Bilder Jan Goeree (1670–1731) – Various Roman Military Siege Tactics and Machines – Engraving (c. 1720)

Beskrivning

This engraving depicts various tactics and mechanical devices used by the Roman military during sieges and assaults on fortified positions. The print features several labeled images, including the classic shield roof formation (Testudo), various types of covered sheds and shelters used for advancing toward walls, and larger siege wagons or towers. These illustrations were derived from contemporary studies of classical texts and archaeological finds, designed to visually reconstruct Roman military engineering for the eighteenth century audience.

Jan Goeree was a Dutch draftsman and engraver active in Amsterdam, specializing in historical and mythological subjects, as well as providing illustrations for classical and religious texts. He was particularly known for his copperplate engravings used in illustrated volumes of history and antiquities, contributing significantly to the visual documentation of classical scholarship in the early eighteenth century.

Artist or Maker: Jan Goeree

Dimensions: Approximately 39 cm x 24 cm

Medium: Engraving

Date: c. 1720

Condition Report:
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