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The ransom King Atahualpa (c. 1502-33) offered to Francisco Pizarro, 1533 (engraving)
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The ransom King Atahualpa (c. 1502-33) offered to Francisco Pizarro, 1533 (engraving)
XIR279776 The ransom King Atahualpa (c.1502-33) offered to Francisco Pizarro, 1533 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Bry, Theodore de (1528-98); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: La rancon offerte par Atabalipa a Pizarro (1475-1541); last Inca king of Peru; offered to fill a room with treasures of gold and silver as ransom of his release; Spanish conquistador; conqueror; colonist; explorer; Cajamarca; ); Flemish, out of copyright
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Bringing Colonisation Conquest Crocodile Ewer Ewers Incas Latin American Lobster Peruvian Peruvians Plate Plates Tortoise Treasure Vases Vessels Vulture
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The Ransom of King Atahualpa - A Glimpse into the Conquest of Peru
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. This print captures a pivotal moment in history, depicting the engraving "The ransom King Atahualpa offered to Francisco Pizarro" by Theodore de Bry. The image transports us back to 1533, when the last Inca king of Peru, Atahualpa, found himself at the mercy of Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro. In this scene, we witness a room filled with treasures beyond imagination. Atahualpa desperately offers an astonishing amount of gold and silver as his ransom for release from captivity. The room overflows with gleaming vessels adorned with intricate designs - ewers, plates, vases - each one representing the wealth and power of the Inca empire. Amongst these precious objects lie unexpected elements that showcase both cultural diversity and exoticism; a tortoise calmly rests beside a lobster while a crocodile lurks nearby. Above them all perches a majestic vulture, its presence adding an eerie touch to this extraordinary display. This engraving not only symbolizes the tragic downfall of an ancient civilization but also highlights the immense greed and ambition that fueled European colonization during this era. It serves as a reminder of how different worlds collided in conquests that forever shaped Latin America's history. As we gaze upon this remarkable artwork captured through time by Theodore de Bry's skilled hand, we are transported to Cajamarca where two
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