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The chief courier who carries a trumpet shell (woodcut)
XJF425630 The chief courier who carries a trumpet shell (woodcut) by Poma de Ayala, Felipe Huaman (1526-1613); Private Collection; (add.info.: from The New Chronicle and Good Government, El Nueva Coronica y Buen Gobierno ; chapter on couriers of greater or lesser rank ; ); Peruvian, out of copyright
Media ID 12805303
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A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Bring history to life with our stunning Media Storehouse Poster Prints featuring "The chief courier who carries a trumpet shell" by Felipe Huaman Poma de Ayala. This exquisite woodcut image, sourced from Bridgeman Art and available through Fine Art Finder (XJF425630), showcases the vibrant details and rich history of this remarkable work. Perfect for adorning your walls, our high-quality poster prints provide an affordable way to enjoy the beauty and intrigue of this masterpiece from the past. Add a touch of art and culture to any room with this captivating piece from the Private Collection, originally titled "The New Chronicle and Good Government.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
The Chief Courier - A Symbol of Power and Communication in the Inca Empire
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This woodcut print, titled "The Chief Courier who carries a Trumpet Shell" takes us back to the vibrant era of the Inca civilization. Created by Felipe Huaman Poma de Ayala, this artwork is part of his renowned masterpiece, "The New Chronicle and Good Government". In this particular chapter dedicated to couriers, we witness an extraordinary depiction of a chief courier adorned in traditional Inca attire. The focal point lies on his hands delicately holding a trumpet shell—a significant symbol of communication within the empire. As one gazes at this print, it becomes evident that every detail has been meticulously crafted. From the intricate patterns on his garments to the feathers adorning his headdress, each element showcases the rich cultural heritage of South America's indigenous people. Through this artwork, Poma de Ayala not only captures the beauty and complexity of Inca costume but also highlights their advanced system for transmitting messages across vast territories. The chief courier was entrusted with carrying important news from one corner of the empire to another using these conch shells as trumpets—a testament to their ingenuity and organizational skills. This remarkable woodcut invites us to explore and appreciate both artistic mastery and historical significance. It serves as a window into an ancient world where power was conveyed through visual symbols like costumes while communication relied upon ingenious methods such as trumpet shells—an invaluable glimpse into South America's past civilizations.
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