat techniques. His illustrations depict various martial skills, including swordplay, grappling, and combat strategies, providing valuable insights into medieval martial arts. Talhoffer's work is considered one of the most comprehensive visual records of European martial traditions from that era, serving both as a training guide for fighters and a historical document showing the weapons, tactics, and combat culture of the Middle Ages.