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Framed Print of Moving the Vatican Obelisk, 1586
Illustration taken from Della Transportatione dell'Obelisco Vaticano (published in Rome in 1590 and again in 1604). Throughout the Renaissance the idea of moving the obelisk to a more prominent position was often discussed, but the challenge of moving an object which weighed over 300 tons was a task that no engineer had tackled since ancient times. Pope Sixtus V launched a competition to decide how the obelisk should be lowered, moved and re-erected, all without the risk of any damage. The competition attracted in the region of 500 entries and was won by Domenico Fontana, an architect and engineer. In 1586 the work was finally carried out, taking 900 men and 140 horses five months to move the obelisk a distance of little more than 330 feet. Which seemed a magical feat, but the ancient Romans, managed to transport the obelisk all the way from Egypt, a distance of over one thousand miles with no damage. Being a pagan monument, the obelisk was exorcised by the Pope before being decorated with a cross and symbols from the papal coat of arms. © New York Public Library / Science Source
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Modern Frame 14"x12" (36x31cm)
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 15.1cm x 24.4cm (5.9" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 31cm x 36cm (12.2" x 14.2")
