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The upper small sketch shows the turmoil of battle in a scene the dynamism and harmony of which is an intimation of the final composition of the Battle of Anghiari, the fight for the standard. Here, however, a furious battle on horseback is still shown. The later solution condenses the events to a close combat fight. Beneath this, in several sketches of figures, Leonardo tested fighting movements that can be regarded as studies for foot soldiers.
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