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Aristides Ostracised
Aristides the Just, victor of the Battle of Marathon, is approached in the Agora by an illiterate citizen, asking him to carve his name on a shell. Aristides is then ostracised
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Agora Approached Carve Citizen Fate Marathon Sealing Shell Unpopular Victor Aristides Illiterate Ostracised Ostracon
16"x20" (51x41cm) Metal Print
Bring the timeless story of Aristides Ostracised to life with our Media Storehouse Metal Prints. This captivating image from Mary Evans Prints Online depicts Aristides the Just, the legendary victor of the Battle of Marathon, being approached by an illiterate citizen in the Agora. The moment Aristides carves the man's name on a shell, he is ostracised for bending the rules of Athenian democracy. Our high-quality metal prints are not just beautiful works of art; they're also a testament to the enduring power of storytelling. Each print is meticulously crafted using premium metal sheets and vibrant inks, ensuring a stunning, long-lasting display. Elevate your home or office décor with this intriguing piece of ancient history.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, our metal photo prints go beyond traditional canvases, adding a cool, modern touch to your space. Wall mount on back. Eco-friendly 100% post-consumer recycled ChromaLuxe aluminum surface. The thickness of the print is 0.045". Featuring a Scratch-resistant surface and Rounded corners. Backing hangers are attached to the back of the print and float the print 1/2-inch off the wall when hung, the choice of hanger may vary depending on size and International orders will come with Float Mount hangers only. Finished with a brilliant white high gloss surface for unsurpassed detail and vibrance. Printed using Dye-Sublimation and for best care we recommend a non-ammonia glass cleaner, water, or isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol to prevent harming the print surface. We recommend using a clean, lint-free cloth to wipe off the print. The ultra-hard surface is scratch-resistant, waterproof and weatherproof. Avoid direct sunlight exposure.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 41.2cm x 51.4cm (16.2" x 20.2")
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
In this evocative ancient Greek image, Aristides the Just, the victorious general and statesman who led Athens to victory in the Battle of Marathon against the Persians in 490 BC, is approached in the bustling Agora by an illiterate citizen, holding out a shell. The citizen, moved by Aristides' renowned sense of justice and fairness, humbly requests that the esteemed leader carve his name on the shell as a mark of recognition and respect. However, this seemingly innocent act of gratitude would ultimately lead to Aristides' downfall. In ancient Athens, an ostracism was a democratic process whereby any citizen could accuse another of threatening the city's welfare. The accused individual would then be exiled for a period of ten years. The use of ostraka, or shards of pottery, was employed in this process, with the names of the accused written on them and then cast into an urn for a public vote. The illiterate citizen, unbeknownst to Aristides, had used this very opportunity to settle a personal score. He had written Aristides' name on an ostrakon and cast it into the urn, accusing him of being unpopular and a threat to the city. The votes were tallied, and the result was devastating for Aristides. He was ostracised, forced to leave Athens and spend a decade in exile. This historical event, which took place around 483 BC, serves as a poignant reminder of the complexities and contradictions inherent in ancient Greek society. The very qualities that had once earned Aristides admiration and respect – his integrity and justice – ultimately led to his downfall. The image of the illiterate citizen approaching Aristides in the Agora, holding out a shell, is a powerful symbol of the unintended consequences of human actions and the capricious nature of fate.
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