Poster Print : Preaching, Clermont
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Preaching, Clermont
FIRST CRUSADE At the Council of Clermont, pope Urban II urges Christians to take arms against the infidels
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Media ID 593735
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1095 Christians Clermont Council Crusade Crusades Knights Pope Preaching Urges Infidels
18x24 inch Poster Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse range of inspiring and historic poster prints, featuring the iconic image "Preaching, Clermont" by Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online. This powerful image captures the moment at the Council of Clermont in 1095, where Pope Urban II passionately urges Christians to join the First Crusade and take up arms against the infidels. Bring a piece of history into your home or office with this stunning, high-quality poster print. Perfect for inspiring motivation, historical education, or simply as a conversation starter, this print is a must-have for anyone with an appreciation for history or art. Order yours today and let the spirit of the First Crusade live on in your space.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
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
In this evocative image from the annals of history, Pope Urban II delivers an impassioned sermon at the Council of Clermont in 1095, calling upon Christians from across Europe to join him in a righteous crusade against the infidels. The first Crusade, as this pivotal moment came to be known, would forever alter the course of history. The pope, depicted here in the center of the composition, stands before an attentive crowd of clergy and laity, his hands raised in supplication as he implores them to take up arms and defend the Holy Land from the Muslim forces that had seized Jerusalem and other sacred sites. The intensity of his gaze and the urgency in his voice are palpable, as he paints a vivid picture of the rewards that await those who answer his call. The council, held in the bustling town of Clermont in modern-day France, was a pivotal event in the history of the Crusades. It marked the beginning of a series of military campaigns sanctioned by the Catholic Church to reclaim the Holy Land from Muslim rule. The call to arms resonated deeply with the European population, who saw this as an opportunity to defend their faith and gain spiritual and earthly rewards. The image captures the spirit of this momentous occasion, with the pope's words igniting a fire in the hearts of those gathered, inspiring them to embark on a dangerous and uncertain journey to the Holy Land. The knights and soldiers, depicted in the background, would soon set out on their crusade, leaving behind their homes and families to answer the call of their faith and their lord, Pope Urban II. This powerful image serves as a reminder of the profound impact that religious fervor and political ambition can have on the course of history. It is a testament to the enduring power of the spoken word and the indomitable spirit of those who answered the call to defend their faith and their homeland.
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