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“Schlacht von Cannae (216 v. Chr.)”
| Article ID | EUI5652 |
Title | “Schlacht von Cannae (216 v. Chr.)” |
Description | The illustration depicts the Battle of Cannae (216 BC) on the River Ofanto, in southern Italy. Ancient Cannae is today the archaeological site of Canne della Battaglia. |
| Year | ca. 1640 |
Artist | Anonymus |
Historical Description | Cannae is known as the site of the famous battle in 216 BC during the Second Punic War. The Carthaginian general Hannibal defeated the Roman army there through a tactical encirclement. The Roman army suffered one of the worst defeats in its history. Despite this victory, however, Hannibal was unable to win the war |
| Dimensions (cm) | 29,5 x 37,5 cm |
| Condition | Perfect condition |
| Coloring | original colored |
| Technique | Copper print |