Vespucci, Amerigo (1454-1512). Italian navigator, explorer a
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Vespucci, Amerigo (1454-1512). Italian navigator, explorer a
Vespucci, Amerigo (1454-1512). Italian navigator, explorer and cartographer. Colored engraving. Cover of the German translation of the letter of Amerigo Vespucci to Lorenzo Pietro Pierfrancesco de Medici. From: Spamers illustrierte Weltgeschichte or Spamers illustrated world history, Leipzig 1894, Vol V
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Amerigo Armor Baton Cartographer Explorer Florentine Navigator Shield Vespucci Voyage 15th Americus
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This engraving showcases the renowned Italian navigator, explorer, and cartographer, Amerigo Vespucci (1454-1512). Born in Florence, Italy, Vespucci is best known for his role in the European discovery and exploration of the New World. His name is synonymous with the Americas, as many believe that the continent was named in his honor. Vespucci is depicted here in elegant armor, holding a baton adorned with a crown, symbolizing his status as an explorer and discoverer. The shield on his left arm bears the Florentine coat of arms, highlighting his Italian heritage. In his right hand, he holds a sword, a common accessory for navigators and explorers of the time. This engraving is the cover of a German translation of one of Vespucci's letters, likely addressed to Lorenzo Pietro Pierfrancesco de Medici. The image is taken from "Spamers illustrierte Weltgeschichte," or Spamers illustrated world history, published in Leipzig, Germany, in 1894. The meticulous detail and vibrant colors of the engraving serve to bring the history of this intrepid explorer to life, transporting us back to the late 15th and early 16th centuries.
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