Copy of Attilius Regulus, from Roman Heroes 1535 - 1600

This is a copy of a print from the series *Roman Heroes* by Georg Pencz, created in the 16th century. The print, *Copy of Attilius Regulus*, depicts the Roman general and consul Attilius Regulus who was captured by the Carthaginians during the First Punic War. After being released on parole to negotiate peace, he advised the Roman senate to continue the war, thus violating his oath. He was then tortured and killed by the Carthaginians. The print, which is now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, shows Regulus being rolled inside a barrel studded with nails to his death.