1552 Munsters War Elephant Print
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Framed Print of 1552 Munsters War Elephant of India
1552 The Cosmographia, Book V, of Sebastian Munster (the early latin edition from the Basel printing house of Sebastian Heinrich Petri). Woodcut plate in text. Published the year Munster died of plague. The woodcut illustrates the account of Alexander the Greats conquest of India, and the greatest battle against Porus. The battle took place July 326BC. Alexander managed to cross the river Hydapses (the Jhelum). But Porus sent his 200 strong elephants against the Macedonian cavalry and threatened to overwhelm them. During the battle Alexander overtook Poruss left wing, forcing it back upon the elephants. They panicked and ran into the Indian ranks. Alexander won the day, capturing Porus, but allowing him to continue to govern the territory in his name. The woodblock shows Europe was already quite familiar with the elephant. A long history in warfare was known from Hannibal and before. Science Photo Library features Science and Medical images including photos and illustrations. © This image is Paul D. Stewart 2009. Do not reproduce without permission of the photographer at
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Discover the rich history of warfare with our Framed Prints. This piece shows the "1552 Munsters War Elephant of India" by Paul D. Stewart from Science Photo Library. Originating from Sebastian Munster's "Cosmographia," this woodcut image provides a glimpse into the past, depicting the grandeur and power of a war elephant during the 16th century. Add this historical masterpiece to your home or office decor and transport yourself back in time.
A majestic Asian elephant charges forward in this 16th-century woodcut, taken from Sebastian Munster's Cosmographia. The illustration depicts the pivotal battle between Alexander the Great and Porus, showcasing a moment of chaos as panicked elephants flee into the Indian ranks.
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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"))
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