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Constantinople Fall - 3
The cannon of sultan Orban Date: April 1453
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1453 Cannon Constantinople Sultan
18"x14" Modern Frame
Experience history come to life with our exquisite Framed Prints from the Media Storehouse collection. This captivating piece, titled "Constantinople Fall - 3" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you back to the fateful year of 1453. Witness the powerful cannon of Sultan Mehmed II, ready to conquer the ancient city of Constantinople. Each print is meticulously framed to preserve the rich details of this iconic moment in history. Add this stunning work of art to your home or office to inspire and intrigue all who enter. Make history a part of your everyday life with Media Storehouse Framed Prints.
16x12 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 40.6cm x 35.6cm (16" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 45.7cm x 35.6cm (18" x 14")
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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