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.
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A Roman Legion

Marco Dente (Italian, c. 1493 - 1527)

1515/1527

Medium
engraving on laid paper
Classification
Print
Dimensions
plate: 29.5 x 37.9 cm (11 5/8 x 14 15/16 in.) ; sheet: 30.1 x 38 cm (11 7/8 x 14 15/16 in.)
Museum
National Gallery of Art, CG-E
Credit line
Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund
Rights
Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it
Teens profiles and older: its subject is for older viewers (war, death, the Passion, drink or the like). How works are placed

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