Poster Print : Greek fire launcher
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Greek fire launcher
Machine for attaching Greek fire to fortress gates
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Media ID 7185901
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10527894
Attaching Barrel Flame Flaming Incendiary Launcher Thrower Warfare Weapon Weapons
20x30 inch Poster Print
"Introducing the captivating Greek Fire Launcher poster print from our Media Storehouse collection, exclusively sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online. This intriguing image offers a fascinating glimpse into the ancient world, showcasing the mysterious device used to hurl Greek fire – a type of incendiary substance – at enemy fortress gates. Transport your audience back in time and ignite their imagination with this evocative and educational poster print. Perfect for history classrooms, museum displays, or personal collections, this high-quality poster is sure to make a bold statement. Order yours today and bring a touch of history into your space."
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 76.8cm x 51.4cm (30.2" x 20.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print depicts a Greek fire launcher, an intriguing and formidable machine from the ancient world of warfare. Greek fire was a revolutionary incendiary weapon, first developed by the Byzantines in the 7th century AD. The weapon consisted of a highly flammable liquid, which could be projected over long distances and ignite upon impact. The launcher itself is a complex and impressive piece of engineering. It appears to be mounted on a wheeled cart or vehicle, suggesting that it was mobile and could be easily transported between defensive positions. The barrel of the launcher is large and cylindrical, with a narrow opening at the front through which the Greek fire was dispensed. A long, curved arm extends from the barrel, ending in a claw or grappling hook. This attachment would have allowed the Greek fire to be attached directly to enemy fortress gates or walls, ensuring maximum damage and destruction. The intense flames of Greek fire were a terror to behold, capable of igniting enemy ships and causing panic among troops. The weapon was a significant military advantage for the Byzantines, who used it to great effect against the Arabs and other invading forces. The exact composition of Greek fire remains a mystery, but it is believed to have contained a combination of sulphur, pitch, and naphtha, among other ingredients. This print provides a fascinating glimpse into the advanced military technology of the ancient world, and serves as a reminder of the ingenuity and resourcefulness of those who came before us. The Greek fire launcher is a testament to the power and innovation of human invention, and a reminder of the enduring allure of history's most intriguing weapons.
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