Canvas Print : Gunpowder / Escape Attempt
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Gunpowder / Escape Attempt
The conspirators attempt to escape from Holbeach. Percy and Catesby are slain
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Media ID 573566
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1605 Attempt Catesby Conspirators Escape Fawkes Gun Powder Percy Plot Slain
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the captivating "Gunpowder / Escape Attempt" canvas print from the Media Storehouse collection, brought to you by Mary Evans Picture Library via Mary Evans Prints Online. This historic masterpiece transports you back to the tumultuous events of the Gunpowder Plot of 1605. Witness the dramatic moment as the conspirators, including Percy and Catesby, make a desperate attempt to escape from Holbeach. The intrigue and tension of this iconic image are beautifully rendered in this high-quality canvas print, making it a stunning addition to any home or office. With its vivid colors and detailed textures, this captivating artwork is sure to be a conversation starter and a source of intrigue for years to come. Order now and bring a piece of history into your space.
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 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image captures the chaotic aftermath of the failed Gunpowder Plot of 1605, an attempt to assassinate King James I of England by explosives placed in the House of Lords. The conspirators, led by Robert Catesby and including Guy Fawkes and Thomas Percy, had hoped to ignite the explosives during the State Opening of Parliament on November 5, 1605. However, their plans were foiled when an anonymous tip-off led to the discovery of the plot. In this print, the conspirators are shown attempting to escape from Holbeach, a town in Norfolk, England, where they had fled after the failure of the plot. The scene is filled with turmoil and confusion, as soldiers close in on the fugitives. In the foreground, Catesby and Percy are shown lying slain, their bodies riddled with bullets. Fawkes, who had been captured earlier, is depicted in the background, being led away by soldiers. The Gunpowder Plot was a pivotal moment in English history, and this print offers a vivid representation of the events that unfolded during the escape attempt. The conspirators' plan to assassinate the king was a response to religious and political tensions in England at the time, particularly the persecution of Catholics. The discovery of the plot led to increased scrutiny of the Catholic community and the passing of the Gunpowder Treason Act, which made it treasonous to plot against the monarch. This historic print provides a fascinating glimpse into a pivotal moment in English history and serves as a reminder of the complex political and religious tensions that shaped the country during this period.
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