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Enjoy museum-quality craftsmanship with this 12" x 8" Saint Nicholas Fortress premium stretched canvas print. Printed with 12-colour Giclée technology on finely textured 400gsm artist-grade cotton canvas, it delivers rich colours, sharp detail, and a 100-year colour guarantee.
Hand-stretched over a durable 38mm European kiln-dried knotless pine frame, the image-wrap edge creates a seamless, gallery-style look. Designed to resist warping, sagging, and surface marks, this canvas is ready to hang and built to impress.
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The Saint Nicholas Fortress stands at the northern tip of Mandraki Harbour's pier in Rhodes. Built between 1464 and 1467 by Grand Master Piero Raimondo Zacosta on the site of an earlier Byzantine church dedicated to Saint Nicholas, it guarded the military port and symbolised the island's coastal defence. After the 1480 Ottoman siege and a damaging earthquake in 1481, Grand Master Pierre d'Aubusson added a bastion to strengthen the structure. A lighthouse was installed on the tower in the 17th century; the current version was built by the French Ottoman Lighthouse Society in 1863 and is still in operation. Although visitors can't enter the interior, they can enjoy views from the viewing deck and walk the former moat trail framed by the windmills and the harbour's ships.
My photograph takes a close look at St Nicholas Fortress, showing the strong lines of the tower and the old stone walls. The lighthouse is still visible, sitting like a crown above the battlements. I like how the tighter framing brings more focus to the architecture and texture of the stone, while the blue sky keeps it feeling open and uncluttered. A strong, simple print with a timeless feel.
Original photography by Carol Herbert - available only at Real World Art.
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You can learn more about Mandraki Harbour by visiting https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fortifications_of_Rhodes.
Looking for the perfect canvas print but worried about fading, sagging, or poor-quality materials? This premium stretched canvas print is designed to solve these common frustrations, offering museum-grade quality that lasts a lifetime.
Each custom canvas starts with a 12-colour Giclée print on finely textured 400gsm artist-grade 100% cotton canvas, ensuring every detail is reproduced with outstanding clarity, rich colours, and deep contrast. Unlike cheaper alternatives, these canvases resist fading with a 100-year colour guarantee, so your artwork stays vibrant for decades.
Framed with European kiln-dried knotless pine, the canvas frames are built for strength and durability. A curved profile design minimises contact with the canvas face, preventing unwanted impression marks or surface cracking. Finger-jointed corners provide natural tension, helping to resist warping over time. For larger sizes, discreet wooden wedges are included, ensuring the canvas stays taut and allowing for easy re-stretching in future years if needed.
Each piece is hand-finished by experienced framers, ensuring perfectly smooth, tight folds on every corner. The 38mm deep frame adds a gallery-style presence to your space, while the three edge finish options - black, white, or image wrap - allow you to tailor the look to suit your style.
With effortless elegance and unmatched craftsmanship, these canvases are ready to hang, built to last, and designed to impress. Transform your space with art that stays as stunning as the day you bought it.
| Available Sizes | 12" x 8", 12" x 12", 16" x 16", 18" x 12", 24" x 16" |
| Substrate | Finely textured 400gsm artist-grade 100% cotton canvas. |
| Frame | 38mm finger-jointed European kiln-dried knotless pine. Corner wedges are also included with the larger sized prints. |
| Printing Method | Giclée printing using archival pigment-based inks and specialist inkjet printers. |
| Care Instructions | Handle with Clean, Dry Hands - Oils and dirt from your fingers can mark the surface. Always hold by the frame edges when handling. Avoid Direct Sunlight - Even with high-quality Giclée printing, prolonged exposure to UV rays may cause fading over time. Avoid areas with high humidity, such as bathrooms or kitchens, to prevent warping, discolouration or mould growth. Dust Gently - Use a soft, dry microfibre cloth or a feather duster to remove dust. Avoid wet or abrasive cleaning products. Do Not Press or Scrub - The surface of the canvas is delicate. Never use water, cleaning sprays, or scrubbing motions, as this may damage the print. Store Flat if Not in Use - If storing, keep the canvas in a dry, cool place, laid flat and covered with acid-free tissue to protect it from dust and scratches. |
| Eco Credentials | Printed with water-based inks. Materials sustainably sourced. Vegan-firendly - contains no animal products. Hand-made on demand to prevent wastage. |
Saint Nicholas Fortress greek fortifications canvas wall art prints are printed to order and usually shipped within 2-5 business days. Please allow a further 2-3 days from the despatch date to receive your item (not including weekends or bank holidays).
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