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Discovery of America, 12th of May, 1492 (engraving)
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Discovery of America, 12th of May, 1492 (engraving)
668416 Discovery of America, 12th of May, 1492 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Discovery of America, 12th of May, 1492.-Columbus erects the Cross and baptizes the Isle of Guanahani, now Cat Island, one of the Bahamas, by the Christian Name of St. Salvador.-From a Stamp engraved on Copper by Th. de Bry, in the Collection of " Grands Voyages, " in folio, 1590. Illustration for Manners, Customs, and Dress during the Middle Ages by Paul Lacroix (Bickers, c 1890). Digitally cleaned image.); © Look and Learn
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1492 1590 Ages Aging Bahamas Christopher Columbus Columbus Copper Customs Discovery Of America Engraved Folio Manners Middle Stamp Cat Island
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Discovery of America, 12th of May, 1492 (engraving) captures a pivotal moment in history when Christopher Columbus arrived on the shores of Cat Island, now known as Guanahani in the Bahamas. This stunning print from the 19th century French School depicts Columbus erecting a cross and baptizing the island with the Christian name of St. Salvador. The engraving is based on a stamp created by Th. de Bry for his renowned collection "Grands Voyages" in 1590. It beautifully illustrates Paul Lacroix's book "Manners, Customs, and Dress during the Middle Ages" published around 1890. In this digitally cleaned image, we witness Columbus' significant role in bridging two worlds together – Europe and America. The scene exudes an air of exploration and discovery that defined this era of Renaissance voyages. The engraving showcases intricate details such as medieval dress styles worn by both Europeans and indigenous people encountered by Columbus. It offers us a glimpse into their customs and manners during this transformative period. This artwork serves as a reminder of our collective past and how one man's voyage forever changed the course of history. As we admire this piece from Bridgeman Images' private collection, let us reflect upon the courage it took to venture into uncharted territories and celebrate humanity's insatiable thirst for knowledge.
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