Antique Framed Print : Italian navigator. Vespucci and his crew beset by native Indians as they arrive on the coast of what is now Guiana during their voyage of 1499-1500. Line engraving, 19th century, after Theodor de Bry (1528-1598)
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Italian navigator. Vespucci and his crew beset by native Indians as they arrive on the coast of what is now Guiana during their voyage of 1499-1500. Line engraving, 19th century, after Theodor de Bry (1528-1598)
AMERIGO VESPUCCI (1454-1512).
Italian navigator. Vespucci and his crew beset by native Indians as they arrive on the coast of what is now Guiana during their voyage of 1499-1500. Line engraving, 19th century, after Theodor de Bry (1528-1598)
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Media ID 10505156
1499 1500 Age Of Discovery American Indian Amerigo Debry Navigator New World Rowboat Theodore Vespucci
14"x12" (36x31cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, the 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: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 21.8cm (9.6" x 8.6")
Estimated Product Size is 36.3cm x 31.2cm (14.3" x 12.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This 19th-century line engraving, after Theodor de Bry, depicts the dramatic encounter between Italian navigator Amerigo Vespucci and his crew with native Indians upon their arrival on the coast of present-day Guiana during their voyage of 1499-1500. The image transports us back to the Age of Discovery, a time when brave explorers ventured into uncharted territories in search of new worlds. In this scene, we witness Vespucci and his men beset by indigenous people as they navigate through unfamiliar waters. The artist skillfully captures the tension and chaos that ensues as both parties confront each other for the first time. With rowboats filled with determined Europeans armed with oars, and natives brandishing spears and arrows from land, it is a clash of cultures at its most raw. The engraving not only showcases Vespucci's expedition but also highlights the resilience and bravery required to embark on such perilous journeys during this Renaissance era. It serves as a reminder of how exploration shaped our understanding of the world we live in today. As an artistic representation rooted in historical events, this print offers viewers a glimpse into one aspect of Amerigo Vespucci's significant contributions to navigation and discovery. It stands as a testament to human curiosity, courage, and encounters that forever altered history's course.
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