Roman soldiers with shields, swords, helmets
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Roman soldiers with shields, swords, helmets
Roman soldiers with shields, swords, helmets. One in scale-armor shirt with javelin.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalarts Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity and of the Middle Ages (1796)
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Armor Helmets Javelin Principal Scale Shields Shirt Spalart Squamata Swords Lorica
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This handcolored copperplate engraving, titled "Roman Soldiers with Shields, Swords, Helmets, and Other Military Equipment," is an exquisite illustration from Robert von Spalart's Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity and of the Middle Ages, published in 1796. The image showcases a group of Roman soldiers, each meticulously depicted in various stages of combat readiness. The soldiers are dressed in the traditional armor of the Roman legions, including lorica segmentata, a type of armor made of rectangular iron plates, and lorica squamata, a scale armor shirt. Each soldier holds a shield, or scutum, which was a large rectangular shield used to protect against enemy attacks. The shields were often decorated with intricate designs and symbols, adding a distinctive touch to the soldiers' appearance. One soldier stands out from the rest, wearing a scale-armor shirt and holding a javelin, or verutum, instead of a sword. This variation in armor and weaponry suggests that the soldier may have belonged to a different tribe or unit within the Roman army. The intricate details of the soldiers' helmets, swords, and other equipment are a testament to the meticulous craftsmanship of the engraving. This engraving provides a fascinating glimpse into the military culture and history of ancient Rome, offering a detailed and accurate representation of the equipment and uniforms used by the Roman legions. The handcoloring adds an additional layer of depth and richness to the image, making it a valuable historical artifact and a beautiful work of art.
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