Hannibal Fighting Scipio

Heinrich Aldegrever

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts a black and white illustration of a chaotic battle scene. The scene is crowded with multiple nude male figures. The men are armed with swords and shields. Some men are standing, some are kneeling, and others are lying on the ground. The men are in various aggressive postures, some with arms raised. Two banners are present, one on the left with "HANIBAL" and one on the right with "PV COR SCIPIO". The background of the illustration is dark gray. The illustration has a rectangular shape with a rough texture around the edges. The style of the illustration is detailed and engraved. The overall mood of the illustration appears intense and violent. The scene is likely a depiction of a famous battle between Hannibal and Scipio. The title of the work is "Hannibal Fighting Scipio" and the artist is Heinrich Aldegrever.