Well, actually this is not a prequel to "Gabriella flogged to death".
This set was intended to illustrate the story of the princess Gabriella, whose queendom was invaded by the Romans. In the story Gabriella decided to betray her people, go and seduce the Roman commander to save her life and keep on happily reigning. Unfortunately for her, her plan does not succeed, and she is given to the soldiers. At first, she does not resist, since she does not even image what is going to happen to her.
The story was interrupted, and remained uncomplete. Nevertheless, the set of renders that Jucundus made for it are breath-taking, indeed!
Also, I am trying to convince Juc to complete the set about "Gabriella flogged to death", since there are a few scenes that are still missing. I think that having it completed, and have the story publishede again, with such illustrations, would be really great. Help me!!!