Icones et segmenta illvstriuvm e marmore tabvlarvm qvae Romae adhvc extant a Francisco Perrier, delineata incisa et ad antiqvam formam lapideis exemplaribvs passim collapsis restitvta 1645

François Perrier created this engraving, *Icones et segmenta illvstriuvm*, in the 17th century. It depicts a scene from ancient Rome, showcasing soldiers and figures in classical attire, drawn from marble tablets. Perrier's work reflects the cultural interest in antiquity during the Baroque period, and the ways in which historical narratives are constructed and represented. The engraving revives classical forms, yet it also perpetuates the power dynamics inherent in the depiction of conquerors and the conquered. This piece invites us to consider the complex legacy of classical art and its role in shaping cultural identity and hierarchies. How does the revival of classical imagery shape the present?