The Losing Gladiator

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This is a sketch of determined but unfortunate aging gladiator.  He is wearing an armored subcingalicum and carries a 3rd century cavalry shield.





A late night concept sketch of the able, charismatic, and ultimately disloyal vassal of the elderly King Lupus. 

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