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Constantinople Taken
Baudouin, Count of Flanders, penetrates the defences of Constantinople in 1203
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1203 Baldwin Battlements Baudouin Constantinople Count Crusade Crusades Defences Dome Flanders Fourth Standard
Mouse Pad
Standard Size Mouse Pad 7.75" x 9..25". High density Neoprene w linen surface. Easy to clean, stain resistant finish. Rounded corners.
Archive quality photographic print in a durable wipe clean mouse mat with non slip backing. Works with all computer mice
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 16.8cm x 23.7cm (6.6" x 9.3")
Estimated Product Size is 20.2cm x 23.7cm (8" x 9.3")
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 pivotal moment in the Fourth Crusade's siege of Constantinople in 1203, as Count Baudouin of Flanders and his Crusader forces breach the city's formidable defenses. The towering dome of the Hagia Sophia, a symbol of Byzantine power and culture, looms in the background, a stark contrast to the chaos and destruction unfolding below. Baudouin, leading the Crusaders' assault, is depicted here with his standard bearer, the large banner of Flanders unfurled, signaling the beginning of the end for the once impregnable city. The crusaders, clad in armor and wielding weapons, charge forward, scaling the battlements and storming through the gates. The Byzantine defenders, caught off guard, scramble to mount a defense, their efforts futile against the relentless onslaught. The Fourth Crusade, initially intended to aid the Byzantine Empire against the Seljuk Turks, took a dramatic turn when the Crusaders were diverted to Constantinople by Venetian merchants. The sack of the city marked a significant turning point in European history, leading to the establishment of the Latin Empire in the East and the weakening of the Byzantine Empire. This historical print, taken from the vast archives of Mary Evans Picture Library, offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time of war, intrigue, and the clash of empires. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the complex and often tumultuous relationship between Europe and the East, a relationship that continues to shape our world today.
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