Regulus 

"Regulus" is a 16th-century engraving by German artist Sebald Beham (1500-1550), depicting the Roman general Regulus being tortured to death by his Carthaginian captors. The engraving shows Regulus being rolled in a barrel studded with spikes, while a mounted soldier watches on. The scene is set within an oval frame, framed by elaborate botanical motifs. Beham’s dynamic composition and meticulous detail are characteristic of his work, a blend of realism and drama. The artwork provides a chilling glimpse into the barbarity of ancient warfare, highlighting the artist’s interest in both historical and biblical subjects.