Hannibal, Stone statue in Tuileries Garden, Paris, France
Hannibal is a marble statue by Sébastien Slodtz, carved between 1687 and 1704, showing the Carthaginian general as a bearded, helmeted figure in armour who counts the rings of slain Roman knights into his hand. It stands in the Tuileries Garden, where it was moved from the gardens of Versailles.
Sculptor Sébastien Slodtz created this work between 1687 and 1704 originally for Versailles. The statue was later moved to the Tuileries Garden in Paris, where it remains on view today.
The statue represents a military hero from ancient times, celebrated in European artistic tradition. It stands as one of several stone monuments depicting classical warriors that were displayed in Versailles gardens and later relocated to Paris.
The statue is located in a central area of the garden and is easily reached from Rue de Rivoli, where several entrances to the garden are available. Visiting is possible throughout the year, and the garden offers many pathways for exploring.
Hannibal is shown not with an elephant but counting the rings taken from fallen Roman knights, a detail drawn from the ancient account of his victory at Cannae. The marble group was carved in the workshop of Sébastien Slodtz for Versailles before joining the Tuileries ensemble.
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