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The Venetian navigator Marco Polo (1254-1324) in front of the great Qubilai (Kubilai Khan), first emperor of the Mongolian Yuan dynasty (1215-1294) around 1275 (Italian merchant traveller Marco Polo at the court of Kublai (Khubilai) Khan
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The Venetian navigator Marco Polo (1254-1324) in front of the great Qubilai (Kubilai Khan), first emperor of the Mongolian Yuan dynasty (1215-1294) around 1275 (Italian merchant traveller Marco Polo at the court of Kublai (Khubilai) Khan
ELD4861403 The Venetian navigator Marco Polo (1254-1324) in front of the great Qubilai (Kubilai Khan), first emperor of the Mongolian Yuan dynasty (1215-1294) around 1275 (Italian merchant traveller Marco Polo at the court of Kublai (Khubilai) Khan, 1275 ca) Illustration of Tancredi Scarpelli in " in "History of Giudicpelli", 1936 Private collection by Scarpelli, Tancredi (1866-1937); (add.info.: The Venetian navigator Marco Polo (1254-1324) in front of the great Qubilai (Kubilai Khan), first emperor of the Mongolian Yuan dynasty (1215-1294) around 1275 (Italian merchant traveller Marco Polo at the court of Kublai (Khubilai) Khan, 1275 ca) Illustration of Tancredi Scarpelli in " in "History of Giudicpelli", 1936 Private collection); Photo © The Holbarn Archive
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This print captures the historic encounter between Marco Polo, the renowned Venetian navigator, and Kubilai Khan, the first emperor of the Mongolian Yuan dynasty. Taken around 1275, this illustration by Tancredi Scarpelli in "History of Giudicpelli" transports us back to a time when East met West in an extraordinary cultural exchange. In this mesmerizing scene, Marco Polo stands confidently before Kubilai Khan's grand presence. The Italian merchant traveler is dressed in traditional attire that reflects his European origins while paying homage to the opulence of the Mongolian court. His face exudes curiosity and admiration as he engages with one of history's most powerful rulers. Kubilai Khan sits on an ornate throne adorned with intricate carvings and surrounded by symbols of authority. His regal demeanor commands respect as he listens intently to Marco Polo's tales from distant lands. This meeting symbolizes not only a meeting of two individuals but also a convergence of civilizations and ideas. The composition beautifully captures their interaction against a backdrop that hints at both Eastern and Western influences. It serves as a testament to human curiosity, exploration, and diplomacy across borders during an era marked by great discoveries. Preserved within private collections for decades, this rare photograph now allows us to witness firsthand this pivotal moment in history—a moment when cultures collided and knowledge flowed freely between continents.
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