Punic Wars Collection

Battle of Cannae plan, 216 BC
Map of the Battle of Cannae, in which Hannibal defeated the Romans during the Second Punic War, 216 BC. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Bust of Hannibal Barca. Found in the collection of State A. Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

PANC2A-00156
Hannibal, the Carthaginian general who defeated the Roman army in 218. Hand-colored 17th-century engraving

The elephants of Hannibal (chromolitho)
974472 The elephants of Hannibal (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The elephants of Hannibal)

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)

Hannibal crossing the river Rhone (litho)
8634581 Hannibal crossing the river Rhone (litho) by Macfarlane, John (1857-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hannibal crossing the river Rhone)

Siege of Agrigentum (engraving)
8635764 Siege of Agrigentum (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Siege of Agrigentum, Sicily, First Punic War, 262 BC. Illustration from Rom)

Hamilcar Barca, Carthaginian general (engraving)
8635760 Hamilcar Barca, Carthaginian general (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hamilcar Barca (c275-228 BC)

Triumph of Scipio Africanus (engraving)
8635746 Triumph of Scipio Africanus (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Triumph of Scipio Africanus after his defeat of Hannibal at the Battle of)

Downfall of Carthage (engraving)
8635730 Downfall of Carthage (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Downfall of Carthage, Third Punic War, 146 BC. Illustration from Rom)

Hannibal's elephants at the Battle of Zama, 202 BC (litho)
8663565 Hannibal's elephants at the Battle of Zama, 202 BC (litho) by Motte, Henri-Paul (1846-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Meeting between Scipio Africanus and Hannibal (engraving)
8664204 Meeting between Scipio Africanus and Hannibal (engraving) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

HANNIBAL (247-183 BC). Carthaginian general and statesman (engraving)
CUL4932682 HANNIBAL (247-183 BC). Carthaginian general and statesman (engraving); Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: HANNIBAL (247-183 BC). Carthaginian general and statesman. Madrid

Carthage (engraving)
8635755 Carthage (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Carthage. Illustration from Rom)

Column of Duilius (engraving)
8635763 Column of Duilius (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rostral column of Gaius Duilius)

Lake Trasimene, Italy (engraving)
8635750 Lake Trasimene, Italy (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lake Trasimene, Italy. Illustration from Rom)

Roman ballista (engraving)
8635745 Roman ballista (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roman ballista. Illustration from Rom)

Hannibal crossing the Alps (engraving)
8635823 Hannibal crossing the Alps (engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hannibal and the Carthaginian army crossing the Alps into Italy, 218 BC)

Masinissa, King of Numidia (engraving)
8635744 Masinissa, King of Numidia (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Masinissa (c238-148 BC), King of Numidia. Illustration from Rom

Sophonisba, Carthaginian noblewoman (engraving)
8635742 Sophonisba, Carthaginian noblewoman (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sophonisba, Carthaginian noblewoman. Illustration from Rom)

Deployment of elephants at the forefront of the Carthaginian army (engraving)
8635761 Deployment of elephants at the forefront of the Carthaginian army (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Hannibal's army crossing the Rhone (engraving)
8635758 Hannibal's army crossing the Rhone (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hannibal's army crossing the Rhone, 218 BC)

Hannibal at the Siege of Casilinum (engraving)
8635752 Hannibal at the Siege of Casilinum (engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hannibal at the Siege of Casilinum, 216-215 BC. Illustration from Rom)

Death of Hannibal (engraving)
8635737 Death of Hannibal (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Death of Hannibal, c181 BC. Illustration from Rom)

Hamilcar makes his son Hannibal swear perpetual enmity to the Romans (colour litho)
8644906 Hamilcar makes his son Hannibal swear perpetual enmity to the Romans (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Hannibal's oath of enmity towards the Romans (engraving)
8635756 Hannibal's oath of enmity towards the Romans (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Hannibal crossing the Alps (engraving)
8635754 Hannibal crossing the Alps (engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hannibal and the Carthaginian army crossing the Alps into Italy, 218 BC)

Defeat of the Romans at the Battle of Ticinus (engraving)
8635753 Defeat of the Romans at the Battle of Ticinus (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Defeat of the Romans at the Battle of Ticinus)

Deployment of the Roman army at the Battle of Zama (engraving)
8635743 Deployment of the Roman army at the Battle of Zama (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Deployment of the Roman army at the Battle of Zama)

Ruins of the aqueduct of Carthage (engraving)
8635732 Ruins of the aqueduct of Carthage (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ruins of the aqueduct of Carthage. Illustration from Rom)

Roman siege engines (engraving)
8635747 Roman siege engines (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roman siege engines. Illustration from Rom)

Ruins of Carthage (engraving)
8635733 Ruins of Carthage (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ruins of Carthage. Illustration from Rom)

Scipio Aemilianus amidst the ruins of Carthage (engraving)
8635731 Scipio Aemilianus amidst the ruins of Carthage (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scipio Aemilianus amidst the ruins of Carthage)

Camp of the Carthaginian army before the Battle of Cannae (engraving)
8635751 Camp of the Carthaginian army before the Battle of Cannae (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Scipio Africanus burning the Carthaginian fleet (engraving)
8635741 Scipio Africanus burning the Carthaginian fleet (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Continence of Scipio (engraving)
8664237 The Continence of Scipio (engraving) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Continence of Scipio Africanus)

The Refusal of Archimedes, ca 1720. Creator: Ricci, Sebastiano (1659-1734)
The Refusal of Archimedes, ca 1720. Found in the Collection of the Casa Museu Ema Klabin, S£o Paulo

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

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)

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

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

The Fight between Scipio Africanus and Hannibal, c. 1616-1618. Artist: Cesari, Bernardino (1565-1621)
The Fight between Scipio Africanus and Hannibal, c. 1616-1618. Found in the collection of the Villa Margherita, Bordighera

The History of Hannibal, c. 1570 (tapestry)
CUL4925267 The History of Hannibal, c.1570 (tapestry) by Flemish School, (16th century); (add.info.: Battle of Zama. 16th v. SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY). Madrid. Royal Palace

The History of Hannibal, c. 1570 (tapestry)
CUL4924738 The History of Hannibal, c.1570 (tapestry) by Flemish School, (16th century); (add.info.: Battle of Zama. 16th v. SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY). Madrid. Royal Palace

The History of Hannibal, c. 1570 (tapestry)
CUL4894073 The History of Hannibal, c.1570 (tapestry) by Flemish School, (16th century); (add.info.: The History of Hannibal: Hannibal in Italy. ca. 1570)

The History of Hannibal, c. 1570 (tapestry)
CUL4894909 The History of Hannibal, c.1570 (tapestry) by Flemish School, (16th century); (add.info.: The History of Hannibal: The crossing of the Alps. ca. 1570. Detail)

The History of Hannibal, c. 1570 (tapestry)
CUL4894838 The History of Hannibal, c.1570 (tapestry) by Flemish School, (16th century); (add.info.: The History of Hannibal: The crossing of the Alps. ca. 1570. Detail)

The History of Hannibal, c. 1570 (tapestry)
CUL4925239 The History of Hannibal, c.1570 (tapestry) by Flemish School, (16th century); (add.info.: Battle of Zama. 16th v. SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY). Madrid. Royal Palace

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"The Punic Wars: A Tale of Ancient Rivalry and Epic Battles" In 216 BC, the Battle of Cannae unfolded with a cunning plan that would forever be etched in history. Carthaginian general Hannibal Barca devised a brilliant strategy, encircling and annihilating the Roman army. The Bust of Hannibal Barca stands as a testament to his military genius. However, victory was not always on Carthage's side. In 241 BC, the Roman fleet triumphed over the Carthaginians at the Battle of the Aegates. This engraving captures the decisive moment when Rome secured control over Sicily, marking a turning point in their struggle for dominance. One cannot discuss Hannibal without mentioning his iconic elephants. These majestic creatures became synonymous with his name and were instrumental in many battles against Rome. The chromolitho depiction showcases their awe-inspiring presence on ancient battlefields. Coins minted during this era provide glimpses into historical figures like Hannibal himself. One such coin from Carthage portrays him on its obverse while an elephant graces its reverse – symbols of power and resilience amidst conflict. The History of Hannibal tapestry series from c. 1570 brings to life pivotal moments from these wars through intricate artwork. It vividly portrays scenes like Scipio Africanus facing off against Hannibal, capturing both commanders' determination and valor. Amidst this tumultuous period, other players emerged onto the stage; Hiero II of Syracuse played a significant role by aligning with Rome against Carthage as depicted on another coin dating back to 238-215 B. C. The Punic Wars remain an enduring saga filled with strategic brilliance, heroic tales, and monumental clashes between two mighty civilizations – Rome and Carthage. Through artistry and artifacts spanning centuries, we can still glimpse into this captivating chapter in human history.