Scipio Africanus The Elder Collection

The Continence of Scipio, early-mid 18th century. Creator: Giovanni Battista Tiepolo
The Continence of Scipio, early-mid 18th century. The Continence of Scipio, or The Clemency of Scipio, is an episode in the life of the Roman general Scipio Africanus

Lucius Mutius, Scipio Africanus, and Paulus Aemilius (recto) Battle Scene (verso) from... 1937. Creator: Hans Weiditz
Lucius Mutius, Scipio Africanus, and Paulus Aemilius (recto) Battle Scene (verso) from Officia M.T.C. plate 23 from Woodcuts from Books of the XVI Century, 1531, assembled into portfolio 1937

The Continence of Scipio, 1765-1770. Creator: Giacinto Diana
The Continence of Scipio, 1765-1770

The Death of Scipio, n.d. Creator: Adam Friedrich Oeser
The Death of Scipio, n.d

The Continence of Scipio, 1600. Creator: Karel van Mander I
The Continence of Scipio, 1600. Other Title(s): The Continence of Scipio. On the verso: Allegory on Nature

The continence of Scipio, 1672. Creator: Joan van Noort
The continence of Scipio, 1672. The Roman general Scipio Africanus refuses to accept a ransom for a young female prisoner, returning her to her fiance Allucius

The Continence of Scipio, n.d. Creator: Unknown
The Continence of Scipio, n.d

Plate 27: Triumphal arch, elevation of the back, surmounted by allegorical figures and dec... 1636
Plate 27: Triumphal arch, elevation of the back, surmounted by allegorical figures and decorated with scenes from Roman mythology

Plate 31: The triumph of Scipio Africanus; from Guillielmus Becanuss Serenissimi Princip... 1636
Plate 31: The triumph of Scipio Africanus; from Guillielmus Becanuss Serenissimi Principis Ferdinandi, Hispaniarum Infantis... 1636

Denarius (Coin) Depicting Scipio Africanus, 112-111 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Denarius (Coin) Depicting Scipio Africanus, 112-111 BCE

The Continence of Scipio, c. 1706. Creator: Sebastiano Ricci
The Continence of Scipio, c. 1706. [The Roman general Scipio Africanus refuses to hold a woman as a captive of war]

The Battle of Zama, after 1567. Creator: Unknown
The Battle of Zama, after 1567. [The Battle of Zama was fought in 202 BC near Zama, (in present-day Tunisia). The Carthaginians led by Hannibal were defeated by the Roman army under Publius Cornelius

The Capture of Carthagena by Scipio and His Troops, 1539. Creator: Georg Pencz
The Capture of Carthagena by Scipio and His Troops, 1539

Scipio Africanus the Elder, Roman general of the Punic Wars (litho)
5997118 Scipio Africanus the Elder, Roman general of the Punic Wars (litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scipio Africanus the Elder (236-183 BC)

Scipio Africanus the Elder, Roman general of the Punic Wars (engraving)
5216741 Scipio Africanus the Elder, Roman general of the Punic Wars (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scipio Africanus the Elder (236-183 BC)

Scipio Restoring His Captive to Her Lover, 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Scipio Restoring His Captive to Her Lover, 17th century

Scipio Granting Clemency to the Prisoners, 1530-61. Creator: Battista Franco Veneziano
Scipio Granting Clemency to the Prisoners, 1530-61

Scipios Appeal to the People, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Scipios Appeal to the People, 1890. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History Vol. II - Rome", by Edmund Ollier. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris and Melbourne, 1890]

Scipio Africanus, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Scipio Africanus, 1890. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History Vol. II - Rome", by Edmund Ollier. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris and Melbourne, 1890]

Considerate Conduct of Scipio Africanus, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Considerate Conduct of Scipio Africanus, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

Scipio and Hannibal, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Scipio and Hannibal, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

His progress was as that of a king, c1912 (1912). Artist: Ernest Dudley Heath
His progress was as that of a king, c1912 (1912). After the battle of Zama in 202 BC, the Carthaginian army had been wiped out

The Magnanimity of Scipio Africanus, c1727-1769. Artist: Francesco Fontebasso
The Magnanimity of Scipio Africanus, c1727-1769. Fontebasso, Francesco (1709-1769). Found in the collection of the State M. Ciurlionis Art Museum, Kaunas

The Magnanimity of Scipio Africanus, 1640. Artist: Nicolas Poussin
The Magnanimity of Scipio Africanus, 1640. Poussin, Nicolas (1594-1665). Found in the collection of the State A. Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Scipio Africanus, Roman general. Publius Cornelius Africanus Scipio (236-183 BC) fought in the Second Punic War against Hannibal and the Carthaginians

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"Scipio Africanus the Elder: A Roman General of Great Triumphs and Compassion" Plate 27 showcases a magnificent triumphal arch, adorned with allegorical figures and decorative elements. This elevation captures the grandeur associated with Scipio Africanus, a legendary figure in Roman history. In Plate 31, we witness the triumphant moment of Scipio Africanus. Depicted by Guillielmus Becanuss Serenissimi Principis Alexandri Farnesii Imagines, this artwork immortalizes his victory in battle. Jacob Neeffs and Johannes Meursius contribute to its creation alongside Willem van der Beke. A denarius coin from 112-111 BCE portrays an image of Scipio Africanus, showcasing his prominent role during the Punic Wars. The unknown creator skillfully captures his likeness on this ancient currency. Sebastiano Ricci's masterpiece "The Continence of Scipio" depicts a significant event in his life where he displayed remarkable self-control and virtue. Created around 1706, this painting showcases Ricci's talent for capturing historical moments. "The Battle of Zama, " created by an unknown artist after 1567, illustrates one of Scipio Africanus' most decisive victories against Carthage during the Second Punic War. This artwork serves as a testament to his strategic genius on the battlefield. Georg Pencz's work titled "The Capture of Carthagena by Scipio and His Troops" depicts another pivotal moment in Scipio's military career. Created in 1539, it highlights his leadership skills and ability to conquer formidable cities. Lithographs and engravings further immortalize Scipio Africanus' legacy as a Roman general who shaped history through valorous actions on numerous occasions throughout the Punic Wars era.