Wednesday 8 August 2012

Gaius Julius Antiochus Epiphanes


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.


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.

8 comments:

Jason Meyers said...

Great 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

Paul´s Bods said...

Very nice..and I´ve noticed the horse looks about the right size for the period!
Cheers
paul

Ray Rousell said...

A great figure, love the shield!

Anonymous said...

Nice one! I always love big cat saddle cloths... well on minis not in real life!

Bluewillow said...

love him, must get that figure for my Successors!

cheers
Matt

EinarOlafson said...

Fanatastic miniature!! Love all those character that you are painting!!

Corporal_Trim said...

These command figures are terrific, Simon. Ecellent painting and basing.

Regards,
Steve

BigRedBat said...

Thanks all! He's ready for next Saturday at Partizan....

Simon