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Medieval bat and ball game
Man holding a ball about to hit it to a catcher in the game of club ball, 14th century, early version of baseball or criket. Handcoloured lithograph by Joseph Strutt from his own Sports and Pastimes of the People of England, Chatto and Windus, London, 1876
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Media ID 23205296
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Ball Baseball Catcher Cricket Illuminated Manuscript Pastimes Strike Strutt
21"x7" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our exquisite Medieval Fine Art Print from the Media Storehouse collection. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, depicts a thrilling moment in a 14th-century bat and ball game. Witness the intensity as a skilled player poised to swing, while his opponent readies for the catch. A fascinating early precursor to modern sports like baseball and cricket, this fine art print adds an enchanting touch to any space, transporting you to a time of rich history and tradition.
21x7 image printed on 27x13 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 39.2cm x 17.7cm (15.4" x 7")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 33cm (27" x 13")
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 handcoloured lithograph by Joseph Strutt, titled "A Game of Club Ball," depicts an intriguing medieval pastime that predates both baseball and cricket. Dating back to the 14th century, this early version of bat and ball games is vividly illustrated in this illuminated manuscript-style image. The scene unfolds with a focused man, dressed in period attire, poised to strike the ball with a wooden club. His determined expression and steady stance convey the intensity of the moment, as he prepares to send the ball soaring through the air. The ball, round and compact, rests securely on the ground, ready to be hit. Across the field, a catcher, dressed in protective padding and a helmet, awaits the impact. His alert posture and outstretched gloves suggest his readiness to intercept the ball and secure a point for his team. The game, which was popular among the English nobility and peasantry alike, required both skill and strategy, as players aimed to hit the ball past their opponents and score points by hitting it into specific areas of the playing field. This image, taken from Strutt's seminal work "Sports and Pastimes of the People of England," published in 1876 by Chatto and Windus in London, offers a unique glimpse into the rich history of sports and recreation in medieval England. The intricate details and vibrant colours of the lithograph bring the scene to life, transporting us back in time to experience the thrill and excitement of this early bat and ball game.
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