This is a drawing of a Roman warrior in armor. The drawing shows a figure holding a spear in one hand and a shield in the other. The shield features a fierce-looking face. The armor is detailed with patterns, including a muscular torso plate and greaves. The warrior's helmet has a plume. The use of shading and highlights in the drawing enhances the three-dimensionality of the figure.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1572/1573
- Medium
- pen and brown ink with brown wash, heightened with white gouache, over black chalk, on blue laid paper, squared in black chalk
- Dimensions
- 5566 × 11337 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original