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The Last Moments of Christopher Columbus (1450-1506) 1870 (oil on canvas)
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The Last Moments of Christopher Columbus (1450-1506) 1870 (oil on canvas)
XIR53795 The Last Moments of Christopher Columbus (1450-1506) 1870 (oil on canvas) by Jacquand, Claude (1804-78); 124x164 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts Andre Malraux, Le Havre, France; (add.info.: ordering his son to place the chains he wore when arrested in the coffin with him; ); French, out of copyright
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Christophe Colomb Manacles Spanish Explorer Dying
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The Last Moments of Christopher Columbus (1450-1506) captures the poignant scene of a dying man's last wishes. Painted in 1870 by Claude Jacquand, this oil on canvas print depicts the Spanish explorer, Christopher Columbus, nearing the end of his life. The painting measures 124x164 cm and is housed at the Musee des Beaux-Arts Andre Malraux in Le Havre, France. In this emotional portrayal, Columbus is seen ordering his son to place the very chains he wore when arrested into his coffin. This symbolic act represents both his acceptance of mortality and a desire to be remembered for both triumphs and hardships endured during his explorations. The artist skillfully conveys Columbus' frailty through delicate brushstrokes that capture every wrinkle and furrow on his face. The somber palette adds to the overall melancholic atmosphere surrounding him. This artwork serves as a reminder of Columbus' significant role in history as an intrepid explorer who forever changed our understanding of the world. It also highlights the vulnerability and humanity behind even those figures we consider larger than life. As we gaze upon this powerful image, we are invited to reflect on our own mortality and contemplate what legacy we hope to leave behind.
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