A Roman Soldier Fighting one of Hannibal's Elephants, pl. 7 in the Venationes Ferarum, Avium, Piscium series, Jan van der Straet, called Stradanus, Flemish, 1523–1605, Karel van Mallery, Philips Galle, Flemish, 1537 - 1612, Engraving on laid paper, Horizontal rectangle. Public combat between armeed warriors and an elephant. All of the warriors have fallen, except one, who faces the elephant, his sword upraised. A portion of the elephant's trunk has been severed. Spectators in enclosures, right and rear. Left to center, below: 'Ioan. Stradanus invent. / Carol de Mallery Sculp. / Phls Galle

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