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Amerigo Vespucci (1454-1512) landing in America, engraved by Theodor Galle (1571-1633)
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Amerigo Vespucci (1454-1512) landing in America, engraved by Theodor Galle (1571-1633)
XIR239763 Amerigo Vespucci (1454-1512) landing in America, engraved by Theodor Galle (1571-1633) (engraving) by Straet, Jan van der (Giovanni Stradano) (1523-1605) (after); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: friend and companion of Christopher Columbus; his name given to American continent; claimed to have been first to reach mainland America; ); Netherlandish, out of copyright
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This print captures the historic moment of Amerigo Vespucci's landing in America, beautifully engraved by Theodor Galle. In this artwork, created by Jan van der Straet (Giovanni Stradano), we witness the arrival of the renowned Italian navigator and explorer on the shores of a new continent. Amerigo Vespucci, a close friend and companion of Christopher Columbus, is depicted standing tall amidst his crew on a majestic galleon. With his trusty sextant in hand, he gazes out towards the unknown horizon with determination and curiosity. As he sets foot on this uncharted land, Vespucci claims to be the first to reach mainland America. The scene is filled with symbolism and rich details that transport us back to that era. A Christian banner flutters proudly atop one of the ship's masts while a cross stands firmly planted in the ground as a testament to their faith. Native inhabitants observe this foreign arrival from afar, their presence marked by columns of smoke rising from distant fires. Intriguingly, amidst all these elements lie hints at both nature's beauty and its primitive realities. A nude female figure rests peacefully in a hammock nearby while exotic animals like tapirs roam freely alongside horses brought from Europe. This remarkable engraving not only commemorates Amerigo Vespucci's significant role in history but also serves as an exploration into early encounters between different cultures – an evocative reminder of our shared human journey across time and continents
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