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Events / War / Thirty Years
Friedrich V, Elector Palatine, the Winter King of Bohemia, is defeated at the BATTLE OF THE WHITE MOUNTAIN, near Prague
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1620 Bohemia Defeated Elector Friedrich Palatine Prague Thirty Years
22"x18" Modern Frame
Introducing the stunning "Events / War / Thirty Years" framed print from the Media Storehouse collection, featuring this iconic image from Mary Evans Picture Library. Witness the pivotal moment of the Battle of the White Mountain, near Prague, where the Electors of the Palatinate, led by Friedrich V, met their defeat at the hands of the Catholic forces in 1620. This powerful and evocative print transports you back in time, offering a captivating glimpse into the tumultuous Thirty Years' War. Adorn your walls with this historically significant piece and bring a touch of the past into your home or office.
20x16 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 45.7cm (20" x 18")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 45.7cm (22" x 18")
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 evocative print depicts the momentous Battle of the White Mountain, which took place near Prague in November 1620. The scene shows the defeat of Frederick V, Elector Palatine, also known as the Winter King of Bohemia, at the hands of the combined forces of the Catholic League and the Spanish Army. The Battle of the White Mountain marked a turning point in the Thirty Years' War, a prolonged and devastating conflict that raged across Europe from 1618 to 1648. The war began as a series of religious and political disputes between Protestant and Catholic forces, but quickly escalated into a wider conflict involving various European powers. Frederick V, a Protestant leader, had been elected King of Bohemia in 1619, but his rule was short-lived. In the autumn of 1620, he led an army of Protestant forces to challenge the Catholic forces of the Holy Roman Emperor, Ferdinand II, near Prague. The Battle of the White Mountain, fought on November 8, 1620, resulted in a decisive victory for the Catholic side, and marked the end of Protestant hopes for victory in the war. The print captures the drama and chaos of the battlefield, with soldiers clashing swords and horses rearing up in the midst of the smoke and dust. At the center of the scene, Frederick V is shown on horseback, his face contorted in determination as he leads his troops into the fray. Despite his valiant efforts, he was ultimately unable to prevent his defeat. The Battle of the White Mountain had far-reaching consequences for Europe, leading to the consolidation of Catholic power and the spread of the Thirty Years' War across the continent. This print offers a powerful visual representation of a pivotal moment in European history.
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