11-07-2002, 08:32 PM
Conal:<br>
I think I know the picture you're referring to. Unfortunately, like the Scaurus monument, the original is long gone and all we have are these 18th century drawings. The original was on the arena wall of the amphitheater of Pompeii and after it was excavated the paintings were just left to weather away. We don't know what condition it was in when copied, so we don't know how much was the artist's imagination at work. He may have misdrawn the sica, or maybe a damaged weapon was intended. It looks like it was thrust too hard against a shield. <p></p><i></i>
I think I know the picture you're referring to. Unfortunately, like the Scaurus monument, the original is long gone and all we have are these 18th century drawings. The original was on the arena wall of the amphitheater of Pompeii and after it was excavated the paintings were just left to weather away. We don't know what condition it was in when copied, so we don't know how much was the artist's imagination at work. He may have misdrawn the sica, or maybe a damaged weapon was intended. It looks like it was thrust too hard against a shield. <p></p><i></i>
