Praetorian Guards, ancient Rome

Praetorian Guards, ancient Rome. in galea helmet, lorica segmentata breastplate, tunic, sagulum gregale or short trousers, caligae hobnail sandals, armed with gladius sword and oval shield. Military tents in the background. Soldats Pretoriens. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by L. Labrousse, artist of Bordeaux, under the direction of Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur from his L'antique Rome, ou description historique et pittoresque, Ancient Rome, or historical and picturesque description, Chez Deroy, Paris, 1796

1796 18th Century Ancient Civilization Ancient Rome Breastplate Caligae Chez Deroy Galea Gladius Jacques Grasset De Saint-sauveur L. Labrousse Lantique Rome Roman Empire Sagulum Gregale Scutum Short Trousers

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