Philippo di Vadi

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Philippo di Vadi Pisano
Born Unknown
Died after 1482
Occupation Fencing master
Nationality Pisa, Italy
Patron Guidobaldo da Montefeltro
Influences Fiore de'i Liberi

Philippo di Vadi Pisano was a 15th Century Italian fencing master. His name signifies that he was born in Pisa, a city in northern Italy. He is credited with writing at least one treatise on fencing, titled De Arte Gladiatoria Dimicandi. Little else is known about the life of Vadi. His treatise was completed between 1482 and 1487,[1] which gives us some indication of the period in which he was active. However, while the treatise is dedicated to Guidobaldo da Montefeltro, Duke of Urbino,[2] there is no record of a Master Vadi being attached to the ducal court and so his exact relationship to the Duke is unknown.

Vadi was probably an initiate of the tradition of Fiore de'i Liberi, as both his teachings and his presentation closely resemble those of the earlier master. It is unclear whether this was due to actual instruction by a master of that tradition, or simply having studied a copy of The Flower of Battle (such as the MS Latin 11269, which Vadi's work closely resembles).

Contents

Treatise

Additional Resources

References

  1. Rubboli, Marco and Cesari, Luca. The Knightly Art of Combat of Filippo Vadi. Document circulated online.
  2. Vadi, Philippo di. De Arte Gladiatoria Dimicandi [manuscript]. Codex 1324. Rome, Italy: Biblioteca Nazionale Centrale di Roma, 1480s.


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