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"Linothoraxes" in the army of Aetius?
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(03-31-2016, 07:33 PM)Lupianus Wrote: The Nave mosaics represent scenes from the Old Testament indeed, and here's a key.

Thanks! That's very helpful.

Strange that the battle scenes show both armies similarly equipped, but different scenes show different types of soldiers... different artists, maybe?

The Crossing of the Red Sea features more of those funny Phrygian helmets.

The Defeat of the Amorite Kings has a very dynamic battle scene that I've never seen before (except perhaps at very long range, in the basilica itself!) More curious armour. I'm reminded of the famous painting of the Hellenistic soldier...

The Execution of the Amorite Kings shows what could be a close-up of those 'linothorax' things from the other picture.
Nathan Ross
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RE: "Linothoraxes" in the army of Aetius? - by Nathan Ross - 03-31-2016, 08:07 PM

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