Cartouche met allegorie op Carthago 1749

This etching, titled "Cartouche met allegorie op Carthago" by Jan Caspar Philips, depicts a scene from the history of the ancient Phoenician city of Carthage. Created in 1749, the piece showcases the city's rise to prominence and subsequent fall. An allegorical figure of Carthage stands on a platform, holding a globe, symbolizing her once-extensive power. A figure of a man, possibly representing Rome, steps towards Carthage, highlighting the struggle between the two empires. The etching features a richly detailed background, with an intricate cartouche design and a depiction of a battle scene in the distance. The cartouche, characteristic of European Baroque art, serves as a frame for the central allegory, adding to the overall aesthetic appeal.