Canvas Print : Caxton / King
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Caxton / King
THE KING
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Media ID 625885
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1474 Caxton Chess Ermine Sceptre Throne Games Septre
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
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 image captures the regal presence of William Caxton, the pioneering English printer, as he sits before an ornate Tudor-style throne adorned with ermine. The year is 1474, and Caxton, dressed in the robes of a king, holds both a sceptre and a crown in his hands. The symbolism of these regal accoutrements signifies Caxton's significant role in bringing the printed word to the English people, making him a veritable "King of Printing." The chessboard and pieces at Caxton's feet serve as a subtle reminder of the intellectual and cultural importance of this new technology. Chess, a game of strategy and intellect, was a popular pastime among the nobility, and the printed book would soon make this and other knowledge accessible to a wider audience. The intricate details of the throne, with its richly decorated arms and ornate carvings, reflect the opulence and grandeur of the Tudor court. The delicate folds of Caxton's robes, the intricate patterns on the throne, and the deep shadows cast by the fireplace all contribute to the sense of history and tradition that permeates this image. This photograph print, from the extensive collection of Mary Evans Picture Library, offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when the printed word was a revolutionary technology and the power of the monarchy was at its zenith. The image invites us to contemplate the profound impact that Caxton's invention would have on the course of history and the dissemination of knowledge.
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