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COLUMBUS: SAN SALVADOR, 1492. American depiction of the landing of Columbus at San Salvador
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COLUMBUS: SAN SALVADOR, 1492. American depiction of the landing of Columbus at San Salvador
COLUMBUS: SAN SALVADOR, 1492. American depiction of the landing of Columbus at San Salvador (Guanahani) in the Bahamas, 12 October 1492. Lithograph, 1893
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1492 1893 Age Of Discovery Atlantic Ocean Bahamas Beach Caravel Caribbean Sea Christopher Columbus Discover Event Exploration Explorer Flag Guanahani Landing Latin America Navigator New World Nina October Pinta San Salvador Santa Maria Seashore Spanish Voyage
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COLUMBUS - SAN SALVADOR, 1492 - A Glimpse into the Age of Discovery
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. This lithograph takes us back to a momentous event in history - Christopher Columbus' landing at San Salvador (Guanahani) in the Bahamas on October 12,1492. The artist's American depiction beautifully captures the spirit of exploration and discovery that defined this era. In this scene, we witness Columbus and his crew stepping onto the sandy shores of San Salvador. The three ships that carried them across the vast Atlantic Ocean – Santa Maria, Pinta, and Nina – are anchored nearby. With their sails billowing in the wind, these caravels symbolize both adventure and hope for new horizons. The composition showcases a harmonious blend of natural beauty and human endeavor. The crystal-clear Caribbean Sea gently kisses the seashore as palm trees sway in rhythm with Columbus' arrival. The Italian navigator himself stands tall amidst his men, proudly planting a flag to mark their conquest. This lithograph not only commemorates an important historical event but also reflects upon its significance for Latin America and Renaissance Europe. It serves as a reminder of how one man's determination can reshape our understanding of geography forever. As we gaze upon this print from 1893 today, it transports us back to an age when uncharted territories beckoned explorers like Columbus to embark on daring voyages that would change the course of history.
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