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Luciana Simonetti

Italian, 1917 - 2003

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This is a drawing of Roman soldiers and standard-bearers. The artwork depicts a group of soldiers in detailed armor and shields. Each soldier wears traditional Roman military attire including helmets with crest decorations. Some soldiers carry staffs with insignia. The soldiers stand closely together, conveying unity and order. The background shows sparse foliage details. The style is classical Roman with detailed linework emphasizing muscle definition and textile intricacies.
Marco Dente, A Roman Legion, 1515/1527, engraving on laid paper, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 2009.118.1

A Roman Legion

Marco Dente · 1515/1527 · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2009.118.1