Poster Print : An Inca asks a Spaniard what he eats, he replies Gold (woodcut)

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An Inca asks a Spaniard what he eats, he replies Gold (woodcut)

XJF425617 An Inca asks a Spaniard what he eats, he replies Gold (woodcut) by Poma de Ayala, Felipe Huaman (1526-1613); Private Collection; (add.info.: from The First New Chronicle and Good Government, El Primer Nueva Coronica y Buen Gobierno ; Gvaina Capac Inga, Candia, Espanol; ); Peruvian, out of copyright

Media ID 12805265

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Colony Conquest Conquistador Incas Peru Colonizing

A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print

Step back in time with our captivating poster print from the Media Storehouse collection. Featuring the intriguing artwork "An Inca asks a Spaniard what he eats, he replies Gold" by Felipe Huaman Poma de Ayala. This exquisite woodcut, sourced from Bridgeman Art and available through Fine Art Finder, offers a glimpse into the fascinating encounter between Incan and Spanish cultures. Add this stunning piece to your home or office to ignite conversations and inspire curiosity about history. Order your Media Storehouse poster print today.

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 Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.9cm x 59.4cm (16.1" x 23.4")

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.

EDITORS COMMENTS
In this woodcut print titled "An Inca asks a Spaniard what he eats, he replies Gold". Felipe Huaman Poma de Ayala takes us back to the era of conquest and colonialism in South America. The image depicts a significant encounter between an Inca and a Spaniard, highlighting the stark cultural differences that existed during this tumultuous period. The artwork portrays an Inca man curiously questioning the Spaniard about his diet. To the astonishment of the native Peruvian, the conquistador responds with a cheeky remark: "Gold". This clever exchange serves as a powerful metaphor for how greed and exploitation drove Spanish colonization in search of wealth. Poma de Ayala's woodcut technique adds depth and texture to this historical scene, capturing intricate details of both characters' costumes and expressions. The artist's work is part of his larger masterpiece known as "The First New Chronicle and Good Government" which aimed to document indigenous life before it was forever altered by European influence. This thought-provoking print invites viewers to reflect on the consequences of colonialism while shedding light on the clash between two worlds. It serves as a reminder that history is not always written from one perspective but can be interpreted through various lenses, allowing us to explore complex narratives such as those found within Peru's rich past.

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