vercingetorix in paintings

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Portail rome antique armée

Portail rome antique armée

The painting depicts the surrender of the Gallic chieftain after the Battle of Alesia (52 BC). Note that one of the warriors (bottom left) has a torque around his neck. In fact, the torque was reserved only for... More

Siege-alesia-vercingetorix-jules-cesar

Siege-alesia-vercingetorix-jules-cesar

The painting depicts the surrender of the Gallic chieftain after the Battle of Alesia (52 BC). The depiction of Gauls with long hair and mustaches is also called into question today. The horse is a Percheron, ... More