Fraud Blocker Skip to main content

Home > Asia > Turkey > Related Images

Constantinople Fall - 3

Constantinople Fall - 3


Canvas Prints
Fine Art Prints
Mounted Prints
Metal Prints
Cards
Home Decor


We accept all major credit cards

Mary Evans Prints Online

Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Mary Evans Picture Library

Constantinople Fall - 3

The cannon of sultan Orban Date: April 1453

Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries

Media ID 7227941

© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10188099

1453 Cannon Constantinople Sultan


EDITORS COMMENTS
Constantinople Fall - 3: The Cannon of Sultan Mehmet II, April 1453" This evocative image captures the pivotal moment in history when the Byzantine Empire came to an end and the Ottoman Empire rose to power. The date is April 29, 1453, and the location is the walls of Constantinople, the ancient city that had stood as the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire for over a thousand years. At the center of the photograph is the cannon of Sultan Mehmet II, the conqueror of Constantinople. The massive weapon, with its intricately decorated barrel and elaborate mounting, is poised to fire the final shot that would breach the city's defenses. The smoke from previous cannonballs fills the air, and the dust from the impact settles on the ground. The fall of Constantinople was a turning point in world history. The city, which had long been a symbol of Christian power and civilization, was now in the hands of the Muslim Ottoman Empire. Sultan Mehmet II, who ruled from 1451 to 1481, was a visionary leader who saw himself as the heir to the Roman Empire. He was determined to make Constantinople the new capital of his empire and to establish a new golden age of art, culture, and learning. The photograph is a reminder of the rich history and complex cultural exchanges that have shaped the world we live in today. It is also a testament to the enduring power of human ambition and the indelible mark that great leaders leave on history.

MADE IN THE UK
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee

FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools

SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you

* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Basket.



redeem
Beautiful Photo Prints and Gifts
image
Professionally Printed
inventory
Photo Prints are in stock
thumb_up
Professional quality finish
diamond
Made with high-grade materials
inventory_2
Carefully packed to aid safe arrival



Related Images


Ottoman Empire / Map 16C
Ottoman Empire / Map 16C
Surfbird, Calidris virgata
Surfbird, Calidris virgata
Fruit Label -- best Jaffa grapefruit
Fruit Label -- best Jaffa grapefruit
British Military Recruitment Poster - Inter-war period
British Military Recruitment Poster - Inter-war period
Church of the Transfiguration, Mount Tabor, Israel
Church of the Transfiguration, Mount Tabor, Israel
Cartoon, The Bulgarian Cad, WW1
Cartoon, The Bulgarian Cad, WW1
Old convertible car on street of Trinidad, Cuba
Old convertible car on street of Trinidad, Cuba
Rear view of five Shortfin pilot whales (Globicephala macrorhynchus) just below the surface
Rear view of five Shortfin pilot whales (Globicephala macrorhynchus) just below the surface
Female Common blue butterfly (Polyommatus icarus) on Trefoil (Lotus sp) Lake Macro Prespa
Female Common blue butterfly (Polyommatus icarus) on Trefoil (Lotus sp) Lake Macro Prespa
2nd class cabin, RMS Olympic BL24990_044
2nd class cabin, RMS Olympic BL24990_044
2nd class cabin, RMS Olympic BL24990_045
2nd class cabin, RMS Olympic BL24990_045
Miss Lily Elsie, (1886-1962), The Merry Widow. c1930. Creator: Unknown
Miss Lily Elsie, (1886-1962), The Merry Widow. c1930. Creator: Unknown

+

Shipping

+

Choices

+

Reviews

+

Guaranteed