Roman archer sagittarius and spearman hastatus, ancient Rome. Bowman in galea helmet, lorica squamata or scale armour breastplate, tunic, sagulum gregale or short trousers, caligae hobnail sandals, armed with bow and arrow. Lancer armed with oval shield and spear. In the background a triumphal parade. Archer et Hastat Romains. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by L. Labrousse, artist of Bordeaux, under the direction of Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur from his Lantique Rome, ou description historique et pittoresque, Ancient Rome, or historical and picturesque description, Chez Deroy, Paris, 1796.
Roman archer sagittarius and spearman hastatus, ancient Rome. Bowman in galea helmet, lorica squamata or scale armour breastplate, tunic, sagulum gregale or short trousers, caligae hobnail sandals, armed with bow and arrow. Lancer armed with oval shield and spear. In the background a triumphal parade. Archer et Hastat Romains. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by L. Labrousse, artist of Bordeaux, under the direction of Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur from his Lantique Rome, ou description historique et pittoresque, Ancient Rome, or historical and picturesque description, Chez Deroy, Paris, 1796.