GLAD-14 - Take out the Dead | John Jenkins Designs

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GLAD-14 – Take Out the Dead

Once the cheering ended and a bout was over, the Roman arena had to be prepared for whatever came next.

GLAD-14 – Take Out the Dead explores the grim aftermath of gladiatorial combat, representing the personnel responsible for removing a body from the arena.

It is an unusual subject, but one that adds considerable depth to a collection. Roman spectacles required an organised support system behind the fighters themselves, with attendants performing practical duties before, during and after the contests.

Rather than depicting another dramatic sword fight, GLAD-14 shows what followed when a combatant did not survive. Positioned towards an arena entrance or gateway, the set can suggest attendants clearing the sands before the next event begins.

Combined with victorious gladiators and other arena figures, it allows collectors to create a sequence of events rather than one permanently frozen fight.

Available from The Military Workshop – a sombre but fascinating John Jenkins Designs set portraying the often-overlooked aftermath of combat in the Roman arena.

 

Brand: John Jenkins