Legends Fall

“For over a thousand years Roman conquerors returning from the wars enjoyed the honor of triumph, a tumultuous parade. In the procession came trumpeters, musicians and strange animals from conquered territories, together with carts laden with treasure and captured armaments. The conquerors rode in a triumphal chariot, the dazed prisoners walking in chains before him. Sometimes his children robed in white stood with him in the chariot or rode the trace horses. A slave stood behind the conqueror holding a golden crown and whispering in his ear a warning: that all glory is fleeting.”

- George S. Patton Jr.


A very compelling work, thank you for sharing with us.


Yes, I realize this is a Spartan helmet and the Patton quote speaks of Romans, it adds a poignant weight to this beautiful image.