Download Arch of Titus South Panel – Procession of spoils from Jerusalem

Arch of Titus South Panel – Procession of spoils from Jerusalem
The upper portion of the panel has placards being
Triumphal
paraded by soldiers (a common feature of all triumphal
arch ‘Porta
processions) they were inscribed with highlights of the campaign
Triumphalis’
Menorah (Jewish 7 branched candlecandle-stick)
Placards
held by
soldiers
Arc of the
Covenant
Trumpets of
Jericho
2m high
Knees bent the weight
of the plunder,
Emphasising the amount
& therefore the victory
The heads bob up
Irregularly showing
Business, liveliness and
Depth
Arch of Titus North Panel – Titus procession into Rome on a chariot
Background filled with
Fasces, Traditionally carried by
emperor’s attendants called
Lictors
The winged goddess Victory crowns
Titus with a Laurel Wreath
Titus
Quadriga (4 horse chariot)
Lead by Roma (warlike
Personification of Rome)
Figures either side of the chariot
Genius Populi Romani (Guardian
Spirit of Roman people) shown
Nude to the waist &
Genius Senatus (Guardian of
Spirit of the Senate) in toga