1628 Rapier Prints of Single-Sword Technique from Scola, Overo Teatro by Nicoletto Giganti

These engravings originate from Nicoletto Giganti’s Scola, overo Teatro, first published in Venice in 1606 and followed by a second expanded edition in 1628. Giganti was one of the leading masters of the Venetian school of fencing, and his manual became a cornerstone of Italian rapier technique during the early 17th century. His clear, methodical instruction paired with some of the finest engraved fencing plates of the period helped shape European swordsmanship and influenced generations of masters throughout the Italian peninsula and beyond. This collection of prints showcases the core single-sword technique, illustrating the fundamental actions of the Italian rapier: gaining the line, disengaging, counterattacking, and striking with precision and control. These plates strip away elaborate decorative backgrounds to focus on pure fencing mechanics, emphasizing measure, footwork, blade engagement, and timing exactly as Giganti taught them. Together they form the technical backbone of hi