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Vasco Nunez de Balboa claims the Pacific Ocean for Spain, 1513 (engraving)
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Vasco Nunez de Balboa claims the Pacific Ocean for Spain, 1513 (engraving)
3647380 Vasco Nunez de Balboa claims the Pacific Ocean for Spain, 1513 (engraving) by Vogel, Hermann (1856-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vasco Nunez de Balboa claims the Pacific Ocean for Spain, 1513. Illustration for Weltgeschichte Fur Das Volk by Otto von Corvin and Wilhelm Held (Verlag und Druck von Otto Spamer, 1880). Digitally cleaned image.); © Look and Learn
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This engraving, titled "Vasco Nunez de Balboa claims the Pacific Ocean for Spain, 1513" takes us back to a significant moment in history. The image depicts the Spanish explorer Vasco Nunez de Balboa standing triumphantly on a hilltop overlooking the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean. With his hand raised high and soldiers by his side, he proudly plants Spain's flag into the ground, symbolizing their claim over this new discovery. The scene captures the spirit of exploration and conquest that defined the 16th century. Balboa's daring expedition through uncharted territories led him to become one of the first Europeans to lay eyes on this immense body of water. His achievement not only expanded Spain's influence but also opened up new possibilities for trade routes and colonization in what would later be known as America. The artist Hermann Vogel skillfully brings this historical event to life with intricate details and dramatic lighting. The engraving showcases both Balboa's determination and awe-inspiring surroundings, emphasizing the magnitude of his accomplishment. This print serves as a reminder of how explorers like Vasco Nunez de Balboa shaped our world through their courage and curiosity. It invites us to reflect on our own journeys of discovery while appreciating the rich tapestry of human history that continues to unfold before us.
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