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Etruscan cavalry and warriors at the siege of Thebes
Etruscan cavalry and warriors at the siege of Thebes. They throw lances and human heads at the Greek defenders The cavalry wears body armour or lorica. Cavalieri con lorica. From an alabaster urn in Volterra museum. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Corsi from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient and Modern of the Peoples of the World, Il Costume Antico e Moderno, Florence, 1843
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Etruscan Cavalry and Warriors at the Siege of Thebes: A Striking Depiction of Ancient Warfare from an Alabaster Urn in Volterra Museum This handcoloured copperplate engraving, titled 'Cavalieri con lorica' or 'Etruscan Cavalry with Body Armour', offers a fascinating glimpse into the ancient world. The image, created by Corsi from Giulio Ferrario's 'Costumes Ancient and Modern of the Peoples of the World' published in Florence in 1843, depicts a scene of intense conflict during the siege of Thebes. The Etruscan cavalry and warriors are shown charging forward, their bodies armoured in lorica, ready to engage with the Greek defenders. Their determined expressions and raised lances convey a sense of fierce determination and resolve. In the foreground, the lifeless bodies of defeated Greeks lie strewn about, their heads added as gruesome trophies. The intricately detailed engraving, originally from an alabaster urn found in the Volterra museum, offers a unique insight into the historical fashion and military practices of the Etruscan civilization. The warriors are adorned with various insignia of triumph, including gold crowns, necklaces, precious rings, and scrolls. These decorative items not only served as symbols of victory but also as a means of identifying the deceased in the afterlife. The image offers a poignant reminder of the triumphs and tragedies of ancient warfare, as well as the enduring fascination that historical fashion and art continue to hold for us today.
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