02-12-2014, 04:04 PM
It's called classicization - they are depicting ridge helmets stylized as Attic Helmets. You can even see where they added a line on the Cheekplates just like the Berkasovo Helmets.
Unlike earlier times, the Romans of the 5th century would have been used to seeing troops in Italy, as the African, Gallic, and Praesental Field Armies all came to Italy twice during the timeframe of this church - Once in 432, and a second time in 440.
Furthermore, Aetius was granted the last triumph in Rome in the 440's (446 I think).
@Pavel
Ah yes, that image I have. I honestly have serious doubts about any of D'Amato's reconstructions in that time period.
I will draw what I think to be a more accurate reconstruction (albeit it won't be as good artistically... can't really beat Sumner in that regard
)
Unlike earlier times, the Romans of the 5th century would have been used to seeing troops in Italy, as the African, Gallic, and Praesental Field Armies all came to Italy twice during the timeframe of this church - Once in 432, and a second time in 440.
Furthermore, Aetius was granted the last triumph in Rome in the 440's (446 I think).
@Pavel
Ah yes, that image I have. I honestly have serious doubts about any of D'Amato's reconstructions in that time period.
I will draw what I think to be a more accurate reconstruction (albeit it won't be as good artistically... can't really beat Sumner in that regard
)
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