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Constantinople Fall - 6
The emperor Constantinus XI Paleologus is last seen fighting as the gates of the city fall to the Turks. Date: 29 May 1453
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1453 Constantinople Constantinus Gates Turks
12"x9" (30x23cm) Canvas Print
"Experience the historical drama of Constantinople's fall with our stunning Canvas Print of "Constantinople Fall - 6" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating image depicts Emperor Constantinus XI Paleologus in his final moments of defense as the gates of the city crumble to the invading Turks on May 29, 1453. Our high-quality Canvas Prints bring history to life, enhancing any space with intrigue and depth. Order yours today and relive the epic tale of an era gone by."
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 30.5cm x 22.9cm (12" x 9")
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's Fall: The Last Stand of Emperor Constantinus XI Paleologus (29 May 1453) This evocative image captures the final moments of Constantinople, the ancient Roman capital and symbol of Byzantine civilization, as it succumbed to the relentless Ottoman Turkish siege on 29 May 1453. In the foreground, the determined figure of Emperor Constantinus XI Paleologus (r. 1449-1453) is shown fighting valiantly as the city's gates collapse before the invading forces. The fall of Constantinople marked the end of the Byzantine Empire, which had lasted for over a thousand years. The city, also known as Istanbul and the 'City of Churches,' had long been a cultural and spiritual center of the Eastern Orthodox Church and a melting pot of diverse influences from the Mediterranean world. The siege, led by Sultan Mehmed II, began on 2 April 1453, and despite the heroic efforts of the Byzantine defenders, the city's fortifications were eventually breached. In the final days of the siege, the emperor and his remaining soldiers made their last stand at the city's land walls, hoping to buy enough time for a relief force to arrive. The image of the emperor's last stand has become an enduring symbol of the courage and resilience of the Byzantine people in the face of overwhelming odds. The fall of Constantinople also marked the beginning of the Ottoman Empire's rise to power, which would last for over 600 years. This poignant image serves as a reminder of the rich history and cultural legacy of Constantinople and the Byzantine Empire.
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