Legionary Collection

Roman legionary. Sculpture. ITALY. Rome. Museum of Roman Civilization

Ancient Rome: Captured enemies are harnessed, 1866 (coloured engraving)
XEE702516 Ancient Rome: Captured enemies are harnessed, 1866 (coloured engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info)

Roman soldiers making a tortoise with their shields, 1605. This tactic of the Roman infantry was intended to protect the soldiers from projectiles

Romans and Lusitanians (colour litho)
8672938 Romans and Lusitanians (colour litho) by Gameiro, Alfredo Roque (1864-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Peoples of ancient and medieval Portugal: Romans and Lusitanians)

Soldiers of the Praetorian Guard, relief, Roman, 2nd century (marble)
XTD69792 Soldiers of the Praetorian Guard, relief, Roman, 2nd century (marble) by Roman School ; Louvre, Paris, France.

The Denial of Saint Peter, 1926. Artist: Ferdinand Graf von Harrach
The Denial of Saint Peter, 1926. From An Outline of Christianity, The Story of Our Civilisation, volume 1: The Birth of Christianity, edited by RG Parsons and AS Peake

The Temple of Artemis, Ephesus, Turkey, 1933-1934. From Wonders of the Past, volume II, 1933-1934

Italy, Umbria, Terni District, Otricoli. Historical reenactment of the ancient Roman Colony in Ocriculum

Roman centurion. Engraving. Later colouration
Roman centurion. Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration. Date: 2019

Christ Carrying the Cross, 1518-25 (oil on canvas)
BAL165771 Christ Carrying the Cross, 1518-25 (oil on canvas) by Sittow, Michiel (1469-1525); 37.5x28.3 cm; Pushkin Museum, Moscow, Russia; Netherlandish, out of copyright

Roman legionary and skirmisher, ancient Rome. 1796 (engraving)
7236842 Roman legionary and skirmisher, ancient Rome. 1796 (engraving) by Labrousse, L.F. (fl.1796); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roman legionary and veles, ancient Rome)

Roman archer and spearman, ancient Rome. 1796 (engraving)
7236853 Roman archer and spearman, ancient Rome. 1796 (engraving) by Labrousse, L.F. (fl.1796); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roman archer sagittarius and spearman hastatus, ancient Rome)

Roman soldiers march in procession with spoils of war or spolia on the Arch for Titus
6339992 Roman soldiers march in procession with spoils of war or spolia on the Arch for Titus, the arch of triumph celebrating Emperor Tituss victory over Jerusalem by Corsi (19th century)

Pertinax proclame empereur par les legions romaines (engraving)
7179664 Pertinax proclame empereur par les legions romaines (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pertinax proclame empereur par les legions romaines)

Roman Legionary wearing the Lorica (engraving)
7193902 Roman Legionary wearing the Lorica (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roman Legionary wearing the Lorica)

C as Conviction
6523607 C as Conviction by Hermann-Paul, Rene George (1874-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: in " Alphabet for big children. H. Simonis Empis, publisher, 1898)

Emperor Titus in a quadriga after his victory over Jerusalem
Emperor Titus in a quadriga or four-horse chariot crowned by the personification of Victory on the Arch for TItus. The goddess Roma leads the horses, while Roman citizens and senators watch

Roman senator and consul in toga
Roman senator in toga with scroll and small round box at his feet, and consul in colorful painted toga or toga picta seated on a chair. Senatore e Console

Legionaries, from L Antica Roma, 1825 (colour litho)
STC131690 Legionaries, from L Antica Roma, 1825 (colour litho) by Italian School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Italian, out of copyright

Bridge of Augustus on Via Flaminia, near Rimini, Italy, from
STC132745 Bridge of Augustus on Via Flaminia, near Rimini, Italy, from Entwurf einer historischen Architektur, engraved by Johann Adam Delsenbach (1687-1765) 1721 (engraving) by Fischer von Erlach

Legionaries picking barley, a cast taken from Trajans Column, AD 110-113 (plaster) (b / w photo)
ALI215411 Legionaries picking barley, a cast taken from Trajans Column, AD 110-113 (plaster) (b/w photo) by Roman, (2nd century AD); Museo della Civilta Romana, Rome

A legionary sentry, illustration from The Roman Soldier, 1928 (colour litho)
3037214 A legionary sentry, illustration from The Roman Soldier, 1928 (colour litho) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Roman Soldier
A Roman legionary in his armour holding a shield. Date: Circa 55BC

Ancient Rome: Military, Storming of a city, 1866 (coloured engraving)
XEE702522 Ancient Rome: Military, Storming of a city, 1866 (coloured engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ancient Rome: The pillaging of a captured city, 1866 (coloured engraving)
XEE702510 Ancient Rome: The pillaging of a captured city, 1866 (coloured engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info)

Detail of a Warrior Christ (mosaic)
XIR316626 Detail of a Warrior Christ (mosaic) by Roman, (6th century AD); Cappella Arcivescovile, Ravenna, Italy; out of copyright

The End (litho)
6014383 The End (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The End. Illustration from The Boys Own Annual (The Boys Own Paper Office, London)

Uniform and weapons of Roman legionaries, from Le Costume Ancien et Moderne
STC105045 Uniform and weapons of Roman legionaries, from Le Costume Ancien et Moderne by Jules Ferrario, published c.1820s-30s (colour litho) by Bonatti, D.K

Romans in Britain, Royal Navy and Military Tournament, Olympia (b / w photo)
3096297 Romans in Britain, Royal Navy and Military Tournament, Olympia (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Romans in Britain)

The Crucifixion (fresco) (b / w photo)
ALI139430 The Crucifixion (fresco) (b/w photo) by Italian School, (8th century); Santa Maria Antiqua, Rome, Italy; Alinari

A legionary guarding captives in a field, illustration from The Roman Soldier
3037211 A legionary guarding captives in a field, illustration from The Roman Soldier, 1928 (litho) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930); Private Collection; (add.info)

Roman Soldiers Treating the Wounded, a cast taken from Trajans Column, AD 113 (marble) (b / w photo)
ALI157077 Roman Soldiers Treating the Wounded, a cast taken from Trajans Column, AD 113 (marble) (b/w photo) by Roman, (2nd century AD); Museo della Civilta Romana, Rome, Italy; Alinari

Roman General Addressing His Troops, c. 1510 / 1530. Creator: Unknown
Roman General Addressing His Troops, c. 1510/1530

Saint Maurice and the Theban Legion, third quarter 15th century. Creator: Unknown
Saint Maurice and the Theban Legion, third quarter 15th century

Julius Caesar addressing the malcontent legions in the Campus Martius
Vintage engraving of a scene from ancient rome, Julius Caesar addressing the malcontent legions in the Campus Martius

Roman soldiers fighting against Dacians, battle scene in shallow depth with horses and horn-players (after a bas-relief on the Arch of Constantine, Rome), 1553

Re-enactors dressed as Roman soldiers

Roman Soldier, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Roman Soldier, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

Picturesque Guardian of the Iraq Frontier, 1941. An Arab Legionary on sentry duty at an R.A.F. aerodrome in Transjordan. From The War Illustrated: Volume 4 edited by Sir John Hammerton

The Pope and the Saxon Children, c1850
The Pope And The Saxon Children, c180. In AD 598, Pope Gregory I sent bishop Augustine to persuade all the Saxons in England to become Christians (pictured)

A Silent Greeting, 20th century. Artist: Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema
A Silent Greeting, 20th century. From the Art Journal (London)

St Paul at Rome, 1926. Artist: Frederic Shields
St Paul at Rome, 1926. From An Outline of Christianity, The Story of Our Civilisation, volume 1: The Birth of Christianity, edited by RG Parsons and AS Peake

Legionaries, Trajans Column, Rome, Italy. Artist: A Lorenzini
Legionaries, Trajans Column, Rome, Italy. Trajans Column was raised by Apollodorus of Damascus at the order of the Senate

Trajans Column, Rome, Italy. Artist: A Lorenzini
Trajans Column, Rome, Italy. Trajans Column was raised by Apollodorus of Damascus at the order of the Senate. It is located in Trajans Forum, built near the Quirinal Hill, north of the Roman Forum

Roman invasion of Britain, 1st century BC (1864). A standard Bearer of the 10th Legion bringing the standard ashore. Julius Caesar commanded the first Roman landings in Britain in 55 and 54 BC

Roman soldiers, 1801. Standards of Roman legions (top) and weapons and armour used by Roman soldiers (bottom). From Ancells Monthly Military Companion, 1801

Novaesium, Roman legionary base on the Rhine, modern Neuss, shown here after being rebuilt in 70 AD. After an illustration by Edgar Holloway

Roman Art. Column of Marcus Aurelius. Built in honour of rom
Roman Art. Column of Marcus Aurelius. Doric column, with a spiral relief. Built in honour of roman emperor Marcus Aurelius (180 AD.)

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In the heart of Italy, in the eternal city of Rome, lies a museum that holds within its walls the captivating legacy of ancient Rome. Amongst its treasures stands a remarkable sculpture depicting a legionary - a brave Roman soldier who once marched proudly through these very streets. This intricately carved masterpiece transports us back to the glory days of the Roman Empire, where legions stood as formidable forces on battlefields across Europe. The relief from the 2nd century AD showcases their unwavering strength and discipline, reminding us of their crucial role in shaping history. As we delve deeper into this captivating world, we witness scenes captured by artists throughout time. In an enchanting coloured engraving titled "Ancient Rome: Captured enemies are harnessed, " we glimpse at one aspect life - their ability to subdue foes and bring them under their command. Another artwork takes us to 1605 when Roman soldiers skillfully create a tortoise formation with their shields. This defensive strategy exemplifies their tactical prowess and unity on the battlefield – an unyielding shield wall protecting each other against enemy onslaughts. The presence of centurions is also brought to life through engravings meticulously colored later on. These high-ranking officers commanded respect and led by example, ensuring order amidst chaos while inspiring loyalty among troops. Beyond Italy's borders lies Ephesus in Turkey; here stands The Temple of Artemis - a testament to Rome's vast influence over conquered lands. It serves as a reminder that legionaries were not confined solely within Italy but spread far and wide across distant territories. Within historical reenactments held in Umbria's Terni District at Otricoli, modern-day enthusiasts breathe life into ancient traditions. Here they honor those valiant warriors who once guarded captives in open fields – showcasing both military might and compassion for prisoners taken during conquests.