“Illustration of a suovetaurilia, a ritual sacrifice made before the start of a military offensive. At the bottom, a pig and a sheep are being led to the sacrificial altar. The ox which was also destined for sacrifice cannot be seen in this view....
“The images on Trajan’s Column are not only notable for their bold artistry, but also constitute an important historical record. This section of the frieze vividly illustrates the painstaking accuracy of the depictions. The lower register shows...
Paintings; Oil paintings; Portrait paintings; Portraits; Men; Emperors; Rulers; Upper class; People associated with politics & government; Adults; Military officers; Military personnel; People associated with military activities; Soldiers;...
Paintings; Oil paintings; Campaigns & battles; Battlefields; Portrait paintings; Portraits; Men; Adults; Military officers; Military personnel; People associated with military activities; Soldiers; Cavalry; Military leadership; Leadership;...
Illustrations; Portraits; Men; Emperors; Rulers; Upper class; People associated with politics & government; Military officers; Military personnel; People associated with military activities; Soldiers; Cyclists; Military leadership; Leadership;...
Artwork by David Biber. [Inspired by Jacques-Louis David's Napoleon Crossing the Alps, c. 1800; also known as: Napoleon at the Saint-Bernard Pass; Bonaparte Crossing the Alps].
Sculpture; Portraits; Men; Emperors; Rulers; People associated with politics & government; Upper class; People associated with military activities; Military officers; Military leadership; Leadership; Standing; Clothing & dress; Military...
Sculpture; Portraits; Men; Emperors; Rulers; People associated with politics & government; Upper class; People associated with military activities; Military officers; Military leadership; Leadership; Standing; Hairstyles; Clothing & dress;...
"Relief from the northern side of the entrance to the Arch of Titus depicting Titus, the conquerer of Jerusalem, in triumph. The tympanum to the top of this scene is elaborately decorated." (caption, p.94); “The panel on the north side...
Sculpture; Metalwork; Equestrian statues; Commemorations; Monuments; Monuments & memorials; Military leadership; Power (Social sciences); Portraits; Men; Military officers; Mercenaries (Soldiers); Soldiers; Military personnel; People associated...
Sculpture; Equestrian statues; Metalwork; Commemorations; Monuments; Monuments & memorials; Military leadership; Power (Social sciences); Portraits; Men; Military officers; Military personnel; Soldiers; Mercenaries (Soldiers); People associated...
