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CRUSADES MELEE 12C
In the thick of battle - a melee during the Crusades Date: 12th century
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12th Battles Crusades Melee Thick
Postcards (8 pack of A6)
Set of 8, A6 Postcards, featuring the same image on all cards in a set. Printed on 350gsm premium white satin card, the back of the postcard includes space to write messages and an area for the address and stamp. Size of each postcard is 15cm x 10.6cm.
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Estimated Product Size is 15cm x 10.6cm (5.9" x 4.2")
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 evocative print transports us back to the turbulent 12th century, where the raw energy and intensity of the Crusades come alive. The scene before us is a chaotic melee, a fierce and unrelenting clash of arms, as Christian knights and soldiers engage in hand-to-hand combat with their Muslim counterparts. The year is uncertain, but the passion and determination etched on every face suggest a pivotal moment in the long-lasting conflict between the two powerful forces. The Crusades, a series of religious wars sanctioned by the Catholic Church, saw European forces embark on a mission to reclaim the Holy Land from Muslim rule. These military campaigns, which lasted from the late 11th to the late 13th centuries, were marked by brutal and often decisive battles. In this melee, the clash of steel rings out through the air, as knights in shining armor and foot soldiers wielding swords, maces, and shields engage in a frenzied dance of war. The ground beneath their feet is churned to mud, as the relentless struggle for dominance continues. The cacophony of battle cries, the clash of armor, and the thud of weapons against shields fill the air, as the two sides fight for every inch of ground. Despite the chaos, there are moments of strategy and skill, as knights attempt to outmaneuver their opponents and gain the upper hand. The print captures the raw emotion and physicality of the Crusades, offering a glimpse into a time when the fate of empires and the very soul of Europe hung in the balance.
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