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Tripoli, c. 1550 |(engraving)
XJF331796 Tripoli, c.1550 |(engraving) by Italian School, (16th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: view of the fortified city of Tripoli on the Barbary Coast; a centre for piracy in the Mediterranean, the Spanish under Pedro Navarra captured the town in 1510 to prevent this danger to shipping and trade and gave the port to the Knights of St. John; recaptured by Ottoman Turks in 1551 and again became a centre for pirates; ); Italian, out of copyright
Media ID 12852897
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Corsair Corsairs Libya North African
18x24 inch Poster Print
Bring history to life with the Media Storehouse range of Poster Prints featuring "Tripoli, c.1550 |(engraving)" by the Italian School. This stunning 16th-century engraving, sourced from Bridgeman Art and discovered through Fine Art Finder, offers a captivating glimpse into the past. Depicting the fortified city of Tripoli on the Barbary Coast, this print invites you to explore a time when Tripoli was a significant center for piracy. Add this beautiful piece to your home or office to inspire curiosity and transport you to another era.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. 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.
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 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
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.
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This print showcases a mesmerizing engraving titled "Tripoli, c. 1550" by an anonymous Italian artist from the 16th century. The artwork, now part of a private collection, offers a glimpse into the fortified city of Tripoli on the Barbary Coast during this period. The image depicts Tripoli as a bustling center for piracy in the Mediterranean Sea. In order to combat this threat to shipping and trade, the Spanish forces led by Pedro Navarra captured the town in 1510 and handed it over to the Knights of St. John. However, their control was short-lived as Ottoman Turks recaptured Tripoli in 1551, once again turning it into a hub for pirates. The intricate details within this engraving highlight not only the architectural beauty of Tripoli's fortifications but also its strategic location along North Africa's coastline. The composition exudes both strength and mystery with its towering fortress walls that guarded against potential invaders. Through this artwork, viewers are transported back in time to witness an era when corsairs ruled these waters and maritime activities were rife with danger and adventure. It serves as a reminder of how history has shaped coastal regions like Libya while offering us insight into past struggles for power and control. This remarkable piece is now available for art enthusiasts to appreciate thanks to Fine Art Finder's collaboration with www. bridgemanart. com
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