First Punic War Collection

Victory of the Roman fleet over the Carthaginians at the Battle of the Aegates, 241 BC (engraving)
3647067 Victory of the Roman fleet over the Carthaginians at the Battle of the Aegates, 241 BC (engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info)

Regulus Returned to Carthage (engraving)
6266335 Regulus Returned to Carthage (engraving); (add.info.: Regulus Returned to Carthage. After a work by Benjamin West and Valentine Green. Marcus Atilius Regulus, circa 307 BC- circa 250 BC)

Rostral column of Gaius Duilius, commemorating the Roman naval victory over the Carthaginians at the Battle of Mylae in
3647063 Rostral column of Gaius Duilius, commemorating the Roman naval victory over the Carthaginians at the Battle of Mylae in 260 BC (engraving) by German School

Hamilcar Barca, Carthaginian general and father of Hannibal (engraving)
3647066 Hamilcar Barca, Carthaginian general and father of Hannibal (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hamilcar Barca (c275-228 BC)

Atilius Regulus preparing to leave Rome to return to captivity in Carthage (engraving)
3647065 Atilius Regulus preparing to leave Rome to return to captivity in Carthage (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Rome and Carthage, 264 BC
Territories of Rome and Carthage at the outset of the Punic Wars, 264 BC. Color lithograph

Sicily during the First Punic War, 264 BC. Color lithograph

Roman defeat of the Carthaginians at Mylae, 260 BC
Roman naval victory over the Carthaginians at Mylae during the First Punic War, 260 BC. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Roman Rome Carthage Victory The Battle Of Mylae
Roman victory at The Battle of Mylae, 260 BC during the First Punic War

The Battle of Cape Ecnomus or Eknomos, 256 BC, between the fleets of Carthage and the Roman Republic, during the First Punic War (264-241 BC)

Regulus Returned to Carthage. After a work by Benjamin West and Valentine Green. Marcus Atilius Regulus, circa 307 BC- circa 250 BC. Roman consul and general

Hamilcar, the father of Hannibal. Carthaginians fighting Roman galleys

The Embarkation of Regulus, Ancient Carthage, engraved by Daniel Wilson (1816-92)
XYC160290 The Embarkation of Regulus, Ancient Carthage, engraved by Daniel Wilson (1816-92), 1838-52 (etching) by Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851) (after)

FIRST PUNIC WAR BATTLE. In 256 B. C. during the First Punic War, the Roman fleet defeats Carthages fleet at Ecnomus
FIRST PUNIC WAR BATTLE. In 256 B.C. during the First Punic War, the Roman fleet defeats Carthages fleet at Ecnomus, off the coast of Carthage. Wood engraving, 19th century

FIRST PUNIC WAR, 260 B. C. The successful Roman attack on the Carthaginians at Mylae in 260 B. C
FIRST PUNIC WAR, 260 B.C. The successful Roman attack on the Carthaginians at Mylae in 260 B.C. Iillustration, 19th century

FIRST PUNIC WAR BATTLE. Battle of Ecnomus. In 256 B. C. during the First Punic War
FIRST PUNIC WAR BATTLE. Battle of Ecnomus. In 256 B.C. during the First Punic War, the Roman fleet defeated Carthages fleet at Ecnomus, off the coast of Carthage. Wood engraving, 19th century

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"The First Punic War: A Clash of Empires and Naval Triumphs" In the turbulent era of ancient Rome, a fierce conflict erupted between two mighty powers - Rome and Carthage. The First Punic War marked the beginning of a long-standing rivalry that would shape the course of history. The Roman fleet, under the command of Gaius Duilius, achieved a momentous victory over the Carthaginians at the Battle of Mylae in 260 BC. This triumph was commemorated by the magnificent Rostral column, standing tall as a testament to Roman naval supremacy. Hamilcar Barca, an illustrious Carthaginian general and father to one of history's greatest military minds - Hannibal - led his forces with unwavering determination against their Roman adversaries. His strategic brilliance became legendary during this brutal conflict. However, not all tales were filled with glory. Atilius Regulus found himself captured by the Carthaginians during battle but was released on parole to negotiate peace with Rome. Instead, he urged his Senate to reject any terms offered by their enemies and willingly returned to fulfill his parole obligations in Carthage. Sicily became a battleground for these warring factions as they vied for control over its rich resources and strategic importance. The island witnessed numerous clashes between Roman legions and Carthaginian forces throughout this protracted war. One such decisive encounter occurred at Cape Ecnomus or Eknomos in 256 BC when both fleets clashed fiercely upon treacherous waters. It proved to be another resounding victory for Rome as they continued their relentless pursuit against their formidable adversary. Through engravings capturing these pivotal moments in history, we glimpse into an era defined by courage, sacrifice, and unyielding determination from both sides.