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Hannibals ruse to pass Fabius (litho)
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Hannibals ruse to pass Fabius (litho)
STC358062 Hannibals ruse to pass Fabius (litho) by Stewart, Allan (1865-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hannibal (c.248-183 BC); Quintus Fabius Maximus (c. 280-203 BC); The Carthaginians escaped from the Romans by tying torches to 2, 000 head of cattle and driving them against the Roman outposts; ); The Stapleton Collection
Media ID 25143334
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C03rd Carthaginian Cows Defence Flame Hillside Punic Wars Trick Flames
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In this lithograph titled "Hannibal's Ruse to Pass Fabius" we are transported back in time to witness a strategic maneuver during the Punic Wars. Created by Allan Stewart, this print showcases the brilliance of Hannibal (c. 248-183 BC) and his cunning plan to outsmart Quintus Fabius Maximus (c. 280-203 BC), a Roman general. The scene unfolds on a hillside where Carthaginian forces find themselves trapped by Roman outposts. Undeterred, Hannibal devises an ingenious scheme: he ties torches to 2,000 head of cattle and drives them towards the unsuspecting Romans. As night falls, chaos ensues as flames dance amidst the frightened animals. This image captures not only the intensity of battle but also highlights Hannibal's resourcefulness and ability to think outside conventional tactics. By utilizing fire and livestock as distractions, he successfully diverts attention from his true intentions, allowing his troops to escape unharmed. Stewart's meticulous engraving skillfully portrays the confrontation between two ancient powers locked in a struggle for dominance. The flickering flames serve as both symbols of destruction and tools for liberation—a testament to human ingenuity even in times of war. As we gaze upon this historic moment frozen in time, we cannot help but marvel at the audacity displayed by Hannibal and reflect on how such unconventional strategies can shape the course of history forevermore.
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