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Premium Framed Print : Jesuit missionaries arrived by boat to the Guarani Indians in Paraguay in 1553. Engraving from 1845 in "The dramatic and picturesque history of the Jesuites from the foundation of the order to the present day"
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Jesuit missionaries arrived by boat to the Guarani Indians in Paraguay in 1553. Engraving from 1845 in "The dramatic and picturesque history of the Jesuites from the foundation of the order to the present day"
XEE4136632 Jesuit missionaries arrived by boat to the Guarani Indians in Paraguay in 1553. Engraving from 1845 in " The dramatic and picturesque history of the Jesuites from the foundation of the order to the present day" by Adolphe Boucher, drawing by Theophile Fragonard (1806 - 1876). Private collection. by Fragonard, Theophile Evariste (1806-76); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jesuit missionaries arrived by boat to the Guarani Indians in Paraguay in 1553. Engraving from 1845 in " The dramatic and picturesque history of the Jesuites from the foundation of the order to the present day" by Adolphe Boucher, drawing by Theophile Fragonard (1806 - 1876). Private collection.); Stefano Bianchetti
Media ID 25171890
© Stefano Bianchetti / Bridgeman Images
Evangelization Latinamerica Missionary Paraguay Paraguayan Praguayan Southamerica America Continent Americhe Latine America
14"x18" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x12" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 20.3cm x 30.4cm (8" x 12")
Estimated Product Size is 35.6cm x 45.8cm (14" x 18")
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.
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This engraving from 1845 depicts the arrival of Jesuit missionaries to the Guarani Indians in Paraguay in 1553. The image, found in "The dramatic and picturesque history of the Jesuites from the foundation of the order to the present day" by Adolphe Boucher, showcases a significant moment in religious and cultural history. In this scene, we see a boat carrying these devoted missionaries as they approach the shores inhabited by the Guarani people. The artist, Theophile Fragonard, skillfully captures both the anticipation and curiosity on their faces. This encounter represents an important chapter in evangelization efforts during South America's colonial period. The Jesuits were known for their commitment to spreading Christianity across different continents, and here they embark on a mission to bring their faith to indigenous communities. Their presence symbolizes not only religious zeal but also an attempt at civilization through education and social development. This engraving serves as a window into a transformative era when European influences began shaping native populations' lives. It highlights both cultural exchange and potential conflicts that arose during this time. Preserved within a private collection today, this artwork by Stefano Bianchetti offers us insight into historical events that continue to shape our understanding of Latin American history. It reminds us of how religion played an influential role in connecting diverse cultures while also raising questions about power dynamics between colonizers and indigenous peoples.
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