Roman camp in Celtic Germania, as described by Tacitus, from Le Costume Ancien et Moderne by Jules Ferrario, published c.1820s-30s
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Painting Description
"Roman Camp in Celtic Germania" is a topic that explores the military encampments established by the Roman Empire during its expansion into the territories of the Celtic tribes in Germania, as described by the Roman historian Tacitus. The depiction of these camps, as well as the customs and costumes of the period, are detailed in "Le Costume Ancien et Moderne" (The Ancient and Modern Costume), a comprehensive work on the history of clothing and customs by the Italian author Giulio Ferrario, published in the 1820s-1830s with illustrations by various artists and engraved by Vittorio Raineri.
Ferrario's work is divided into several volumes and covers the dress and customs of people from different parts of the world throughout history. The section concerning Roman camps in Celtic Germania provides valuable insights into the Roman military's practices, the interactions between the Romans and the Celtic tribes, and the cultural exchange that occurred during this period. The text is accompanied by detailed illustrations that bring to life the attire of both the Roman soldiers and the Celtic people, as well as the layout and structure of the Roman military camps.
The Roman camps, known as castra, were designed with meticulous attention to detail and standardized layouts that facilitated efficient defense and organization. Tacitus' accounts, combined with Ferrario's descriptions and illustrations, offer a unique glimpse into the daily life of Roman soldiers on the frontier, their engineering prowess in camp construction, and their strategies for maintaining control over the occupied territories.
"Le Costume Ancien et Moderne" is considered an important historical document for its rich visual and descriptive portrayal of past cultures. The work's focus on Roman camps in Celtic Germania contributes to our understanding of Roman military history, the Romanization of Europe, and the cultural dynamics between the conquering Romans and the indigenous Celtic populations during the early centuries of the Common Era.
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