The Departure of Regulus
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title:
The Departure of Regulus
text:
The Departure of Regulus is 1769 history painting by the Anglo-American artist Benjamin West. It was one of a number of classical scenes painted by West alongside his better-known depictions of more recent history. The scene depicts the departure from Rome of Regulus a consul and general of the
Roman Republic. Taken prisoner by Carthage during the First Punic War he was released on parole during the negotiations for peace. Realising that Rome intended to violate the peace terms, he chose as a ma
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Painting by Benjamin West
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Departure_of_Regulus
date created:
2024-07-28T02:20:08Z
date modified:
2024-08-30T16:25:31Z
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