Thanks all! He's ready for next Saturday at Partizan....
Simon
27 August 2012 at 14:48
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Prince Antiochus Epiphanes was the son the similarly named King of Commagene, an eastern client state of Rome. He was in Rome in 69AD, is mentioned in Tacitus as having been wounded, commanding some of the Othonians cavalry at Ad Castores. He later shows up at the siege of Jerusalem, under Titus, where he leads a charge of his "Macedonian" bodyguard against the city walls. I like to think of him as the very last of the Successors.
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To depict him I've used yet another Aventine general, but this time on an Aventine Greek horse with leopard skin saddlecloth which seemed appropriate for the son of an eastern potentate. The praetorian cavalry shield is from A and A. I really love the helmet on this piece, I might return to gild parts of it.
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Close this window Jump to comment formGreat looking mini and nice write up. I agree he does have a sweet looking hat, so you know he's got to be someone important. :)
Jason
8 August 2012 at 16:19
Very nice..and I´ve noticed the horse looks about the right size for the period!
Cheers
paul
8 August 2012 at 18:21
A great figure, love the shield!
8 August 2012 at 18:56
Nice one! I always love big cat saddle cloths... well on minis not in real life!
9 August 2012 at 09:28
love him, must get that figure for my Successors!
cheers
Matt
11 August 2012 at 13:21
Fanatastic miniature!! Love all those character that you are painting!!
14 August 2012 at 11:30
These command figures are terrific, Simon. Ecellent painting and basing.
Regards,
Steve
27 August 2012 at 14:32
Thanks all! He's ready for next Saturday at Partizan....
Simon
27 August 2012 at 14:48