Hannibals Kampf mit den Helvetiern 1722

"Hannibals Kampf mit den Helvetiern" (Hannibal's Battle with the Helvetians) is an etching from 1722 by German artist Johann Elias Ridinger, currently housed in the Städel Museum. The artwork depicts the famous historical clash between Hannibal's Carthaginian army and the Helvetii, a Celtic tribe inhabiting parts of modern-day Switzerland. The scene is set amidst a rugged, mountainous landscape, capturing the drama and chaos of a battle. Ridinger's detailed and dynamic rendering of the soldiers, their weapons, and the mountainous terrain brings the historical event to life, exemplifying his mastery of etching and his interest in historical military subjects.