How to Draw a Roman Soldier (Easy Step by Step)
This little Roman soldier is built from simple shapes: a half circle helmet, a round head, a box for the tunic, and a shield with a curved top and a rounded point at the bottom. He holds a tall spear and has a friendly smile.
- Medium
- 15 minutes
- 10 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
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In this article (7 sections)
How to draw a Roman soldier step by step
How to Draw a Roman Soldier · tinyhandscreate.com
Step 1: Guide shapes
Lightly sketch this oval. It only shows where the big parts go, so press softly. You will erase it at the end.
Step 2: Helmet dome and crest
Draw a big half circle for the top of the helmet, like a rainbow. Then draw two short straight lines down the middle, joined by a small rounded bump on top, for the crest.
Step 3: The helmet brim
Draw a wide, curved band across the bottom of the dome, with rounded ends sticking out on both sides. Add a second curved line just under it to make the band look thick.
Step 4: Sides of the head
Under the brim, draw one curved line down on the left and one on the right. Start each one at an end of the brim and curve it down and a little inward.
Step 5: Eyes and smile
Draw two round dots for eyes, one on the left and one on the right under the brim. Then draw a small curved smile between them, a little lower.
Step 6: Shoulders and tunic
Under the head, draw a wavy shoulder line that starts on the left and curves across to the right. Draw a straight line down from the left shoulder, add two short belt lines, and finish with a flat line along the bottom.
Step 7: Fist and feet
On the left, draw a small fist shape that looks like a little loop beside the tunic. At the bottom, draw two U-shaped feet peeking out under the tunic.
Step 8: The long spear
On the left, draw a long, slightly slanted pole that passes behind the fist and reaches down past the feet. At the top, draw a pointed leaf shape for the spear tip.
Step 9: The big shield
On the right, draw a big shield. Start with a gently curved top edge, then curve both sides down and bring them together in a rounded point at the bottom.
Step 10: Cross and sash
Draw a plus sign on the shield, one tall line and one crossing line. Then draw two long curved lines side by side from the left shoulder down across the tunic for the sash.
All done!
Erase the guide shapes, go over your lines, then color it in.
Finished your Roman soldier? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a rocket or how to draw a shooting star next.
Tips for drawing a Roman soldier
- Draw the helmet dome as a big half circle first, then add the wide band across the bottom so the helmet looks like it sits on the head.
- The shield is the trickiest part. Curve the top edge a little, draw both sides curving down, and meet them at a rounded point at the bottom.
- Draw the spear as one long slanted line and let it pass behind the fist so the hand looks like it is holding it.
Free Roman soldier coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this Roman soldier coloring page at full size and print it. It is the same drawing you just learned, with clean lines ready for crayons or markers.
How to color your Roman soldier drawing
Try red for the crest and shield cross, silver or gray for the helmet and spear tip, and tan for the tunic. For a creative twist, give your soldier a shield with your own family badge.
Roman soldier fun fact for kids
Roman soldiers carried large curved shields called scuta, and in a group they could lock them together into a protective wall called a testudo, which means tortoise.
Questions about drawing a Roman soldier
What shapes do I need to draw a Roman soldier?
You need a half circle for the helmet, curved lines for the sides of the head, a box shape for the tunic, and a shield with a curved top and a rounded point. A long thin line makes the spear.
How do I make my Roman soldier look friendly?
Keep the eyes as round dots and the smile small and curved. Make the head large and the feet small, and the soldier will look friendly right away.
How do I draw a Roman helmet?
Start with a half circle, add two short lines down the middle with a small bump on top for the crest, then draw a wide curved band along the bottom.
