01-20-2006, 12:53 PM
Quote:Hi Comerus,
yes, I knew that picture, although Robert is right that it is somewhat 'hollywoodesque' I like the dark atmosphere that is caught in this painting. On the other hand, I don't really like pictures of the great city's downfall ... Another example:
[url:p876tv7g]http://www.listonart.com/Art_Of_The_Month/2004/Pages/Brennus.htm[/url]
Great! Asterix coming to ravage the Roman maidens!!!
Who, might I add, look abit too pink and well-fed :wink: and two of them, judging by their auburn hair, look not as if they were born in Rome...
Robert Vermaat
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FECTIO Late Romans
THE CAUSE OF WAR MUST BE JUST
(Maurikios-Strategikon, book VIII.2: Maxim 12)