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Britons, tattooed Caledonians and Queen Boudica
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Britons, tattooed Caledonians and Queen Boudica
Ancient Briton with spear and shield, naked Caledonians with woad tattoos, and Queen Boudica with wooden chariot. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Verico from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient and Modern of the Peoples of the World, Florence, 1847
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Boadicea Boudica Britons Chariot Ferrario Giulio Peoples Picts Scots Shield Spear Tattoo Woad Caledonians
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This handcoloured copperplate engraving, created by Verico for Giulio Ferrario's "Costumes Ancient and Modern of the Peoples of the World" published in Florence in 1847, offers a fascinating glimpse into the historical fashion and cultural traditions of ancient Britons, specifically the Britons, Caledonians, and Queen Boudica. The image features three distinct groups. In the foreground, a Briton warrior is depicted with a spear and shield, dressed in a simple tunic and wearing a torque necklace. This representation is likely based on the ancient Celtic tribes who inhabited Britain before the Roman conquest. In the background, a group of Caledonians, or Picts, are shown with their bodies painted in woad, a blue dye derived from the plant Isatis tinctoria. This practice was an essential part of their cultural identity and served as a form of body art and tribal marking. The Caledonians were a distinct group of people who lived in the northern parts of Scotland, and their unique customs set them apart from other ancient British tribes. At the center of the image, Queen Boudica, also known as Boudicca or Boadicea, sits in a wooden chariot. She is depicted as a powerful and fierce warrior queen, ready for battle. Boudica led an uprising against the Romans in 60-61 AD, and her rebellion is considered one of the most significant events in ancient British history. The queen's iconic image, with her shaved head and armed with a spear, has been immortalized in various works of art and literature throughout history. This intricately detailed and historically significant engraving not only showcases the fashion and cultural practices of ancient Britons but also highlights the rich history and diversity of the peoples of the world during that time.
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