The Sacrifice of Marcus Curtius 

This pen and ink drawing by Jost Amman depicts the Roman legend of Marcus Curtius. In the story, a chasm opens in the Roman Forum, and an oracle states that it can only be closed by sacrificing Rome's most valuable treasure: its brave men. Marcus Curtius, a Roman soldier, leaps into the chasm on horseback, effectively sealing it. This drawing, created in the late 16th century, uses detailed lines to illustrate the dramatic moment of sacrifice. Amman was a prolific artist known for his illustrations, often depicting historical scenes and legends.