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Roman legionaries with ballista during a siege
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Roman legionaries with ballista during a siege
Roman legionaries in lorica armour and galea helmets with shields and spears during a siege. Slingers sling lead shot, and two artillery men load darts into a ballista protected by fortifications. From Trajans Column. Assedio. 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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1600 Achilles Admiranda Antico Ballista Bartoli Corsi Ferrario Fresco Giulio Guest Hymen Legionaries Lyre Matron Moderno Muses Nozze Parents Patera Peoples Pietro Santi Siege Thetis Veil Venus Alabastron Aldobrandini Charis Gallienus Peleus
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This hand-colored copperplate engraving, created by Corsi from Giulio Ferrario's "Costumes Ancient and Modern of the Peoples of the World," published in Florence in 1843, offers a vivid depiction of Roman legionaries engaged in a siege. The image showcases the intricacies of ancient Roman warfare, with legionaries clad in lorica armor and galea helmets, shields in hand and spears at the ready. Slingers hurl lead shot from the sidelines, while two artillery men diligently load darts into a ballista, protected by fortifications. The scene transports us back in time to the Roman Empire, where the might and power of the legions were unmatched. The meticulous detail in the engraving allows us to observe the various components of Roman military technology and the soldiers' attire. The legionaries' armor, with its intricate patterns and protective qualities, represents the pinnacle of ancient military engineering. The background of the engraving features a variety of other intriguing elements. A wedding procession unfolds, with a matron in a veil being led by her parents, while Charis and Peitho, the goddesses of charm and persuasion, attend to the bride. Venus, the goddess of love, and her son Aeneas' son Ascanius, represented by the figure of Peleus and Thetis, are also present. The Muses, Mneme, Aoede, and the arch of Gallienus, add further depth to the historical context of the image. This illustration, with its rich symbolism and intricate details, offers a unique glimpse into the ancient world, merging Roman military history with mythology and the elegance of a wedding procession.
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