03-27-2002, 12:39 PM
Salve,<br>
<br>
I am currently gathering references in order to portrait, in miniature, a high-ranking Roman officer on campaign, around 175 AD. The idea behind this is to obtain a historical figure, based, on the available evidence, plus, admittedly, the right amount of common sense and guesswork.<br>
In fact, the idea was prompted by an attempt to recreate how a character like the Maximus of "Gladiator", would look like, but supported by research; that is, not the product of Hollywood concoctions.<br>
Also, I would like to bypass the usual, often represented, symbolic representation, with the muscled cuirass and bare head; I was thinking on a more campaign, operative, appearance.<br>
My idea was to dress him with a mail or scale "lorica", with the decorated neck plates associated with such "loricae"; although considered cavalry parade armour, I believe such a thing is possible for a general. As for the helmet, my attention has been drawn to an example found in Germany, Attic type, eagle crest, lions on the skull sides, eagles on the cheekpieces; well, I believe this helmet could be used as a basis, with some more embellishment (gilding or plating, for instance), to recreate a possible appropiate headdress.<br>
What do you think? Any ideas, suggestions or criticism on the matter would be well received. Remember, the idea is what could be the possible appearance of a Roman general in around 175 AD, based on available evidence and the correct amount of guesswork.<br>
Thanks,<br>
<br>
Dani <p></p><i></i>
<br>
I am currently gathering references in order to portrait, in miniature, a high-ranking Roman officer on campaign, around 175 AD. The idea behind this is to obtain a historical figure, based, on the available evidence, plus, admittedly, the right amount of common sense and guesswork.<br>
In fact, the idea was prompted by an attempt to recreate how a character like the Maximus of "Gladiator", would look like, but supported by research; that is, not the product of Hollywood concoctions.<br>
Also, I would like to bypass the usual, often represented, symbolic representation, with the muscled cuirass and bare head; I was thinking on a more campaign, operative, appearance.<br>
My idea was to dress him with a mail or scale "lorica", with the decorated neck plates associated with such "loricae"; although considered cavalry parade armour, I believe such a thing is possible for a general. As for the helmet, my attention has been drawn to an example found in Germany, Attic type, eagle crest, lions on the skull sides, eagles on the cheekpieces; well, I believe this helmet could be used as a basis, with some more embellishment (gilding or plating, for instance), to recreate a possible appropiate headdress.<br>
What do you think? Any ideas, suggestions or criticism on the matter would be well received. Remember, the idea is what could be the possible appearance of a Roman general in around 175 AD, based on available evidence and the correct amount of guesswork.<br>
Thanks,<br>
<br>
Dani <p></p><i></i>
