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Tunisia / Froissart / 1390
European knights mount an unsuccessful siege on a city near Tunis, Africa. Defeated, they soon return home
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1390 Cannon Defeated Froissart Knights Mount Return Siege Tunis Tunisia Unsuccessful
22"x18" Modern Frame
Introducing the captivating "Tunisia / Froissart / 1390" Framed Print from our Media Storehouse collection, brought to you by Mary Evans Picture Library via Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative image transports us back to the 14th century, as European knights embark on a daring yet ultimately unsuccessful siege of a city near Tunis, Africa. The determination and valor of the knights are palpable, while the desert landscape and ancient city walls add an air of mystery and intrigue. This beautifully detailed print, with its rich and vibrant colors, is a stunning addition to any home or office, evoking the spirit of history and adventure. Order yours today and bring a piece of the past into your space.
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.
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This evocative image captures the disappointment and despair of European knights as they retreat from their unsuccessful siege on a city near Tunis, Tunisia, in 1390. The scene is described in detail by the renowned medieval chronicler, Jean Froissart, who recounts the brave but ultimately fruitless attempt by the Christian forces to conquer the North African city. The photograph, dating back to the 14th century, depicts the European knights mounting their horses, ready to leave the besieged city behind. The heavy cannon, a symbol of their military might, lies abandoned in the foreground, a reminder of the futile effort to breach the city walls. The city itself, with its towering minarets and bustling markets, remains defiantly unconquered in the background. The knights, dressed in their ornate armor and bearing the standard of their respective countries, gaze towards the horizon with a mixture of resignation and determination. They had traveled great distances to reach Tunisia, driven by the promise of wealth, glory, and the crusade against the infidels. But the harsh realities of war and the resilience of the Tunisian defenders proved to be insurmountable obstacles. Despite their defeat, the knights would soon return home, their tales of valor and heroism etched in the annals of history. The failed siege of Tunis in 1390 serves as a reminder of the complex and often unpredictable nature of medieval warfare, as well as the enduring spirit of the knights who dared to challenge the unknown.
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