Fireback Tile Picture Hannibal

Rotterdam, c. 1615-1640

Hannibal, the Carthaginian hero, was defeated during the Second Punic War by Scipio (opposite wall). The tile tableaux with the two army leaders adorned the inside of a chimney, on either side of the flue. Painted on a white, reflective surface, the large figures will

  • Artwork typetile, tile tableau
  • Object numberBK-NM-5290
  • Dimensionsheight 153 cm x width 38 cm x thickness 3 cm