Title

Roman soldiers forming a Tortoise with their shields and approaching the walls of a besieged fortress

Caption

Roman soldiers forming a Tortoise with their shields and approaching the walls of a besieged fortress. Engraving from Justus Lipsius "Poliorceticon" Antwerp 1605.

Date

17th century

Credit line

Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

Reference

ARP07097_390002558

License type

Rights managed

Available size

29,0Mb (3,1Mb) / 11,7in x 9,6in / 3500 x 2893 (300dpi)

Keywords

Ancient Rome Military Siege 17th century Defence Shields Army Soldiers Strategy Tactics Wall Defending Attack Attacking Engraving