Canvas Print : Elephant / Battle / Maccabbe
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Elephant / Battle / Maccabbe
Elephants used in battle by Maccabees
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Media ID 581882
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1849 Elephant Elephants Maccabees
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the stunning Elephant/Battle Canvas Print from Media Storehouse, featuring an iconic image from Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating artwork showcases the power and courage of the Maccabees as they rode elephants into battle against their enemies. The intricate details of the elephants and their riders are brought to life in vibrant colors on high-quality canvas, making this print a true masterpiece for any room in your home or office. With its rich, textured finish and durable materials, this canvas print is not only a beautiful addition to your decor but also a statement piece that tells a story of ancient history and heroism. Order yours today and bring the epic tale of the Maccabees to life in your living space.
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
This striking 1849 print depicts the historic use of elephants in battle by the Maccabees, a Jewish rebellion against the Seleucid Empire in the 2nd century BCE. The image captures the raw power and intensity of the elephant charge, a tactic that proved instrumental in the Maccabees' victories against their much larger and better-equipped enemies. The Maccabees, led by the charismatic figure of Judas Maccabeus, rose up against the Seleucid ruler Antiochus IV Epiphanes, who had desecrated the Second Temple in Jerusalem and imposed Greek culture on the Jewish population. The use of elephants in battle was a bold and innovative tactic, borrowed from the Seleucid army. The Maccabees captured these beasts during their raids on Seleucid strongholds and trained them to fight alongside their infantry. The print shows a line of elephants, each adorned with armor and riders, charging towards the enemy lines. The Maccabees, dressed in armor and wielding shields and spears, can be seen in the foreground, ready to engage in hand-to-hand combat once the elephants have breached the enemy defenses. The chaos and violence of the battlefield are palpable, with smoke rising from the fires of burning tents and the clash of swords and shields echoing in the air. This print is a testament to the ingenuity and determination of the Maccabees in the face of overwhelming odds. Their victories against the Seleucid Empire paved the way for the establishment of the Hasmonean dynasty, which ruled Judea for over a century and saw the restoration of the Second Temple and the observance of Jewish laws and customs. The use of elephants in battle was a defining moment in Jewish military history and remains a symbol of the resilience and resourcefulness of the Jewish people.
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