Columbus arrives in the Americas, 1492 C016 / 4494
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Columbus arrives in the Americas, 1492 C016 / 4494
Columbus arrives in the Americas. 19th-century artwork of the Italian explorer Christopher Columbus (1451-1506, kneeling) taking possession of the new country he had discovered on 12 October 1492. He claimed the land in the Americas in the name of his patrons Isabella I of Castile and her husband Ferdinand II of Aragon (the union of their crowns is depicted on the banner), greatly expanding the Spanish Empire. Columbus had three ships and 120 men, spending five weeks at sea. He named the island San Salvador, thought to be what is now Watling Island. This artwork was published in Boston, USA, in 1893, by the Prang Educational Company
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1400s 1492 15th Century 1893 Age Of Discovery Age Of Exploration Americas Arrival Arriving Banner Boat Caribbean Christopher Columbus Chromolithograph Claim Discovery Exploration Explorer Ferdinand Ii Of Aragon Flag Land Landing New World North American Patron Patronage Sailor Ship Spanish Travel Union Arrive Claiming Isabella I Of Castile King Ferdinand Nina Patrons Pinta Queen Isabella San Salvador Santa Clara Santa Maria Spanish Empire Stake Staking
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This 19th-century artwork depicts the historic moment of Christopher Columbus' arrival in the Americas in 1492. Kneeling on the shore, the Italian explorer claims this new land for his patrons, Isabella I of Castile and Ferdinand II of Aragon, as depicted by their unified crowns on a banner fluttering above him. With three ships and a crew of 120 men, Columbus spent five arduous weeks at sea before reaching what is now believed to be Watling Island, which he named San Salvador. The illustration showcases the determination and audacity of this renowned explorer during the Age of Discovery. The artist beautifully captures Columbus's triumphant stance as he plants his flag on this uncharted territory, significantly expanding the Spanish Empire's reach across these vast lands. Published in Boston in 1893 by Prang Educational Company, this chromolithograph transports us back to an era when exploration was both perilous and awe-inspiring. It serves as a testament to human curiosity and ambition that drove sailors like Columbus to venture into unknown waters. As we gaze upon this historical masterpiece, we are reminded not only of Columbus's significant contribution but also of the complex legacy associated with European colonization in North America. This image invites contemplation about our shared history while acknowledging its impact on indigenous peoples and shaping modern society.
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