Superiority of the Warrior Class (from Robert Stapylton, Mores Hominum–The Manners of Men, Described in Sixteen Satyrs, by Juvenal, 1660)
Etcher Wenceslaus Hollar Bohemian
Associated with Robert Stapylton British
Subject Decimus Junius Juvenal Roman
Not on view
In a landscape with palm trees and pyramids, a Roman officer with a staff in his hand confronting two bearded men; at right, group of warriors with spears, one at carrying a pole with laurel wreath and tablet lettered with "S.P.Q.R.", illustration from Robert Stapylton, Mores Hominum. The Manners of Men, Described in Sixteen Satyrs, by Juvenal, 1659.