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MEDIEVAL WHALE. Medieval woodcut showing sailors who landed on a whale, thinking it was land
MEDIEVAL WHALE.
Medieval woodcut showing sailors who landed on a whale, thinking it was land, and started a cooking fire
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Media ID 12323366
Accident Anchor Cooking European Fire Mythology Sailing Ship Sailor Sea Monster Whale
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our captivating Medieval Whale poster print from Granger, NYC / The Granger Collection. This intriguing medieval woodcut transports you to a bygone era, where sailors, in their astonishment, believed they had discovered land upon encountering a whale. With determined expressions, they set up a cooking fire, only to be met with an unexpected surprise. Add an element of history and intrigue to your space with this unique, vintage artwork. Order your Medieval Whale poster print today and let the story unfold in your home or office.
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 42cm x 47.1cm (16.5" x 18.5")
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 print titled "MEDIEVAL WHALE" takes us back in time to an era of exploration and discovery. The medieval woodcut depicts a remarkable scene where sailors, unknowingly mistaking a massive whale for land, have landed upon its colossal body. In their ignorance, they have even gone as far as starting a cooking fire on what they believed to be solid ground. The image beautifully captures the sheer astonishment and confusion that must have engulfed these brave seafarers when they realized their mistake. The men are shown huddled together on the whale's back, surrounded by the vast expanse of the ocean. Their sailing ship is anchored nearby, serving as a stark reminder of their original destination. This woodcut not only showcases the ingenuity and courage of medieval sailors but also highlights the prevalence of mythical sea monsters in European folklore during that time period. It serves as a testament to how easily myths and legends could influence perceptions and actions. Granger Art on Demand has once again provided us with an extraordinary glimpse into history through this thought-provoking artwork. As we gaze upon this intriguing print, we are reminded of humanity's perpetual quest for knowledge and our ability to learn from past mistakes – even if it means discovering land where none truly exists.
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