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Metal Print : Battle of Clavijo, 1753-1762, by Andres Gines de Aguirre
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Battle of Clavijo, 1753-1762, by Andres Gines de Aguirre
Battle of Clavijo (844). According to tradition, the King of Asturias Ramiro I, with the help of the Apostle Santiago, who appeared to him riding a white horse, defeated a large Muslim army commanded by the Emir of Cordoba Abd-al-Rahman in Clavijo. Sketch. By Andres Gines de Aguirre (copy of C. Giaquinto) (1731-1800), 1753-1762. San Fernando Royal Academy of Fine Arts. Madrid. Spain. Date: 2019
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1753 1762 Academia Academy Aguirre Andres Angel Apostle Artes Arts Asturias Attack Attacking Battlefield Bellas Conflict Copy Cordoba Defeated Emir Fernando Fight Helping Legend Muslim Rahman Ramiro Real Santiago Abd Al Rahman Giaquinto Gines
15"x10" (38x25cm) Metal Print
Bring history to life with our stunning Media Storehouse Metal Prints featuring the iconic Battle of Clavijo, 1753-1762, by Andres Gines de Aguirre from Prisma Archivo Fotografico, available through Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating image, depicting the legendary King of Asturias, Ramiro I, and the appearance of the Apostle Santiago riding a white horse to aid him in battle, is now transformed into a beautiful and durable metal print. Each print is meticulously crafted using advanced printing techniques and high-quality metal sheets, ensuring brilliant colors and vibrant details that will last a lifetime. Elevate your home or office decor with this intriguing piece of historical art.
Your image is printed photographically and bonded to a 3.5mm thick, Dibond board (black polyethylene sandwiched between two sheets of white coated aluminium). The panel is then sealed with a gloss protective covering. Supplied complete with a wall mount which holds the print 10mm from the wall.
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Estimated Product Size is 38.1cm x 25.4cm (15" x 10")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This stunning 18th-century sketch, titled 'Battle of Clavijo' by Andres Gines de Aguirre, depicts a legendary event from the Middle Ages. According to tradition, the Battle of Clavijo took place in 844 AD, during the reign of King Ramiro I of Asturias. The scene shows Ramiro I, with the aid of the Apostle Santiago, who appears riding a white horse, leading his troops against a vast Muslim army commanded by the Emir of Cordoba, Abd-al-Rahman. The Spanish king, with the divine intervention of Saint James, is said to have successfully defeated the Muslim forces in this pivotal conflict. Andres Gines de Aguirre's artwork, a copy of a painting by Giovanni Battista Giaquinto, is a captivating representation of this historical legend. The painting, which is now housed at the San Fernando Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Madrid, Spain, is a testament to the rich artistic and historical heritage of Europe during the Modern Age. In the painting, we see King Ramiro I and his soldiers, dressed in armor and brandishing weapons, fiercely attacking the Muslim troops. The flag of the Christian forces flies proudly above the battlefield, while the Muslim army's standard bears the crescent moon and star. The scene is filled with tension and drama, as the two sides clash in a fierce and brutal battle. The painting's intricate details, such as the individual expressions on the faces of the soldiers and the realistic depiction of their weapons and armor, bring the battle to life and transport the viewer back in time. This beautiful work of art is a reminder of the rich history and cultural traditions that have shaped Europe over the centuries.
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