Romans fight barbarians on this chaotic coffin, which shows signs of a turn in artistic trends.
Battle of the Romans and Barbarians (Ludovisi Battle Sarcophagus), c. 250–260 C.E. (Museo Nazionale Romano-Palazzo Altemps, Rome)
Battle of the Romans and Barbarians (Ludovisi Battle Sarcophagus)
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Cite this page as: Dr. Steven Zucker and Dr. Beth Harris, "Battle of the Romans and Barbarians (Ludovisi Battle Sarcophagus)," in Smarthistory, December 9, 2015, accessed September 10, 2024, https://smarthistory.org/battle-of-the-romans-and-barbarians-ludovisi-battle-sarcophagus/.
