1492 Collection (#13)

Lorgues / Land from Pinta
Columbus sights land from the prow of the Pinta

Columbus at Guanahani
Columbus lands at Guanahani (Bahamas), also known as Watling Island or San Salvador

Lorgues / Leaves for Palos
Columbus leaves La Rabida for Palos, accompanied by the Prior

Lorgues / Mendez / Haiti
Diego Mendez discovers Haiti

Lorgues / Venice Senate
Columbus offers his plans to the senate of Venice

Lorgues / Father Marchena
Columbus discusses his plans with Father Marchena

Lorgues / Plan is Accepted
Columbus is told that his plan has been accepted

Lorgues / 4 Voyages Map
A map showing the four voyages taken by Columbus

Lorgues / Agrees Terms F&i
Columbus agrees terms with King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella

Lorgues / Reassures Crew
Columbus reassures his crews doubts

Lorgues / Takes Sacrament
Columbus takes the sacrament before sailing

De Lorgues / Waterspout
Columbus exorcises a waterspout whilst on board his ship during a storm

SANTA MARIA (CARRUTHER
Columbuss caravel, formerly the Marigalante

Pope Innocens VIII
POPE INNOCENS VIII (Giovanni Battista Cibo)

Pope Alex VI & Friends
POPE ALEXANDER VI (Roderigo Borgia) To celebrate his daughter Lucrezias marriage, he invites 50 courtesans to dine &c at the Vatican

Martin Aspilcueta
MARTIN ASPILCUETA Spanish divine

Columbus lands on Watling Island (San Salvador)
Columbus lands on Watling Island (now San Salvador), in the Bahamas

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"1492: A Journey of Discovery and Conquest" In the quaint town of Lorgues, a small community nestled in the heart of France, an unlikely tale began to unfold. As Elizabeth Woodville meticulously studied her Caribbean map, she couldn't help but wonder about the uncharted territories that lay beyond its edges. Meanwhile, across the seas, Christopher Columbus, an Italian navigator and explorer with a burning ambition for adventure, set sail on his historic voyage. His determination to find new trade routes led him to embark on a journey that would forever change the course of history. Back in Italy, Lorenzo de' Medici - known as Lorenzo the Magnificent - ruled over Florence during this pivotal year. With his patronage of arts and sciences flourishing under his reign, he unknowingly supported Columbus's expedition by providing financial aid. The globe was incomplete; it lacked any knowledge or depiction of the New World that awaited discovery. Little did they know that Columbus's engraved portrait would soon become synonymous with exploration and bravery. As Columbus left shore behind him, setting off into unknown waters aboard his ship Santa Maria alongside Pinzon of Pinta from Lorgues and Marchena Works crew members from Spain. The anticipation filled their hearts as they ventured further away from familiar lands. Upon their return to Europe after months at sea battling storms and uncertainty Pope Alexander VI rewarded Columbus for his remarkable achievement. The legend surrounding this momentous event grew like wildfire throughout kingdoms far and wide. Yet amidst all these triumphs emerged tales such as "The Moor's Last Sigh, " which spoke volumes about loss and longing for what once was. It reminded us all that every story has multiple perspectives worth exploring. In 1492, boundaries were shattered both physically and metaphorically as explorers dared to dream beyond what seemed possible. This year marked not only a turning point in history but also served as a reminder that human curiosity knows no bounds.