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Christopher Columbus exploring the West Indies
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Christopher Columbus exploring the West Indies
Portrait of Christopher Columbus 1, Columbuss first landing on San Salvador (Bahamas) 2, and Columbus dining with a Taino chieftain or Cacique on Hispaniola 3. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Rev. Isaac Taylors Scenes in America, for the Amusement and Instruction of Little Tarry-at-Home Travelers, John Harris, London, 1821
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This hand-colored copperplate engraving, taken from Reverend Isaac Taylor's Scenes in America, published in London in 1821, presents a vivid portrayal of Christopher Columbus's exploration of the West Indies. The first image showcases Columbus himself, with a determined expression and a quill pen in hand, poised to record his discoveries on a piece of parchment. In the second scene, Columbus is depicted making his first landing on San Salvador in the Bahamas, with his men disembarking from their ship and raising the Spanish flag. The third image captures a pivotal moment in Columbus's interactions with the native people of Hispaniola. Here, Columbus is seen dining with a Taino chieftain or Cacique, Guacanagar X, surrounded by his people and a cannon as a sign of Spanish power. The natives appear both curious and alarmed, some holding weapons, while Columbus and Guacanagar exchange words through an interpreter. The intricate details of the costumes, the expressions on the faces of the characters, and the lush vegetation in the background make this engraving a captivating window into the history of exploration and the encounter between European and Native American cultures.
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