![cover image](https://wikiwandv2-19431.kxcdn.com/_next/image?url=https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/66/Capuan_bust_of_Hannibal%252C_Republican_Rome.jpg/640px-Capuan_bust_of_Hannibal%252C_Republican_Rome.jpg&w=640&q=50)
Capuan bust of Hannibal
Ancient Roman bust / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Capuan bust, is a sculpture often identified as Carthaginian general Hannibal.[1] Made of marble, it was discovered in the Italian city of Capua in 1667[2] and is housed in the Naples National Archaeological Museum. The bust is depicted on the five dinar banknote of Tunisia, 2013 series, the site of ancient Carthage.
Quick Facts Artist, Year ...
Capuan bust of Hannibal | |
---|---|
![]() | |
Artist | Unknown |
Year | Unknown |
Medium | Marble sculpture |
Subject | Unknown, possibly Hannibal |
Location | National Archaeological Museum, Naples, Naples, Italy |
Close