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Sir Philip Sidney jousts at Whitehall
Sir Philip Sidney(1554-1586), poet, soldier and courtier, jousts at Whitehall. Date: circa 1580
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1580 1580s Jousting Jousts Knight Knights Pageantry Philip Sidney Tournaments Whitehall
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Experience the rich history of the Elizabethan era with our stunning Sir Philip Sidney Jousting at Whitehall Poster Print from Media Storehouse. Featuring an iconic image from Mary Evans Prints Online, this poster brings to life the thrilling scene of Sir Philip Sidney, the renowned poet, soldier, and courtier, engaging in a jousting tournament at Whitehall Palace around 1580. Transport yourself back in time and adorn your walls with this exquisite piece of history. Perfect for history enthusiasts, classrooms, or any space in need of a touch of the past.
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.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 42cm x 55.4cm (16.5" x 21.8")
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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Sir Philip Sidney, the renowned poet, soldier, and courtier, is depicted in this striking image as he engages in a thrilling jousting match at Whitehall Palace, circa 1580. The elegant and refined atmosphere of the tournament is evident in the meticulously dressed knights and their pages, who attend to their masters' needs and ensure the smooth running of the event. The pageantry and spectacle of the scene are heightened by the grandstands filled with onlookers, including the noblewomen in their fine attire, who watch with bated breath as the knights charge towards each other, their lances poised to strike. Sir Philip Sidney, a favorite of Queen Elizabeth I, was a celebrated figure at the English court and an accomplished military man. He served in various campaigns in Europe and was known for his chivalry and courage on the battlefield. However, he was also a man of letters and is best remembered for his literary works, including the prose romance "Arcadia" and the sonnet sequence "Astrophil and Stella." The tournament at Whitehall was a popular form of entertainment in Tudor England, and such events provided an opportunity for the nobility to display their martial prowess and showcase their wealth and status. The image captures the essence of this grand tradition, with Sir Philip Sidney at its heart, embodying the ideals of knighthood and courtly grace.
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