Second Punic War 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

Diagram illustrates Battle of Cannae (Canne), 216 BC, drawing
Roman civilization, 3rd century b.C. Second Punic War. Diagram illustrates Battle of Cannae (Canne, Apulia region, Italy), 216 BC. Color illustration

HANNIBAL. Hannibal and his army crossing the Alps in 218 B. C. Engraving, 19th century
HANNIBAL. Hannibal and his army crossing the Alps in 218 B.C. Engraving, 19th century

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

Carthaginian leader Hannibal and Roman general Scipio meet to discuss possible terms before the Battle of Zama in modern Tunisia, 202 BC. The battle, won by the Romans, ended the Second Punic War

Hannibal crossing the Alps
6266227 Hannibal crossing the Alps; (add.info.: Hannibal and his army crossing the Alps in 218 BC during the Second Punic War)

Scipio and Hannibal meet before Battle of Zama
6266291 Scipio and Hannibal meet before Battle of Zama; (add.info.: Carthaginian leader Hannibal and Roman general Scipio meet to discuss possible terms before the Battle of Zama in modern Tunisia)

The generosity of Scipio Africanus, c.1557. Creator: Gambara, Lattanzio (around 1530-1574)
The generosity of Scipio Africanus, c.1557. Found in the Collection of the Museo di Santa Giulia, Brescia

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hannibal crossing the Rhone, 218 BC (1882-1884). Artist: Gilbert
Hannibal crossing the Rhone, 218 BC (1882-1884). During the Second Punic War, the Carthaginian general Hannibal led his army, including elephants, from Spain into Gaul

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 Fight between Scipio Africanus and Hannibal
FIA5385515 The Fight between Scipio Africanus and Hannibal by Cesari, Bernardino (1565-1621); 65, 7x88, 8 cm; Villa Margherita, Bordighera, Italy; (add.info.: " La bataille de Zama (Afrique)

Rome and Carthage at the Beginning of the Second Punic War, 218 BC (colour litho)
6016315 Rome and Carthage at the Beginning of the Second Punic War, 218 BC (colour litho) by Shepherd, William R. (1871-1934); Private Collection; (add.info)

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

Battle of Lake Trasimene, Italy, Second Punic War, 217 BC (colour litho)
5217560 Battle of Lake Trasimene, Italy, Second Punic War, 217 BC (colour litho) by Mills, Alfred Wallis (1855-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Lake Trasimene, Italy)

Fabius Maximus declares war on the Carthaginians, 218 BC (engraving)
3647079 Fabius Maximus declares war on the Carthaginians, 218 BC (engraving) by Vogel, Hermann (1856-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fabius Maximus declares war on the Carthaginians, 218 BC)

The meeting between Scipio Africanus and Hannibal before the Battle of Zama, 202 BC (engraving)
3647071 The meeting between Scipio Africanus and Hannibal before the Battle of Zama, 202 BC (engraving) by Vogel, Hermann (1856-1918); Private Collection; (add.info)

Hannibal at nine years of age, swearing enmity to the Romans (engraving)
5233480 Hannibal at nine years of age, swearing enmity to the Romans (engraving) by Gravelot, Hubert Francois (1699-1773); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hannibal at nine years of age)

Fabius Maximus, Roman politician and general (engraving)
2788694 Fabius Maximus, Roman politician and general (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fabius Maximus (c280-203 BC), Roman politician and general

Marcus Claudius Marcellus, Roman general and statesman (engraving)
2788660 Marcus Claudius Marcellus, Roman general and statesman (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marcus Claudius Marcellus (c268-208 BC)

Hannibals crossing of the Alps, 218 BC (engraving)
3647068 Hannibals crossing of the Alps, 218 BC (engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hannibals crossing of the Alps, 218 BC)

Hannibal crossing the Rhone with his army and elephants, 218 BC (chromolitho)
2782910 Hannibal crossing the Rhone with his army and elephants, 218 BC (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Hannibal leading the Carthaginian army over the Alps (coloured engraving)
3630102 Hannibal leading the Carthaginian army over the Alps (coloured engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info)

Statue of Marcus Claudius Marcellus (c. 268-208BC) (marble)
ALI249707 Statue of Marcus Claudius Marcellus (c.268-208BC) (marble) by Roman; Musei Capitolini, Rome, Italy; Alinari

Hannibal (247-183 BC) Passing the Alps, 1830 (proof impression of engraving on steel)
BIR189247 Hannibal (247-183 BC) Passing the Alps, 1830 (proof impression of engraving on steel) by Smith, W.R. (fl.1830); 8x9.5 cm; Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery; (add.info)

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)

Hannibal Crossing the Alps on an Elephant (oil on canvas)
1262534 Hannibal Crossing the Alps on an Elephant (oil on canvas) by Poussin, Nicolas (1594-1665); 100x135.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Hannibal (247-c. 183 BC) (engraving)
REV128462 Hannibal (247-c.183 BC) (engraving) by Spanish School; Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid, Spain; Spanish, out of copyright

Hannibal at the Siege of Casilinum, 216-215 BC (engraving)
3647069 Hannibal at the Siege of Casilinum, 216-215 BC (engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hannibal at the Siege of Casilinum, 216-215 BC)

Death of Sophonisba (engraving)
3644199 Death of Sophonisba (engraving) by Pencz, Georg (1500-50); Private Collection; (add.info.: Death of Sophonisba. Illustration from The Early Italian)

The Battle of Zama, after 1567 (oil on panel)
2970855 The Battle of Zama, after 1567 (oil on panel) by Cort, Cornelis (1533-before 1578) (after); 59x42.7 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Death of Sophonisba (litho)
STC416045 Death of Sophonisba (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Took poison at the instigation of her husband Massinissa;)

Death of Archimedes, illustration from La Vie des Savants Illustres
CHT326669 Death of Archimedes, illustration from La Vie des Savants Illustres by Louis Figuier, engraved by Charles Laplante (d.1903) Paris, published 1872 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Verhas

Hannibal leading the Carthaginian army over the Alps (coloured engraving)
3630105 Hannibal leading the Carthaginian army over the Alps (coloured engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info)

Statue of Marcus Claudius Marcellus (c. 268-208BC) (marble)
ALI249709 Statue of Marcus Claudius Marcellus (c.268-208BC) (marble) by Roman; Musei Capitolini, Rome, Italy; Alinari

Bust of Marcus Claudius Marcellus (c. 268-208BC) (marble)
ALI249708 Bust of Marcus Claudius Marcellus (c.268-208BC) (marble) by Roman; Musei Capitolini, Rome, Italy; Alinari

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)

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"The Second Punic War: A Tale of Hannibal's Cunning and Rome's Tenacity" In the year 216 BC, on the plains of Cannae, a battle plan was set in motion that would forever be etched in history. The Battle of Cannae, a pivotal moment during the Second Punic War, saw Hannibal Barca execute a brilliant strategy against the Roman army. (Battle of Cannae plan, 216 BC) Hannibal himself was an enigmatic figure - his bust stands as a testament to his military genius and determination. (Bust of Hannibal Barca) He led his troops fearlessly across treacherous terrain, including their legendary crossing over the Alps in 218 B. C. , depicted vividly in an engraving from the 19th century. (HANNIBAL. Hannibal and his army crossing the Alps in 218 B. C. ) Coins minted during this time bear witness to both sides' involvement in this epic conflict. One such coin showcases Hannibal on its obverse side with an elephant on its reverse - symbolizing Carthage's might and power. (Coin of Hannibal Barca) Another coin features Hiero II of Syracuse, highlighting how alliances played a crucial role throughout these tumultuous years. (Coin of Hiero II of Syracuse) The clash between Scipio Africanus and Hannibal is immortalized through artistry; Cesari's masterpiece captures their fierce encounter during battle while another depiction further emphasizes their rivalry. (The Fight between Scipio Africanus and Hannibal, c. 1616-1618) Amidst all this chaos, even great minds like Archimedes met tragic fates; Hutchinsons History illustrates his untimely death during these turbulent times.