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JP Vieira

Galatian (Celtic) Mercenary

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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

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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 by edgewaters

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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. :lol:

Best regards

JP Vieira

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