Canvas Print : Battle of Plataea
Canvas Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
Battle of Plataea
BATTLE OF PLATAEA The Greeks, led by the Spartan Pausanias, defeat a Persian army twice their size, thereby freeing Greece from the Persian menace
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Media ID 582209
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Defeat Freeing Greeks Menace Persian Size Spartan Wars Pausanias Plataea
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Experience the rich history of ancient Greece with our stunning Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring the iconic "Battle of Plataea" by Mary Evans Picture Library. Witness the epic clash between the Greeks, led by the valiant Spartan Pausanias, and the vast Persian army. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, brings to life the triumphant moment when Greece secured its freedom from the Persian menace. Each Canvas Print is meticulously crafted using premium materials, ensuring vibrant colors and sharp details that will bring history into your home or office. Elevate your decor and transport yourself back in time with this inspiring and intriguing piece of art.
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
The Battle of Plataea, 479 BC: A Turning Point in Ancient History This evocative print depicts the pivotal moment of the Battle of Plataea, a decisive engagement in the Greco-Persian Wars that marked the end of the first Persian invasion of Greece. The Greeks, led by the Spartan general Pausanias, are shown standing firm against the onslaught of a vast Persian army, twice their size. The historical significance of this battle cannot be overstated, as it represented the Greeks' successful defense against the Persian threat and their eventual liberation from foreign domination. The Battle of Plataea took place on August 27, 479 BC, near the city of Plataea in Boeotia, Greece. The Persian forces, led by the great king Xerxes I, had invaded Greece in 480 BC, and after a series of victories, had laid siege to the city of Athens. However, the Greeks, under the leadership of various city-states, managed to rally and inflict a crushing defeat on the Persians at the Battle of Plataea. Pausanias, the Spartan general, is depicted in the center of the print, his determined expression and raised sword inspiring his troops to hold their ground against the seemingly insurmountable Persian force. The Greeks, though outnumbered, fought with courage and tenacity, using their superior tactics and weapons to outmaneuver the Persians. The battle raged for hours, with both sides suffering heavy losses, but in the end, the Greeks emerged victorious. The Battle of Plataea marked the end of the Greco-Persian Wars and the beginning of a new era in ancient history. Greece was free from the Persian menace, and the Greeks went on to establish a cultural and political legacy that would last for centuries. This print is a testament to the indomitable spirit of the Greeks and their ability to defy the odds and secure their freedom.
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