Scipio Africanus Collection

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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)

Magnanimity of Scipio Africanus (detail), 1743 (fresco)
5949079 Magnanimity of Scipio Africanus (detail), 1743 (fresco) by Tiepolo, Giovanni Battista (Giambattista) (1696-1770); Villa Cordellina, Montecchio Maggiore, Vicenza, Veneto

Magnanimity of Scipio Africanus (detail), 1743 (fresco)
5949080 Magnanimity of Scipio Africanus (detail), 1743 (fresco) by Tiepolo, Giovanni Battista (Giambattista) (1696-1770); Villa Cordellina, Montecchio Maggiore, Vicenza, Veneto

Magnanimity of Scipio Africanus (detail), 1743 (fresco)
5949078 Magnanimity of Scipio Africanus (detail), 1743 (fresco) by Tiepolo, Giovanni Battista (Giambattista) (1696-1770); Villa Cordellina, Montecchio Maggiore, Vicenza, Veneto

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 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)

Continence of Scipio, 1650-55 (oil on canvas)
3545945 Continence of Scipio, 1650-55 (oil on canvas) by Eeckhout, Gerbrandt van den (1621-74); 133x168 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (add.info.: The Continence of Scipio)

Polybius with the sons of Aemilius Paulus
908803 Polybius with the sons of Aemilius Paulus by Weatherstone, A.C. (fl.1888-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hutchinsons History of the Nations published Hutchinson & Co circa 1920)

The dream of Scipio (chromolitho)
3100688 The dream of Scipio (chromolitho) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The dream of Scipio)

A Roman Triumph (litho)
STC416047 A Roman Triumph (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient Roman civil and religious ceremony to celebrate the military achievements of an army)

Scipio Africanus (engraving)
662844 Scipio Africanus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scipio Africanus. Illustration from History of Rome by Victor Duruy (Kegan Paul, Trench & Co)

The Triumph of Scipio (etching)
981685 The Triumph of Scipio (etching) by Mantegna, Andrea (1431-1506) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Triumph of Scipio.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection

The Attack on Cartagena, after 1566. Creator: Licinio, Giulio (1527-1591)
The Attack on Cartagena, after 1566. Found in the Collection of National Gallery, London

The Tomb of the Scipio Family (Sepolcro della famiglia de Scipioni), ca 1748. Private Collection

Port of Taranto (Tarentum), 1764. Private Collection

Hannibals army at the city of Naples. Miniature from: Vie d Hannibal by Plutarch, 16th century. Found in the collection of Bibliotheque Nationale de France

Hannibal crossing the Rhone, 1878. Private Collection

Hannibal defeated the Romans. From the Romuleon, c. 1480. Private Collection

The Continence of Scipio. Found in the Collection of Art History Museum, Vienne

The Continence of Scipio Africanus, 1600. Artist: Mander, Karel van, the Elder (1548-1606)
The Continence of Scipio Africanus, 1600. Found in the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Hannibal Crosses the Alps (from Munchener Bilderbogen). Artist: Leutemann, Gottlob Heinrich (1824-1905)
Hannibal Crosses the Alps (from Munchener Bilderbogen). Private Collection

Hannibal Crosses the Alps. Artist: Masson, Benedict (1819-1893)
Hannibal Crosses the Alps. Found in the collection of Musee des Beaux-arts, Chambery

The Battle of Zama. Artist: Romano, Giulio, (after)
The Battle of Zama. Found in the collection of Louvre, Paris

Scipio Africanus Freeing Massiva. Artist: Tiepolo, Giambattista (1696-1770)
Scipio Africanus Freeing Massiva. Found in the collection of Walters Art Museum, Baltimore

The Triumph of Scipio Africanus. Artist: Apollonio di Giovanni di Tommaso (ca. 1415-1465)
The Triumph of Scipio Africanus. Private Collection

The Attack on Cartagena, after 1566. Artist: Licinio, Giulio (1527-1591)
The Attack on Cartagena, after 1566. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Scipio paying homage to Mars. Artist: Pittoni, Giovan Battista (1687-1767)
Scipio paying homage to Mars. From a private collection

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Scipio Africanus, the renowned Roman general, is a figure deeply intertwined with the history of ancient Rome. His name echoes through time as one of the greatest military strategists and conquerors of his era. As we delve into Scipio's story, we come across various artifacts that shed light on his encounters with his formidable adversary, Hannibal Barca. A bust of Hannibal Barca reminds us of their epic clash during the Second Punic War, where these two brilliant minds faced off in a battle for supremacy. Coins from Carthage and Syracuse further illustrate this historical narrative. On one side, we see Hannibal himself depicted on a coin alongside an elephant – symbolizing his famous use of these majestic creatures in warfare. On another coin, Hiero II of Syracuse stands as a witness to this grand conflict. The Fight between Scipio Africanus and Hannibal immortalized by Cesari captures the intensity and drama that unfolded on the battlefield centuries ago. This artwork vividly portrays their struggle for dominance amidst chaos and bloodshed. Moving forward in time, Johannes Meursius and Willem van der Beke present us with architectural marvels showcasing Scipio's triumphal arch adorned with allegorical figures celebrating his victories over Carthage. In Sebastiano Ricci's masterpiece "The Continence of Scipio, " we witness not only his military prowess but also his moral character as he displays self-control when presented with captured women after victory. The Magnanimity frescoes depict Scipio's noble spirit resonating even centuries later; they serve as a testament to his enduring legacy within Roman society. Lastly, an ancient denarius bearing Scipio Africanus' image serves as a tangible reminder of how he was revered by Romans long after his death - forever etched into their collective memory. Scipio Africanus remains an indomitable figure whose strategic brilliance shaped Rome's destiny.