The Departure of Marcus Attilius Regulus for Carthage

Museum record 50397: The Departure of Marcus Attilius Regulus for Carthage by Jacques-Louis David. A verified entry point for discovery.

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In David’s powerful study, the defeated Roman general Marcus Atilius Regulus, refusing the entreaties of his wife, insists on being sent back to Carthage to be executed. The relief-like drawing, seemingly carved from stone, boldly combines a sober setting and technique (black ink, white wash) with extreme theatricality, like a scene performed onstage. MyArtTaste includes museum record 50397 as a recognizable discovery anchor, using the institution's official public-domain metadata and image for this spec…