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The attack on Rhodes (litho)
STC416135 The attack on Rhodes (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Siege of Rhodes in 305-304 BC by Demetrius Poliorcetes, King of Macedon; ); The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22919554
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Battering Ram Besieging Cassells Illustrated Universal History Catapult Macedonians Towers Walls Catapults Greeks
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The Attack on Rhodes - A Glimpse into Ancient Warfare
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. This lithographic print, titled "The Attack on Rhodes" takes us back to the ancient world and immerses us in a pivotal moment of history. Created by an anonymous English School artist in the 19th century, this artwork captures the intensity and chaos of the Siege of Rhodes in 305-304 BC. As we gaze upon this image from The Stapleton Collection, we are transported to a time when Greek warriors clashed with Macedonian forces led by Demetrius Poliorcetes. Towering walls surround the city as brave Greek defenders stand atop them, ready to repel their attackers. Battering rams and catapults loom ominously nearby, testaments to the relentless assault faced by those within. Every detail is meticulously rendered in this engraving from Cassells Illustrated Universal History - soldiers wielding weapons, siege equipment strategically positioned for maximum impact, and towers rising defiantly against a stormy sky. It serves as a testament to both human ingenuity and our insatiable thirst for power. This historical masterpiece not only showcases the ferocity of battle but also offers insight into warfare tactics employed during wars of diadochi – conflicts that followed Alexander the Great's death. As we admire this print brought to life by Bridgeman Images' expertise, let us reflect on how far humanity has come since these tumultuous times while appreciating our shared past that shaped civilizations across millennia.
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