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Constantinople Fall - 3
The cannon of sultan Orban Date: April 1453
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1453 Cannon Constantinople Sultan
10"x8" Photo Print
Experience history come to life with our exquisite Constantinople Fall - 3 print from the Media Storehouse collection. This evocative image, brought to you by Mary Evans Prints Online, captures the moment of the final assault on Constantinople in April 1453. The powerful cannon of Sultan Mehmed II is poised to breach the city's walls, marking the end of the Byzantine Empire. Add this stunning piece of historical art to your home or office to inspire and intrigue, and transport yourself back in time.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 15.5cm (10" x 6.1")
Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
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
Constantinople Fall - 3: The Cannon of Sultan Mehmet II, April 1453" This evocative image captures the pivotal moment in history when the Byzantine Empire came to an end and the Ottoman Empire rose to power. The date is April 29, 1453, and the location is the walls of Constantinople, the ancient city that had stood as the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire for over a thousand years. At the center of the photograph is the cannon of Sultan Mehmet II, the conqueror of Constantinople. The massive weapon, with its intricately decorated barrel and elaborate mounting, is poised to fire the final shot that would breach the city's defenses. The smoke from previous cannonballs fills the air, and the dust from the impact settles on the ground. The fall of Constantinople was a turning point in world history. The city, which had long been a symbol of Christian power and civilization, was now in the hands of the Muslim Ottoman Empire. Sultan Mehmet II, who ruled from 1451 to 1481, was a visionary leader who saw himself as the heir to the Roman Empire. He was determined to make Constantinople the new capital of his empire and to establish a new golden age of art, culture, and learning. The photograph is a reminder of the rich history and complex cultural exchanges that have shaped the world we live in today. It is also a testament to the enduring power of human ambition and the indelible mark that great leaders leave on history.
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