The Oath of Hannibal
Benjamin West · 1770
Why it's great
The boy Hannibal swears at an altar to hate Rome forever, with his father Hamilcar watching. Benjamin West painted it in 1770 while visiting Rome as a young American artist, and later George III bought it.
🏛️ Part of history
Hannibal & the Punic Wars (264–146 BC) — The boy Hannibal swears at an altar to hate Rome forever, with his father Hamilcar watching.
Where to see it
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Benjamin West was born near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and moved to Europe in his twenties. He settled in London, where he became the history painter to King George III and later President of the Royal Academy. He taught many American painters. He died in London in 1820.
