Carthage Collection (#4)

Sea Adventure: Hanno the Carthaginian (colour litho)
8668729 Sea Adventure: Hanno the Carthaginian (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hanno the Carthaginian)

Battle of Ecnomus, 256 BC (litho)
8663879 Battle of Ecnomus, 256 BC (litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plan showing the Roman and Carthaginian fleets at the Battle of Ecnomus, First Punic War)

Episode of the Second Punic War (218-202 BC): the stratageme of Hannibal or Annibal Barca (around 247-183 BC)
NWI4911826 Episode of the Second Punic War (218-202 BC): the stratageme of Hannibal or Annibal Barca (around 247-183 BC), General Carthaginians, in Campania (Italy)

Civil War: Roman general Caius Marius says the wise man (157-86 BC), having fled after a conflict with Sylla (or Sulla)
ELD4840583 Civil War: Roman general Caius Marius says the wise man (157-86 BC), having fled after a conflict with Sylla (or Sulla) takes refuge in Carthage

Roman Antiquite, Third Punic War: " the Battle of Carthage in 149 BC" (Third punic war)
ELD4961736 Roman Antiquite, Third Punic War: " the Battle of Carthage in 149 BC" (Third punic war: Battle of Carthage 149 BC)

Queen Dido of Carthage's banquet for the poet Aeneas. Dido in a tiara is flanked by Aeneas
FLO4620767 Queen Dido of Carthage's banquet for the poet Aeneas. Dido in a tiara is flanked by Aeneas and her sister Anna on a raised platform

Third Punic War: Battle of Carthage, storming of the citadel of Byrsa, 146 BC Engraving from "History of
ELD4935083 Third Punic War: Battle of Carthage, storming of the citadel of Byrsa, 146 BC Engraving from "History of the world" by Ridpath 1885 Private collection; (add.info)

The oath of Hannibal (Annibal) Barca (247-183 BC) to fight for Carthage (Tunisia) and remain an enemy of Rome
NWI4911125 The oath of Hannibal (Annibal) Barca (247-183 BC) to fight for Carthage (Tunisia) and remain an enemy of Rome, in front of his father Hamilcar (270-228 BC)

Queen Dido founding the city of Carthage. 19th century (engraving)
ELD4918177 Queen Dido founding the city of Carthage. 19th century (engraving); Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive

Roman Antiquite, Third Punic War: " the siege of Numantia (or Numance)
ELD4961757 Roman Antiquite, Third Punic War: " the siege of Numantia (or Numance) by the Romans in 134 BC" (Third punic war)

Roman antiquite: Second Punic War (218-202 BC), the passage of the Alps, 218 BC
ELD4954653 Roman antiquite: Second Punic War (218-202 BC), the passage of the Alps, 218 BC, by Carthaginian General Hannibal Barca (247-183 BC) (Second Punic War)

Siege of Syracuse performed by the Romans during the Second Punic War, from 213 to 212 BC (Second punic war)
ELD4961663 Siege of Syracuse performed by the Romans during the Second Punic War, from 213 to 212 BC (Second punic war: Siege of Syracuse (214Ð212 BC)

Queen Dido of Carthage preparing a ritual sacrifice of a white bull to the goddess Juno
FLO4620763 Queen Dido of Carthage preparing a ritual sacrifice of a white bull to the goddess Juno, whose temple can be seen behind

Portrait de Saint Cyprien (Cipriano ou Cyprianus) (?-258), premier eveque de Carthage - Codex de San Gregorio di
GIA5034944 Portrait de Saint Cyprien (Cipriano ou Cyprianus) (?-258), premier eveque de Carthage - Codex de San Gregorio di Nazianza (Nazianzeno)(Saint Gregoire de Nazianze) - Miniature grecque

An Excursion from Tunis to Zowan - Ruins of Oudinah, fifteeen miles south of Tunis, 1858. Creator: Unknown
An Excursion from Tunis to Zowan - Ruins of Oudinah, fifteeen miles south of Tunis, 1858. Engraving from a sketch by Mr. Arthur Hall

The Arrival of Aeneas in Carthage, between 1772 and 1774. Creator: Jean Bernard Restout
The Arrival of Aeneas in Carthage, between 1772 and 1774

Dido at the stake summoning the gods. Creator: Kauffmann, Angelika (1741-1807)
Dido at the stake summoning the gods. Private Collection

Le Passage d'Annibal, 1842. Creator: Honore Daumier
Le Passage d'Annibal, 1842. Hannibal's Crossing. Dans ces monts sourcilleux dont la neigeuse aigrette [?] Semble un front chenu de geant

War elephant. From "De re militari" by Vegetius, 1592. Creator: Anonymous. War elephant
War elephant. From "De re militari" by Vegetius, 1592. Private Collection

Monument of Phoenicians or Carthagenians on the island of Gozo, 1778. Creator: Louis Ducros
Monument of Phoenicians or Carthagenians on the island of Gozo, 1778. Drawing from the album Voyage to Italy, Sicily and Malta

Dido's Sacrifice to Juno, 1630. Creator: Pieter Lastman
Dido's Sacrifice to Juno, 1630

Death of Dido, 1663-1733. Creator: Gerard Hoet
Death of Dido, 1663-1733

Dido receiving Aeneas and Cupid disguised as Ascanius, 1710. Creator: Solimena, Francesco (1657-1747)
Dido receiving Aeneas and Cupid disguised as Ascanius, 1710. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Aeneas and Dido, 1739-1740. Creator: Solimena, Francesco (1657-1747)
Aeneas and Dido, 1739-1740. Found in the collection of the Museo di Capodimonte, Naples

Carthage; Afrique du nord, 1914. Creator: Unknown
Carthage; Afrique du nord, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

La bataille de Cannes, 1863. Creator: Francois-Nicolas Chifflart
La bataille de Cannes, 1863. Battle of Cannae. Episode of the 2nd Punic War which took place on 2 August 216 BC in the Puglia region (Italy)

The Wife of Hasdrubal Throws Herself on the Fire. Creator: Pierre Woeiriot
The Wife of Hasdrubal Throws Herself on the Fire

The Death of Dido, First third of 17th cen.. Creator: De Rosa (Annella di Massimo), Diana (1602-1643)
The Death of Dido, First third of 17th. Private Collection

Aeneas and Dido, 17th century. Creator: Pasinelli, Lorenzo (1629-1700)
Aeneas and Dido, 17th century. Found in the collection of the Muzeum Narodowe, Warsaw

The Suicide of Dido, c. 1520/1530. Creator: Albrecht Altdorfer
The Suicide of Dido, c. 1520/1530

Sophonisba Receiving the Poisoned Cup, n.d. Creator: Pieter Lastman
Sophonisba Receiving the Poisoned Cup, n.d

Coin of Hannibal Barca. Carthage. (Obverse: Hannibal, Reverse: Elephant), ca. 213-210 BC. Private Collection

1855 Spruneri Map Of North Africa In Ancient Times
1855, Spruneri Map of North Africa in Ancient Times, Carthage, Numidia, Alexandria

Tunisia, Tunis, Carthage, Byrsa Hill, Ruins

Map showing the ancient site of Carthage, Utica, and the Gulf of Carthage, plus the horizontal section of the lesser set of cisterns in the ruins of the ancient city of Carthage.

The Death of Sophonisba, c.1810 (oil on canvas)
XOS5884038 The Death of Sophonisba, c.1810 (oil on canvas) by Guerin, Pierre (1774-1833); 52x80 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Hannibal's Crossing of the Alps
3787630 Hannibal's Crossing of the Alps; (add.info.: Hannibal's Crossing of the Alps, 218 BC with elephants. Carthaginian military leader during Second Punic War)

Portrait of Hannibal Barca - Portrait of Hannibal or Annibal Barca (ca
XEE4162599 Portrait of Hannibal Barca - Portrait of Hannibal or Annibal Barca (ca. 247-183 BC), General and Carthaginian statesman - From series " Leaders of Men" - Chromolithography

Triumph of Scipio Africanus after defeating Hannibal
SECOND PUNIC WAR : the triumph of the Roman general and statesman Publius Cornelius Scipio Africanus after defeating the Carthaginian leader Hannibal at the Battle of Zama

Coin of Hiero II of Syracuse, 238-215 B. C
Coin of Hiero II of Syracuse, 238-215 B.C.. Private Collection

Tunisia, Tunis, Carthage, Byrsa Hill, Punic Ruins

USA, Missouri, Route 66, near Carthage, Red Oak II, Rescued Route 66 artifacts in part museum, part work of art, part residence

USA, Missouri, Route 66, Carthage, Public Square, Jasper County Courthouse

USA, Missouri, Route 66, Carthage, Drive-in Cinema

Tunisia, Tunis, Carthage, US World War Two-era War Cemetery

Tunisia, Tunis, Carthage, Roman-era Villa mosaiques

Tunisia, Tunis, Carthage, Byrsa Hill, Relief

Tunisia, Tunis, Carthage, Byrsa Hill, Mosaics

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Carthage, the ancient city that witnessed epic tales of triumph and tragedy. From its strategic Battle of Cannae plan in 216 BC to Hannibal's audacious crossing of the treacherous Alps with his army and elephants, Carthage was a force to be reckoned with. The meeting between Scipio Africanus and Hannibal at the Battle of Zama marked a pivotal moment in history, where two brilliant military minds clashed in an ultimate showdown. The image of Hannibal crossing the Rhone River on his daring campaign is etched into our collective memory. Carthage's rich heritage extends beyond warfare. Saint Perpetua, a courageous martyr who defied societal norms, left an indelible mark on this historic city. Byrsa Hill stands as a testament to Carthage's original Punic site, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its cultural significance. Intricate Roman mosaics tell stories of opulence and grandeur within Carthage's remains of villas from centuries past. The Punic Wars waged by Rome against they were fueled by Cato and the Senate's relentless pursuit for dominance. A bust depicting Hannibal Barca serves as a reminder of his extraordinary leadership during these tumultuous times. His name echoes through history as one who challenged Rome at every turn. Carthage may have fallen under Roman rule, but its legacy lives on through these captivating glimpses into its storied past, and is an enduring symbol of resilience and ambition that continues to captivate scholars and visitors alike.