Canvas Print : Halleys Comet
Canvas Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
Halleys Comet
The citizens of Constantinople are terrified by the appearance of Halleys Comet so soon after the city is taken by the Turks
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Media ID 576946
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10016471
1456 Appearance Citizens Comet Comets Constantinople Phenomena Space Terrified Turks
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Bring the awe-inspiring sight of Halley's Comet into your home with our stunning Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Picture Library, depicts the citizens of Constantinople in fear as they witness the comet's appearance in the sky, just after the city's fall to the Turks. Each Canvas Print is meticulously crafted using premium materials, ensuring vibrant colors and exceptional detail. Transform any room into a personal galaxy with this mesmerizing piece of art, a constant reminder of the wonders of the universe.
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 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
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 striking print captures a moment in history when the citizens of Constantinople were filled with fear and awe at the appearance of Halley's Comet. The city had recently been taken by the Turks in 1456, adding to the already tense atmosphere. As they looked up at the night sky and saw this natural phenomenon streaking across it, their terror only grew.
Halley's Comet has long been viewed as a harbinger of doom or significant events, and its sudden appearance so soon after such a major event like the fall of Constantinople only added to the superstitions surrounding it. The people must have felt that they were being watched over by some higher power, one that could bring both destruction and wonder.
The historical significance of this image is palpable - it captures not just a celestial event, but also the emotions and fears of an entire city during a tumultuous time in its history. It serves as a reminder of how small we are in comparison to the vastness of space, yet how deeply connected we can feel to these cosmic occurrences.
Mary Evans Picture Library has beautifully preserved this moment for us to reflect upon centuries later, reminding us of our place in history and our shared human experience across time and space.
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