Hanno II the Great

Hanno II the "Great"[1] (Punic: 𐤇𐤍𐤀, ḤNʾ)[2] was a wealthy Carthaginian aristocrat in the 3rd century BC.

He preferred to continue conquering territory in Africa rather than fight a naval war against Rome that would bring him no personal gain.

After the war, Hanno refused to pay the Berber mercenaries who had been promised money and rewards by Hamilcar.

His nickname "the Great" was apparently earned because of his conquests among the African enemies of Carthage,[4] and he continued to oppose war with Rome, which would necessarily involve naval engagements.

During the Second Punic War, he led the anti-war faction in Carthage, and is blamed for preventing reinforcements from being sent to Hamilcar's son Hannibal after his victory at the Battle of Cannae.

The painting showcases rows of an army, including infantry and war elephants, on the march. In the center of the image, among the troops, an individual appears to give commands.
Hanno commands his army in the leadup of the Battle of Utica , as envisaged by Georges Rochegrosse and Eugène-André Champollion.