JP Vieira 0 Report post Posted July 24, 2007 Hello Here is an illustration depicting a Galatian (Celtic) mercenary of the Ptolemaic armies of the late 3rd century BC. http://community.imaginefx.com/fxpose/jp_v...cture43376.aspx It was first published on issue 1 of "Ancient Warfare" magazine (June/July 2007). As always every constructive commentary (artistically and/or historically) is most welcome. Best regards JP Vieira Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edgewaters 0 Report post Posted July 24, 2007 (edited) I like it, the Hellenic style head on the shield boss fits well with the notion of Ptolemaic mercenary. The swarthiness might throw some people for a spin, tan ok, dark hair for an Eastern Celt? But for a Galatian it's plausible (they did mix with the locals quite a bit). The only thing is that Galatians and Danubians supposedly bleached their hair with lime ... Edited July 24, 2007 by edgewaters Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gaius Paulinus Maximus 2 Report post Posted July 24, 2007 Great work as always JP ! He looks like the guy who works in my local kebab shop! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ASCLEPIADES 0 Report post Posted July 25, 2007 Salve, JPV. Ars gratia artis. Art is the reward of art. Keep on with that cool work! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JP Vieira 0 Report post Posted July 28, 2007 Hello Many thanks to all. This Celtic is not the usual blonde type, but it is not unrealistic; as Edgewater pointed out there was always some mixing; and we cannot forget that his skin tone is also a product of his service at Egypt. Best regards JP Vieira Share this post Link to post Share on other sites