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Postcard : CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS (1541-1506). Italian navigator. Columbus returning to Cadiz
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CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS (1541-1506). Italian navigator. Columbus returning to Cadiz
CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS
(1541-1506). Italian navigator. Columbus returning to Cadiz, Spain, in chains, after his arrest on Hispaniola in 1500. Engraving by Stephen Alonzo Schoff after a drawing by Emanuel Leutze, c1845
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Media ID 13644451
1500 1845 Age Of Discovery Alonzo Arrest Capture Chain Christopher Columbus Emanuel Hispaniola Leutze Navigator Prisoner Shackle Ship Spanish Stephen Imprisonment
Postcards (8 pack of A6)
Set of 8, A6 Postcards, featuring the same image on all cards in a set. Printed on 350gsm premium white satin card, the back of the postcard includes space to write messages and an area for the address and stamp. Size of each postcard is 15cm x 10.6cm.
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Estimated Product Size is 15cm x 10.6cm (5.9" x 4.2")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a pivotal moment in the life of Christopher Columbus, the renowned Italian navigator. In this engraving by Stephen Alonzo Schoff after a drawing by Emanuel Leutze, we witness Columbus's return to Cadiz, Spain, in chains following his arrest on Hispaniola in 1500. The image transports us back to the early days of exploration and discovery during the Renaissance period. The visual composition portrays Columbus as a man marked by adversity and imprisonment. His clothing reflects the fashion of mid-16th century Europe while his shackles symbolize his capture and confinement. Standing on an exterior deck of a ship, he gazes pensively into the distance, perhaps contemplating his future or reflecting upon past triumphs. This engraving not only offers historical insight but also evokes emotions surrounding themes such as resilience and human ambition. It serves as a reminder that even great explorers like Columbus faced hardships along their journeys. Granger Art on Demand presents this remarkable piece from their collection with utmost reverence for its significance in depicting one chapter of Christopher Columbus's life story. As viewers engage with this artwork, they are invited to reflect upon both the achievements and complexities associated with one of history's most influential figures.
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