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Frontispiece to Mercurius Rusticus: The Countrys Complaint Recounting the
XJF618945 Frontispiece to Mercurius Rusticus: The Countrys Complaint Recounting the Sad Events of the late Unparalleld Rebellion, published in 1685 (engraving) by Faithorne, William (1616-91); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nine panels along the top and sides depict events and places associated with the Civil War, including the Battle of Edgehill at the bottom.); English, out of copyright
Media ID 12810837
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Attacked Cambridge Canterbury Cavaliers Civil College Complaint Countess Edge Edgehill Events Frontispiece John Late Lucas Minster Panels Parliamentarian Parliamentarians Places Plundered Plundering Ransack Ransacking Rebellion Recounting Roundheads Royalist Royalists Stuart Trinity Warder Countrys Mercurius Ransacked Rusticus
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Experience the rich history of the past with our exquisite Media Storehouse Poster Prints. This captivating piece showcases the Frontispiece to Mercurius Rusticus: The Countrys Complaint, an engraving published in 1685 by Faithorne. Originally found in Bridgeman Art's extensive Fine Art Finder collection (XJF618945), this print brings to life the sad events of the late Unparalleled Rebellion. Add a touch of history and timeless beauty to your space with this magnificent work of art.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 34.2cm x 59.4cm (13.5" x 23.4")
Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This engraving, titled "Frontispiece to Mercurius Rusticus: The Countrys Complaint Recounting the Sad Events of the late Unparalleld Rebellion" offers a poignant glimpse into the tumultuous era of the English Civil War. Created by William Faithorne in 1685, this print is an evocative representation of the conflict that divided England between Cavaliers and Roundheads. The artwork features nine panels along its top and sides, each depicting significant events and places associated with this historic rebellion. At the bottom, we see a vivid portrayal of the Battle of Edgehill, where fierce fighting took place between these opposing factions. As our eyes wander across this intricate composition, we encounter scenes such as Warder Castle, Canterbury Minster Cathedral, Trinity College Cambridge, Christ Church Oxford, and Countess Rivers' home being plundered by marauding armies. Through Faithorne's masterful craftsmanship and attention to detail, he transports us back in time to witness firsthand how royalists and parliamentarians clashed violently throughout Stuart Britain. This frontispiece serves as a powerful reminder of the devastation caused by war - houses attacked by mobs and crowds swarming upon Sir John Lucas' residence. As we gaze upon this historical artifact from a private collection now out of copyright restrictions thanks to www. bridgemanart. com's preservation efforts let us reflect on how conflicts shape nations while acknowledging their profound impact on individuals caught in their midst.
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