Canvas Print : Victims of Petrification
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Victims of Petrification
Unfortunate victims of the petrifying spring at Clermont- Ferrand, France
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Media ID 4340802
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10136406
Clermont Ferrand Figures Petrification Petrified Phenomena Spring Springs Unfortunate Victims 1927 Petrifying
12"x9" (30x23cm) Canvas Print
"Experience the magic of nature's enchantment with Media Storehouse's Canvas Prints featuring "Victims of Petrification" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating image transports you to the mystical springs of Clermont-Ferrand, France, where the unfortunate victims of petrification are frozen in time. Our high-quality canvas prints bring out the intricate details and vibrant colors of this mesmerizing scene, making it a stunning addition to any home or office. Let the allure of this ancient legend come alive in your space and ignite conversations with your guests. Order now and bring a touch of the extraordinary to your décor."
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 30.5cm x 22.9cm (12" x 9")
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 haunting photograph captures the unfortunate victims of the Petrifying Spring in Clermont-Ferrand, France, a natural phenomenon that has intrigued and mystified onlookers for centuries. Taken in 1927, the image presents a series of petrified figures, their bodies encased in a layer of calcite crystals, a result of the mineral-rich waters of the spring. The exact number of victims is unknown, but it is believed that several hundred people have been petrified over the centuries, some willingly seeking the curative properties of the spring, others unknowingly falling into its clutches. The Petrifying Spring, also known as the Puy-de-Dôme Spring, is located in the heart of the Massif Central region of France. The site has been a place of pilgrimage since ancient times, with records of the petrifying properties of the water dating back to the Romans. Over the centuries, the spring gained a reputation as a miraculous cure for various ailments, drawing thousands of visitors each year. Despite the allure of the spring's healing powers, the risks were well-known. The water was notoriously difficult to drink, with a bitter taste and a strong mineral content. Some visitors would intentionally immerse themselves in the water, hoping to be petrified as a sign of divine favor. Others, however, would accidentally slip and fall into the pool, becoming trapped in the mineral-rich water and eventually petrified. This photograph serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of the Petrifying Spring and the fascination it held over people throughout history. The victims, frozen in time, stand as a testament to the power of nature and the allure of the unknown.
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