Strange how one of the earliest Roman depictions of a crucifixion is of a Gaul getting crucified (Tomba Arieti, late 3rd to 2nd century B.C.)

Ptolemaic thureophoros, 2nd century B.C.

Greek Mercenary fighting in Anatolia, early 4th century B.C.

Celtiberian mercenary in Italy, early 4th century B.C.

Syracusean hoplite, late 4th - early 3rd century B.C.

Gallic mercenary in Syracusean service, 4th century B.C.

Mamertine, late 4th - early 3rd century B.C.

Cretan hoplite, late 7th century B.C.

Campanian skirmisher from Sarno, 4th century B.C.

Speculative Italiote infantryman, late 4th - early 3rd century B.C.

Speculative Samnite standard bearer (private comm)

Apulian cavalryman, late 4th century B.C

Somewhere near the Black sea, late 5th-early 4th century B.C.

@sdecasien.bsky.social Max Tucker on my Discord server found these Apulian depictions of warships on Apulian vases. Thought you'd like to take a look.

Thracian peltast, 5th century B.C.

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I am left wondering what the hell was going on in Southern Italy sometimes

Sometimes some Greek vase art will actually have really dynamic perspective and it always catches me off guard

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Evidence for this is limited, but iron was likely used in rare occasions by the Greeks for armor. The best evidence is a fragment of an iron Ionian or Corinthian helmet found at Old Paphos on the Island of Cyprus (Thanks to Addison for helping me get these images).

Early 5th century B.C. Attica

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Behold, my sh!tty archaic hoplite panoply infographic. Feel free to ask questions (I forgot to add, the horns are also duplicates)

Behold, my sh!tty archaic hoplite panoply infographic. Feel free to ask questions.

Quite interesting to see that the only archaeologically well attested transverse crests are these funny looking circular ones.

Athenian hoplite and his Scythian companion, early 5th century B.C.

They once snuck in a Byzantine hymn into my ancient Greek playlist and now I know how to appropriately praise God in the Orthodox church in Greek.

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Though I've seen this argued against in the past, there does seem to be a decent number of archers depicted with their own unique style of shield, sometimes dropped, sometime worn whilst drawing their bows. I do think more research should be done on these.

A small but intriguing detail on the Kizible tomb are three Anatolian or Persian archers! Their patterned coats and trousers visible and bows drawn! Images by Machteld J. Mellink

Arming in Athens, early 5th century B.C.

A somewhat obscure Athenian pottery painting, late Archaic in dating, we get a rare depiction of both Xiphoi and Naue II swords in the same scene! Very interesting to see the overlap and shared use in this transitional period. Further reading: arachne.dainst.org/entity/11886...

Lacedemonian hoplite of the 6th century B.C.

Among my favorite Athenian pottery pieces, this one depicts some of the more lavish and adorned helmets and cuirasses of the 5th century B.C. Scaled armor, lamellar and painted helmets (?). Note how some of the Corinthian helms seemingly have hinged cheek pieces. www.khm.at/en/artworks/...

Bit of a interim between work and some projects, have some battle scenes I sketch and never finish

Etruscan kopis from the Hearst Museum, with a very peculiarhilt. 5th century I believe, but the catalog is giving me an error at the moment so I'm unable to double check, I'll leave the link here as well in case it does work for anyone else. portal.hearstmuseum.berkeley.edu/catalog/8e68...

Four Laconian bronze warriors from Olympia, Dodana and Messenia found in the arachne catalog. A scalloped cheeked helmet is visible on one of the bronzes. All wear bronze cuirasses and J crests are apparently common.

Austrian infantryman of the Napoleonic wars, private commission

Lydian warrior of the 5th century B.C.

An awesome depiction of a Numidian cavalryman from Cástulo, Spain, likely from around the time of the 2nd Punic war. A clearly detailed animal pelt saddle is visible! Source: ojs.unica.it/index.php/ca...

I'm currently trying to find a source on this Lydian/Phrygian tomb painting (?) No results on reverse image search.

One of my favorite vase paintings, clearly depicting an armored horse archer dated to the Peloponnesian war. The hoplites themselves all seemingly wear standardized Classical type Thracian helmets, yet we see a variety of crest and horse hair decorations, even what seem like horns and a J-crest!

From the temple of Mater Matuta II in Satricum, Italy, a terracotta cuirass that may just be one of the most decorated I've seen, with meandering patterns zig zagging across the whole cuirass.

Scythian mercenary in Athenian service, late 6th to early 5th century B.C.

Whilst sorting out papers, a prehistoric-Aquila piece popped up so I had to scan it. Part of a faaaar larger project.

Alright folks, prepping for the new year, I'm taking suggestions! I can't ensure when or if I'm gonna draw them, however the more detailed, interesting and unique they are the more tempted I'll be at giving it a shot.

Hot take in reference to Nolan's Odyssey

Heracles with pants and sleeves has to be my new favorite Heracles design. Beazley no. 203912.

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