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| Wierschin's catalog= [[WC::02|2]] | | Wierschin's catalog= [[WC::02|2]] | ||
| Hils' catalog = [[HK::28]] | | Hils' catalog = [[HK::28]] | ||
− | | Beck catalog = [ | + | | Beck catalog = [http://kdih.badw.de/datenbank/handschrift/38/2/2 38.2.2] {{#set:BC=38.2.2}} |
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− | | Size = 59 [[folia]] ( | + | | Size = 59 [[folia]] (178 mm × 196 mm) |
| Format = Double-sided; one illustration per side, <br/>with text below | | Format = Double-sided; one illustration per side, <br/>with text below | ||
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| Previously kept = [[Staatsbibliothek zu Berlin]] | | Previously kept = [[Staatsbibliothek zu Berlin]] | ||
| Discovered = | | Discovered = | ||
− | | Website = [ | + | | Website = [https://katalogi.uj.edu.pl/permalink/48OMNIS_UJA/1jhsq6s/alma991015677329705067 Library catalog entry] |
| Images = {{plainlist | | Images = {{plainlist | ||
| [http://jbc.bj.uj.edu.pl/dlibra/publication/284599/content Digital scans] | | [http://jbc.bj.uj.edu.pl/dlibra/publication/284599/content Digital scans] | ||
− | | [[:Category:MS Germ.Quart.16|Digital scans]] | + | | [[:Category:MS Germ.Quart.16|Digital scans]] |
| [http://www.thearma.org/Manuals/Gladiatoria/Gladiatoria.htm Microfilm scans] | | [http://www.thearma.org/Manuals/Gladiatoria/Gladiatoria.htm Microfilm scans] | ||
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− | '''''Gladiatoria''''' (MS | + | '''''Gladiatoria''''' (MS germ. quart. 16) is a [[nationality::German]] [[fencing manual]] probably created in the 1440s.<ref>The date is based on the style of armor used in the illustrations.</ref> The original currently rests in the holdings of the [[Biblioteka Jagiellońska]] in Kraków, Poland. This manuscript is part of the [[Gladiatoria group]], a series of several German manuscripts from the 15th century that share the same art style and cover the same material, and is the manuscript for which the complex is named. |
− | The core of the Gladiatoria group is a series | + | The core of the Gladiatoria group is a series of [[armored fencing]] pieces following the traditional progression of a [[judicial duel]]: beginning with [[spear]]s and small [[shield]]s called ''ecranches'', moving to [[sword]]s, then employing [[dagger]]s on foot and [[wrestling|on the ground]]. (Traditional dueling would often begin on horseback before going to foot combat, and the ''ecranche'' is designed for mounted fighting, but Gladiatoria seems to skip that stage entirely.) The Gladiatoria manuals are interesting texts in that they seem to be contemporary with the tradition of [[Johannes Liechtenauer]], but not directly influenced by it.{{cn}} |
== Provenance == | == Provenance == | ||
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− | + | | <p>[10] Note the fifth element with the shield that comes from the plunging strike: hew and hang with your point to his face, and if he wards this with his shield, then go with your shield from below and strike him with strength to his whole body. Now note the counter against this: wind your shield from below from your right side and stride forth from him with your right foot. And grip inside with your shield to his left leg at his kneecap and stride inside him with your right leg and wrench strongly toward yourself such that you have broken his element.</p> | |
:The elements here belong to the shield and club as they are described and illustrated here. | :The elements here belong to the shield and club as they are described and illustrated here. | ||
− | + | | {{paget|Page:MS Germ.Quart.16|54r|jpg}} | |
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! <p>Transcription{{edit index|Gladiatoria (MS Germ.Quart.16)}}<br/>by [[Kristian Babic]], [[Robert Brunner]], [[Marion Freundl]], [[Alexandra Gießl]], [[Barbara Kappelmayr]], [[Julia Lorbeer]], [[Carsten Lorbeer]], [[Andreas Meier]], [[Marita Wiedner]]</p> | ! <p>Transcription{{edit index|Gladiatoria (MS Germ.Quart.16)}}<br/>by [[Kristian Babic]], [[Robert Brunner]], [[Marion Freundl]], [[Alexandra Gießl]], [[Barbara Kappelmayr]], [[Julia Lorbeer]], [[Carsten Lorbeer]], [[Andreas Meier]], [[Marita Wiedner]]</p> | ||
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! <p>Transcription{{edit index|Gladiatoria (MS Germ.Quart.16)}}<br/>by [[Kristian Babic]], [[Robert Brunner]], [[Marion Freundl]], [[Alexandra Gießl]], [[Barbara Kappelmayr]], [[Julia Lorbeer]], [[Carsten Lorbeer]], [[Andreas Meier]], [[Marita Wiedner]]</p> | ! <p>Transcription{{edit index|Gladiatoria (MS Germ.Quart.16)}}<br/>by [[Kristian Babic]], [[Robert Brunner]], [[Marion Freundl]], [[Alexandra Gießl]], [[Barbara Kappelmayr]], [[Julia Lorbeer]], [[Carsten Lorbeer]], [[Andreas Meier]], [[Marita Wiedner]]</p> | ||
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− | + | | [[File:MS Germ.Quart.16 55r.jpg|400px|center]] | |
− | + | | <p>This is a stance with the Messer and also with the Hungarian shield from which all pieces can derive in play and in earnest.</p> | |
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! <p>Transcription{{edit index|Gladiatoria (MS Germ.Quart.16)}}<br/>by [[Kristian Babic]], [[Robert Brunner]], [[Marion Freundl]], [[Alexandra Gießl]], [[Barbara Kappelmayr]], [[Julia Lorbeer]], [[Carsten Lorbeer]], [[Andreas Meier]], [[Marita Wiedner]]</p> | ! <p>Transcription{{edit index|Gladiatoria (MS Germ.Quart.16)}}<br/>by [[Kristian Babic]], [[Robert Brunner]], [[Marion Freundl]], [[Alexandra Gießl]], [[Barbara Kappelmayr]], [[Julia Lorbeer]], [[Carsten Lorbeer]], [[Andreas Meier]], [[Marita Wiedner]]</p> | ||
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− | + | | [[File:MS Germ.Quart.16 55v.jpg|400px|center]] | |
− | + | | <p>Mark yet a stance with the staff; from there one may take all hews and all techniques and counters that pertain to the staff.</p> | |
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! <p>Transcription{{edit index|Gladiatoria (MS Germ.Quart.16)}}<br/>by [[Kristian Babic]], [[Robert Brunner]], [[Marion Freundl]], [[Alexandra Gießl]], [[Barbara Kappelmayr]], [[Julia Lorbeer]], [[Carsten Lorbeer]], [[Andreas Meier]], [[Marita Wiedner]]</p> | ! <p>Transcription{{edit index|Gladiatoria (MS Germ.Quart.16)}}<br/>by [[Kristian Babic]], [[Robert Brunner]], [[Marion Freundl]], [[Alexandra Gießl]], [[Barbara Kappelmayr]], [[Julia Lorbeer]], [[Carsten Lorbeer]], [[Andreas Meier]], [[Marita Wiedner]]</p> | ||
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− | + | | [[File:MS Germ.Quart.16 59v.jpg|400px|center]] | |
− | + | | <p>[Top left] Last sheet</p> | |
[Top right] estimated 6/1817 Berlin | [Top right] estimated 6/1817 Berlin | ||
[Circular stamp] Ex Biblioth. Regia Berolinensi | [Circular stamp] Ex Biblioth. Regia Berolinensi | ||
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== Gallery == | == Gallery == | ||
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Images hosted on Wiktenauer with permission from the [[Biblioteka Jagiellońska]]. | Images hosted on Wiktenauer with permission from the [[Biblioteka Jagiellońska]]. | ||
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== Additional Resources == | == Additional Resources == | ||
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| work = Images | | work = Images | ||
| authors = [[Biblioteka Jagiellońska]] | | authors = [[Biblioteka Jagiellońska]] | ||
− | | source link = | + | | source link = https://jbc.bj.uj.edu.pl/dlibra/publication/284599/content |
| source title= Biblioteka Jagiellońska | | source title= Biblioteka Jagiellońska | ||
− | | license = | + | | license = public domain |
}} | }} | ||
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| work = Translation (49v-54r) | | work = Translation (49v-54r) | ||
− | | authors = [[Kristopher Micozzi]] | + | | authors = [[translator::Kristopher Micozzi]] |
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| source title= Private communication | | source title= Private communication | ||
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| work = Translation (55r) | | work = Translation (55r) | ||
− | | authors = [[Michael Chidester]] | + | | authors = [[translator::Michael Chidester]] |
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| source title= Wiktenauer | | source title= Wiktenauer | ||
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| work = Translation (55v) | | work = Translation (55v) | ||
− | | authors = [[Betsy Winslow]] | + | | authors = [[translator::Betsy Winslow]] |
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− | | authors = [[Kristian Babic]], [[Robert Brunner]], [[Marion Freundl]], [[Alexandra Gießl]], [[Barbara Kappelmayr]], [[Julia Lorbeer]], [[Carsten Lorbeer]], [[Andreas Meier]], [[Marita Wiedner]] | + | | authors = [[transcriber::Kristian Babic]], [[transcriber::Robert Brunner]], [[transcriber::Marion Freundl]], [[transcriber::Alexandra Gießl]], [[transcriber::Barbara Kappelmayr]], [[transcriber::Julia Lorbeer]], [[transcriber::Carsten Lorbeer]], [[transcriber::Andreas Meier]], [[transcriber::Marita Wiedner]] |
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| source title= [[Index:Gladiatoria (MS Germ.Quart.16)]] | | source title= [[Index:Gladiatoria (MS Germ.Quart.16)]] |
Latest revision as of 20:18, 15 June 2025
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MS germ. quart. 16, Biblioteka Jagiellońska Kraków, Poland | |||||
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Type | |||||
Date | ca. 1440s | ||||
Language(s) | Early New High German | ||||
Author(s) | Unknown | ||||
Size | 59 folia (178 mm × 196 mm) | ||||
Format | Double-sided; one illustration per side, with text below | ||||
Exemplar(s) | MS KK5013 (1430s) | ||||
Previously kept | Staatsbibliothek zu Berlin | ||||
External data | Library catalog entry | ||||
Treatise scans | |||||
Other translations | Traduction française |
Gladiatoria (MS germ. quart. 16) is a German fencing manual probably created in the 1440s.[1] The original currently rests in the holdings of the Biblioteka Jagiellońska in Kraków, Poland. This manuscript is part of the Gladiatoria group, a series of several German manuscripts from the 15th century that share the same art style and cover the same material, and is the manuscript for which the complex is named.
The core of the Gladiatoria group is a series of armored fencing pieces following the traditional progression of a judicial duel: beginning with spears and small shields called ecranches, moving to swords, then employing daggers on foot and on the ground. (Traditional dueling would often begin on horseback before going to foot combat, and the ecranche is designed for mounted fighting, but Gladiatoria seems to skip that stage entirely.) The Gladiatoria manuals are interesting texts in that they seem to be contemporary with the tradition of Johannes Liechtenauer, but not directly influenced by it.[citation needed]
Contents
Provenance
Contents
1r - 7r | Spear in armor from Gladiatoria |
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7v - 33r | Sword in armor from Gladiatoria |
33v - 49r | Dagger in armor from Gladiatoria |
49v - 54r | Anonymous longshield plays
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54v | Anonymous sword and buckler play
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55r | Anonymous Messer and Hungarian shield play
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55v | Anonymous staff play
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56r - 59r | Wrestling from Gladiatoria |
59v | Rear matter
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Gallery
Images hosted on Wiktenauer with permission from the Biblioteka Jagiellońska.
Additional Resources
The following is a list of publications containing scans, transcriptions, and translations relevant to this article, as well as published peer-reviewed research.
- Cavazzuti, Carlo (2015). Gladiatoria. Asola: Gilgamesh Edizioni. ISBN 978-88-6867-080-1.
- Hils, Hans-Peter (1987). "Gladiatoria: Über drei Fechthandschriften aus der ersten Hälfte des 15. Jahrhunderts." Codices manuscripti & impressi 13: 1-54.
- Knight, Hugh T., Jr. (2008). The Gladiatoria Fechtbuch: A Fifteenth-Century German Fight Book. Self-published.
- Tobler, Christian Henry (2022). Lance, Spear, Sword, & Messer: A German Medieval Martial Arts Miscellany. Wheaton: Freelance Academy Press. ISBN 978-1-937439-64-4.
- Walczak, Bartłomiej (2008). "Judicial Armoured Dagger Combat of Gladiatoria and KK 5013." Masters of Medieval and Renaissance Martial Arts: 173-196. Ed. by John Clements. Boulder: Paladin Press. ISBN 978-1-58160-668-3.
References
Copyright and License Summary
For further information, including transcription and translation notes, see the discussion page.
Work | Author(s) | Source | License |
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Images | Biblioteka Jagiellońska | Biblioteka Jagiellońska | |
Translation (49v-54r) | Kristopher Micozzi | Private communication | |
Translation (55r) | Michael Chidester | Wiktenauer | |
Translation (55v) | Betsy Winslow | Wiktenauer | |
Transcription | Kristian Babic, Robert Brunner, Marion Freundl, Alexandra Gießl, Barbara Kappelmayr, Julia Lorbeer, Carsten Lorbeer, Andreas Meier, Marita Wiedner | Index:Gladiatoria (MS Germ.Quart.16) |