Adam Springfield
"The Battle of Ptolemais, 1191"
1877

Name: "The Battle of Ptolemais, 1191"
Brand: Adam Springfield
Price: 12000 USD
Availability: InStock

About the Item

This large oil on canvas painting by Adam Springfield depicts the Battle of Ptolemais which took place in 1191. It is signed lower left and dated 1877. The verso of the painting contains the title of the painting. It has it's original period gold leaf frame and measures 44 x 63.75 inches. The siege of Ptolemais is unique in the history of the Crusades since the Frankish besiegers were themselves besieged, by Saladin's troops. It was not captured until July 1191 when the forces of the Third Crusade, led by King Richard I of England and King Philip II of France, came to King Guy's aid. Acre then served as the de facto capital of the remnant Kingdom of Jerusalem in 1192 and later became a seat of the Knights Hospitallermilitary order.

Creator:

Adam Springfield (American)

Creation Year:

1877

Dimensions:

Height: 30 in (76.2 cm)Width: 50 in (127 cm)Depth: 5 in (12.7 cm)

Medium:

Canvas,Oil

Movement & Style:

Academic

Period:

Late 19th Century

Condition:

Considering it age it is in good condition. Has small half inch area of flaking and a small puncture in far left quadrant. The painting has several small indentations in the sky and there are several spots scattered in the sky far right.

Gallery Location:

Southampton, NY

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU141282292

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