Poster Print : THIRTY YEARS WAR. Civilians made homeless by the Thirty Years War fleeing the destruction. Line engraving, German, 19th century, after a painting by Philips Wouwerman (1619-1668)
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THIRTY YEARS WAR. Civilians made homeless by the Thirty Years War fleeing the destruction. Line engraving, German, 19th century, after a painting by Philips Wouwerman (1619-1668)
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Media ID 7555975
1630s 1640s Burning Civilian Covered Wagon Destruction Equestrian Family Farmer Flee Germany Hill Homeless Horse Back Peasant Philip Philips Refugee Scythe Smoke Traveler Wouwerman
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Bring history to life with our Media Storehouse Thirty Years War Poster Print. This powerful image captures the desperation and displacement caused by one of Europe's most devastating conflicts. Originally a line engraving from 19th century Germany, this print is an impressive reproduction of the painting by Philips Wouwerman, showcasing civilians fleeing the destruction of the Thirty Years War. A poignant reminder of the past, this poster print is not just a work of art, but a piece of history to inspire reflection and conversation.
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 51cm x 42cm (20.1" x 16.5")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
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 powerful print captures the devastating impact of the Thirty Years War on civilians, as they are forced to flee their homes and livelihoods in the face of destruction. The line engraving, created by a German artist in the 19th century after a painting by Philips Wouwerman, depicts a scene filled with chaos and despair. In this image, we see a group of homeless individuals desperately trying to escape on horseback. A family rides together on one horse, while others struggle alongside them. The equestrian figures symbolize both hope and desperation as they navigate through hills and fields ravaged by war. The destruction caused by this brutal conflict is evident in the burning buildings and billowing smoke that fill the background. Peasants armed with scythes join forces with travelers seeking refuge from afar. Even dogs accompany these displaced men and women, highlighting their shared plight. The details captured in this engraving convey not only physical displacement but also emotional turmoil. The expressions on people's faces reflect fear, exhaustion, and uncertainty about what lies ahead for them. This historical artwork serves as a poignant reminder of the human cost of war – how it uproots lives, shatters communities, and leaves countless innocent civilians without shelter or security. It stands as an enduring testament to resilience amidst unimaginable hardship during one of Europe's most devastating conflicts.
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