Canvas Print : Mshatta Palace. 8th century. Facade. Detail
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Mshatta Palace. 8th century. Facade. Detail
Mshatta Palace. Umayyad Palace built in the 8th century near Amman, Jordan. Detail of the facade. Pergamon Museum. Berlin. Germany
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Media ID 14326838
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Amman Berlin Component Element Facade Fantastic Frame Grapevine Islamic Jordan Moulding Pergamon Sultan Tendril Umayyad Vine Mshatta
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Step back in time with our exquisite Canvas Print of Mshatta Palace from the Media Storehouse collection. This stunning 8th century Umayyad Palace, located near Amman, Jordan, is brought to life in intricate detail through this rights managed image from Mary Evans Prints Online. The facade of this historic treasure, now displayed at the Pergamon Museum in Berlin, Germany, is beautifully rendered in our high-quality canvas print. Add a touch of history and culture to your home decor with this captivating piece.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
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
Mshatta Palace: A Glimpse into the Grandeur of the Umayyad Dynasty The intricately decorated facade of Mshatta Palace, an 8th-century Umayyad architectural masterpiece located near Amman, Jordan, is a captivating testament to the artistic and cultural achievements of the Islamic Middle Ages. This detail image, now housed in the Pergamon Museum in Berlin, Germany, showcases the magnificent animal motifs, grapevine tendrils, and geometric patterns that adorned the palace's exterior walls. Mshatta Palace, built during the reign of Umayyad Caliph Walid II, is considered one of the most significant Islamic architectural sites in the Middle East. The palace's unique decorative elements, including animal figures, intertwined vines, and intricate mouldings, reflect the fusion of various artistic influences from the Sassanian, Byzantine, and Roman worlds. The detail in this image reveals the fantastic animal frames, which were once part of the palace's entrance, and the intricate vine motifs that adorned the walls. The animals, depicted with an almost playful energy, are thought to represent lions, griffins, and other mythical creatures. The grapevine tendrils, with their delicate leaves and clusters of grapes, add a natural element to the otherwise ornate design. The Mshatta Palace detail image, now a cherished component of the Pergamon Museum's collection, offers a glimpse into the grandeur and sophistication of the Umayyad court during the winter seasons of the medieval period. The intricate decorative elements of the palace's facade continue to fascinate scholars, art historians, and visitors alike, providing a window into the rich history of Islamic art and architecture.
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