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Jigsaw Puzzle : FIRST CRUSADE Preaching the Crusade. Date: 1095
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FIRST CRUSADE Preaching the Crusade. Date: 1095
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Jigsaw Puzzle (500 Pieces)
Step back in time with our captivating FIRST CRUSADE Jigsaw Puzzle from Media Storehouse. This intricately detailed puzzle features an enchanting illustration from Mary Evans Prints Online, depicting Saint Peter Preaching the Crusade in 1095. Immerse yourself in the rich history of the First Crusade as you piece together this stunning work of art, bringing the story of this pivotal moment in history to life. Engage your mind, challenge your problem-solving skills, and create a beautiful keepsake with the FIRST CRUSADE Jigsaw Puzzle from Media Storehouse.
500 piece puzzles are custom made in Australia and hand-finished on 100% recycled 1.6mm thick laminated puzzle boards. There is a level of repetition in jigsaw shapes with each matching piece away from its pair. The completed puzzle measures 40x51cm and is delivered packaged in an attractive presentation box specially designed to fit most mail slots with a unique magnetic lid
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Estimated Product Size is 40.3cm x 50.7cm (15.9" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image captures the pivotal moment when Pope Urban II called for the First Crusade during the Council of Clermont on November 27, 1095. Surrounded by an attentive crowd of nobles and clergy, the pope, depicted in the center, delivers his impassioned plea for military aid to recapture the Holy Land from the Muslims. The crusade, which marked the beginning of the Crusades era, was a response to the appeal for help from Byzantine Emperor Alexios I Komnenos, who was under threat from the Seljuk Turks. The scene is filled with emotion and urgency, as the pope's words ignite a fire in the hearts of the listeners. The crusade was not only a religious endeavor, but also a political and military one, as the European powers sought to expand their territories and secure their borders. The image of the pope on his throne, with his outstretched arms and raised right hand, emphasizes the gravity of the situation and the importance of the cause. The First Crusade, which lasted from 1096 to 1099, resulted in the capture of Jerusalem and the establishment of the Crusader States in the Holy Land. It marked a turning point in European history, as it led to increased contact between Europe and the Middle East, and paved the way for future crusades and European expansion. This powerful image serves as a reminder of the profound impact of the First Crusade on European and world history.
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