Poster Print : Ancient siege weapons in action
Poster Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
Ancient siege weapons in action
Ancient siege weapons in action -- the Corvus or Crow (top) and the battering ram (below). Date: circa 1800
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Media ID 14258522
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1800 Action Battering Corvus Crenellation Crow Siege Weapons
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Transport yourself back in time with our Ancient Siege Weapons Poster Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the power and prowess of two iconic siege weapons from centuries past: the Corvus or Crow (top) and the Battering Ram (below). Circa 1800, these weapons were instrumental in shaping the course of history during ancient wars. Add an element of history and intrigue to your walls with this stunning, high-quality print. Perfect for history enthusiasts, classrooms, or anyone who appreciates the art and engineering of bygone eras.
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 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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print depicts two ancient siege weapons in action against a medieval castle during the Middle Ages, circa 1800. The top image showcases the ingenious Corvus, also known as the Crow, a siege engine designed to enable assaults on walls with crenellations. The Corvus consisted of a long, heavy arm with a hooked claw at its end, which could be lowered onto the wall and secured with ropes or chains. Once in place, soldiers could climb up the device and gain access to the castle's defenses. Below the Corvus, the powerful battering ram is shown relentlessly crashing against the castle wall. This simple yet effective weapon was one of the most commonly used siege engines throughout history. Constructed from a heavy, thick beam mounted on a long, sturdy frame, the battering ram was designed to shatter walls through the sheer force of its impact. The combination of these two weapons was a formidable force to be reckoned with, as they allowed attackers to breach even the strongest castle walls. The use of such siege engines marked a significant turning point in the tactics of medieval warfare, enabling the conquest of fortified strongholds and the expansion of territories. This print serves as a testament to the ingenuity and determination of ancient military engineers, who devised these impressive machines to shape the course of history. The intricate details of the weapons and the intensity of the scene evoke a sense of awe and admiration for the engineering prowess of the past.
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