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Antique Framed Print : Oswald Sets up Cross
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Oswald Sets up Cross
King Oswald of Northumbria sets up a cross at Hefenfelth (Heavens Field) before a battle & is victorious. The cross becomes a site of miracles & healing
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Healing Miracles Northumbria Oswald Sets Victorious
21"x16" (54x41cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 15x10 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 21x16 inches (54x41cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.8cm x 37.1cm (9.8" x 14.6")
Estimated Product Size is 41.4cm x 54cm (16.3" x 21.3")
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
1. Title: "King Oswald of Northumbria: The Miraculous Cross of Hefenfelth This evocative image depicts King Oswald of Northumbria (604-642 AD) setting up a cross at Hefenfelth, or Heavens Field, before engaging in a crucial battle against the invading forces of Penda of Mercia in 634 AD. The scene is set against the backdrop of a rolling British landscape, with the king and his men preparing for the impending conflict. Oswald, a devout Christian, believed that the divine intervention of the Almighty would grant him victory. In an act of faith, he erected a cross at Hefenfelth, hoping that it would protect his troops and inspire their morale. The cross, believed to have been made from wood from the Holy Land, was a symbol of hope and unity for the Northumbrian forces. The battle of Hefenfelth was a turning point in the history of Northumbria. King Oswald's army emerged victorious, and the cross became a site of great significance. Miraculous events began to occur at the cross, with reports of healings and other supernatural occurrences drawing pilgrims from far and wide. The cross of Hefenfelth became a symbol of faith, hope, and healing for the people of Northumbria. It served as a reminder of the power of God and the importance of unity in the face of adversity. The site continued to be a place of pilgrimage for centuries, inspiring generations of Northumbrians and shaping the region's rich history. This powerful image captures the spirit of a pivotal moment in British history, when a humble king's act of faith transformed a battlefield into a sacred site of miracles and healing. The legacy of King Oswald and the cross of Hefenfelth continues to inspire and captivate us today, reminding us of the enduring power of faith and the resilience of the human spirit.
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