Canvas Print : Cressets and Street Lamp
Canvas Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
Cressets and Street Lamp
Paris streets illuminated by lamps of slowly-burning material placed in strategic locations : the nightwatchmen carry cressets using similar technology Date: 16th century
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Media ID 7140063
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Burning Carry Forms Illuminated Lamp Lamps Lighting Locations Material Similar Slowly Strategic Technology
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
"Step back in time with our exquisite 'Cressets and Street Lamp' Canvas Print from Media Storehouse. This evocative image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, takes you to the heart of Parisian streets in the 16th century. Witness the enchanting sight of lamplighters tending to the slowly-burning cressets and street lamps, casting a warm, flickering glow over the cobblestones. Transport yourself to a bygone era with this stunning, high-quality canvas print, perfect for adding character and charm to any room in your home."
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative 16th century print captures the enchanting scene of Parisian streets illuminated by the soft glow of cressets and street lamps. The slowly-burning material, placed in strategic locations, casts an otherworldly light on the cobblestone streets, creating a sense of mystery and wonder. The nightwatchmen, carrying their own cressets, move through the shadows, their forms silhouetted against the warm light. Cressets, a precursor to modern street lighting, were made from hollowed-out animal horns or clay pots filled with tallow or oil, with a wick or cloth wick suspended inside. The technology, while rudimentary by today's standards, was a significant advancement in urban lighting during this era. The similar design of both the cressets carried by the nightwatchmen and the street lamps creates a sense of unity and continuity, as if the entire city is working together to keep the darkness at bay. The print transports us back in time, allowing us to imagine the sights, sounds, and smells of the Parisian streets during the 16th century. The gentle flicker of the cressets and the steady, reliable light of the street lamps would have provided a sense of security and comfort to the city's residents, guiding them through the night as they went about their business or returned home from a long day's work. This image is a reminder of the importance of innovation and the role it plays in shaping our world, even in the most seemingly mundane aspects of daily life. The 16th century Parisian nightscape, illuminated by the flickering light of cressets and street lamps, remains a source of inspiration and wonder, inviting us to explore the rich history and culture of the past.
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