10-05-2014, 09:18 PM
Most busts of Romans wearing musculata show a bit of fabric peeking out around the neckhole. The figurines that you posted also appear to show the neck as as separate piece, probably a subarmilis worn under the armor. The relief I posted shows a turtleneck that is of a single piece with the cuirass, and one that is moreover entirely out of proportion with the rest of armor. Xavi, you are just putting too much faith in the artist.
Also, I'm quite certain that the the full sized statue you posted is a work of the renaissance, not ancient Rome. The commanders baton, the facial hair, and the interesting style of the armor all indicate this. Artists of the renaissance were very much in love with everything Roman. They even produced armor inspired by Greece and Roman, which was called "All'Antica". Negroli produced some very fine examples that I suspect the Romans themselves would have loved.
If possible could you provide more info on the full statue regardless? I tried to look it up, but I can't find it. A name or location or artist would be very helpful.
Also, I'm quite certain that the the full sized statue you posted is a work of the renaissance, not ancient Rome. The commanders baton, the facial hair, and the interesting style of the armor all indicate this. Artists of the renaissance were very much in love with everything Roman. They even produced armor inspired by Greece and Roman, which was called "All'Antica". Negroli produced some very fine examples that I suspect the Romans themselves would have loved.
If possible could you provide more info on the full statue regardless? I tried to look it up, but I can't find it. A name or location or artist would be very helpful.
