Print of Damocles's Sword

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Framed Print of Damocles's sword: Damocles king of goldsmithing having replaced Denys the Elder, tyrant of Syracuse, for a day in his role as ruler finds out during a feast that a sword held by a horsehair is suspended above his head symbolizing the sense of power

ELD4931990 Damocles's sword: Damocles king of goldsmithing having replaced Denys the Elder, tyrant of Syracuse, for a day in his role as ruler finds out during a feast that a sword held by a horsehair is suspended above his head symbolizing the sense of power and the risk of death that can strike at any moment (Sword of Damocles, sword suspended by a human hair used by Dionysus to show Damocles what happiness is, reminder that wealth and happiness cannot last). Engraving from History of the world by Ridpath 1885 Private collection; (add.info.: Damocles's sword: Damocles king of goldsmithing having replaced Denys the Elder, tyrant of Syracuse, for a day in his role as ruler finds out during a feast that a sword held by a horsehair is suspended above his head symbolizing the sense of power and the risk of death that can strike at any moment (Sword of Damocles, sword suspended by a human hair used by Dionysus to show Damocles what happiness is, reminder that wealth and happiness cannot last). Engraving from History of the world by Ridpath 1885 Private collection); Photo © The Holbarn Archive. © © The Holbarn Archive / Bridgeman Images

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Bring a sense of power and intrigue to your space with our Framed Print featuring "Damocles's sword" by Bridgeman Images. This image captures the moment when Damocles realizes the weight of his newfound power, making it a striking addition to any room.

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Modern 14"x12" (36x31cm)

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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm 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: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))

These are individually made so all sizes are approximate

Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 19.3cm x 19.3cm (7.6" x 7.6")

Estimated Product Size is 31cm x 36cm (12.2" x 14.2")