In Europe during the Renaissance ( 15th and 16th centuries CE ) , painters and sculptors sometimes depicted rulers wearing pseudo-Roman military attire , including the cuirass , military cloak , and sandals .
Roman armour , particularly the muscle cuirass , has symbolized amazing power .
In Europe during the Renaissance ( 15th and 16th centuries CE ) , painters and sculptors sometimes depicted rulers wearing Roman military attire , including the cuirass , military cloak , and sandals .
Roman armour , particularly the muscle cuirass , has symbolized amazing power .