{"product_id":"medieval-royal-council-matte-canvas-wall-art-witan-in-session","title":"The Witan in Session — Anglo-Saxon Royal Council Unframed Canvas Print | Heritage Gift","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Witan in Session — Anglo-Saxon Royal Council Unframed Matte Canvas Print\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore the Norman Conquest reshaped England, power was deliberated — not imposed. The Witan, the great council of Anglo-Saxon England, gathered the kingdom's most powerful men to advise the king, settle disputes, and shape the nation's fate. This matte canvas captures that hushed authority: warm painterly browns, candlelit highlights, and figures bent in quiet strategy across the great hall floor. Hung above a mantel or in a study, it anchors a room with the weight of real history — a reminder that England had a governance of its own long before 1066.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnframed matte canvas — 18″ × 12″ horizontal format, 1.25″ gallery depth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatte, non-reflective cotton-poly canvas for glare-free viewing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStretched on FSC-sourced radiata pine — sustainably responsible construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrinted with UL-certified Greenguard Gold latex inks for vivid, archival-quality colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft rubber dots on back corners for wall protection and stability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHanging hardware included — arrives ready to display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduction tolerance ±1\/8″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSize guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e18″ × 12″ (Horizontal)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-top: 1px solid #ededed;\"\u003eWidth, in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-top: 1px solid #ededed;\"\u003e18.00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-top: 1px solid #ededed;\"\u003eHeight, in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-top: 1px solid #ededed;\"\u003e12.00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-top: 1px solid #ededed;\"\u003eDepth, in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-top: 1px solid #ededed;\"\u003e1.25\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare instructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDust gently with a clean, dry or lightly damp cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use abrasive cleaners or solvents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep out of direct prolonged sunlight to preserve print longevity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the Witan?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Witan — short for Witenagemot, meaning \"meeting of wise men\" — was the royal council of Anglo-Saxon England. It advised the king on matters of law, taxation, war, and succession. It was the Witan that confirmed Harold Godwinson as king in January 1066, setting the stage for the events that followed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this suitable as a gift?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — a considered gift for history enthusiasts, Anglo-Saxon heritage collectors, interior decorators with a love of the medieval period, or anyone who appreciates museum-quality wall art rooted in real history. It arrives ready to hang. Browse more heritage wall art in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/theshieldwall.store\/collections\/canvas-prints\" title=\"Canvas Prints | The Shield Wall\"\u003eCanvas Prints collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it come framed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis listing is for the unframed stretched canvas only. The canvas is gallery-wrapped with a 1.25″ depth and arrives with hanging hardware, so it can be displayed immediately without a frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is it made?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePrinted to order using Greenguard Gold certified latex inks on an FSC-sourced pine stretcher. Fulfilled via local print partners for efficient UK and EU delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it ready to hang?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — hanging hardware is included. Simply find your spot, fix the hook, and the canvas is ready to display straight out of the packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEU representative\u003c\/strong\u003e: HONSON VENTURES LIMITED, gpsr@honsonventures.com, 3, Gnaftis House flat 102, Limassol, Mesa Geitonia, 4003, CY\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct information\u003c\/strong\u003e: Generic brand, 2 year warranty in EU and Northern Ireland as per Directive 1999\/44\/EC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of origin\u003c\/strong\u003e: Made in the USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarnings \/ Hazard\u003c\/strong\u003e: For adults only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e: Dust gently with a clean, dry or lightly damp cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners or solvents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShop The Shield — Join The Fyrd — Claim Your Heritage!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Printify","offers":[{"title":"18″ x 12″ (Horizontal) \/ 1.25\"","offer_id":60879524200782,"sku":"62692223052918659678","price":66.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0927\/0532\/5390\/files\/6670334959464202966_2048.jpg?v=1789934242","url":"https:\/\/theshieldwall.store\/products\/medieval-royal-council-matte-canvas-wall-art-witan-in-session","provider":"The Shield Wall","version":"1.0","type":"link"}